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Here's Renee's interview with Robert "Beau" Doherty, President of Special Olympics Connecticut.
He shares exciting news about Summer Games and the latest updates on SOCT events!
Listen here:
About Special Olympics Connecticut (SOCT)
Special Olympics Connecticut provides year-round sports training and competitions for over 12,000 athletes (individuals with intellectual disabilities) and Unified Sports® partners (individuals without intellectual disabilities who are the athletes’ teammates).
In addition to its traditional sports programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities, the Special Olympics Unified Sports® program brings athletes with and without intellectual disabilities together to play sports, gain physical fitness and develop friendships. Special Olympics Unified Sports® is offered in communities across the state, for individuals of all ages.
Special Olympics Unified Sports® is also offered in 95% of public high schools across the state, through Special Olympics Connecticut’s partnership with the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC), as well as middle and elementary schools. The program provides students at every level opportunities to play sports and helps to create a more positive and inclusive school climate.
Connecticut athletes also have opportunities to compete globally - at Special Olympics’ USA and World Games.
Special Olympics is sports and so much more. It is a movement that transforms lives by inspiring inclusion, understanding and respect for people of all abilities, both on the playing field and in communities across the state and around the world.
Special Olympics also promotes a healthy lifestyle by offering free health screenings at events, and providing participants with the education and resources to improve their sports performance and enhance their overall health and fitness.
There are opportunities for everyone to be part of Special Olympics Connecticut and enjoy a meaningful and rewarding experience - as an athlete, Unified Sports® partner, coach, volunteer, supporter or fan.
Special Olympics – in Connecticut and around the world - is about revealing the champion in all of us.