Special Olympics Overview

Event: Developing Disability-Inclusive Cities

Special Olympics Overview

19 July 2018
Author / Speaker: 
Annemarie Hill, Special Olympics International - Other materials by the author

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More than 200 million people with intellectual disability face ongoing discrimination in healthcare, education, and employment. Special Olympics uses sports as a vehicle for change to achieve its vision of creating smart cities wherein all communities and cities are active and inclusive of individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Geographical Focus: 
Global
Type of Content: 
Learning Event

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