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Education accessibility can have a tremendous impact on children with intellectual disabilities’ education. How can they have access to quality education? Access to quality education is a fundamental right. However, the truth is that most children worldwide who belong in marginalized sectors have to fight hard to get the education they deserve and need in […]

Throughout the years, Special Olympics celebrity ambassadors have been lending their platforms to champion the powerful impact of sports.  Since it was founded 1968, Special Olympics has been steadfast in its mission to empower people with intellectual disabilities to discover new strengths, skills, and success.  As Special Olympics plays an important role in championing the

Parenting children with an intellectual disability can be quite a challenge if you are not receiving enough support.  Parenthood has its fair share of rewards and challenges. Raising a child with intellectual and developmental disabilities can be much more demanding as everyday activities require more patience and understanding.  When parenting children with intellectual disability, it

In this latest athlete feature, meet brothers Henry and Derek Munarriz, both with autism, as they share their story on finding power in their intellectual disabilities Here’s a question we want you to think about: If we uphold a culture that helps others thrive, how do you think it will reflect on us as a

Both considered ‘invisible disabilities’ that affect cognitive function, mental illnesses and intellectual disabilities are often misinterpreted as synonymous—but how they differ matters greatly Since both can sometimes fall under the umbrella of so-called “invisible disabilities”, it can be quite a challenge to distinguish intellectual disabilities from mental illnesses. Nevertheless, it is crucial to understand how

1 in every 100 Filipinos have autism. While it is a common condition in the country, do we know enough about this developmental disability?  Autism remains to be a sensitive topic in the Philippines. Even though the Commission of Human Rights data in 2019 states that 1 in every 100 Filipinos is diagnosed with autism,

In spite of getting bullied for her intellectual disability, Special Olympics Pilipinas’s resident dancer proves that forgiveness is strength Passion is one of the greatest drives for any person. For others, it can eventually grow to become life’s purpose. For Kamille Tingzon, that passion is dance.  At 26 years old, she is a well-celebrated Special

Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal condition, but it remains to be one of the most misunderstood disabilities to date Among the many kinds of intellectual disability, a person born with Down syndrome is the most uncomplicated to identify because of its apparent physical features.  But beyond this distinctive quality, there is a lot

Dance is one of the best physical activities used to empower persons with intellectual disabilities. Learn more about how it helps Sports have a way of empowering people. Not only will it allow persons with intellectual disabilities to gain physical strength, but it will also help them develop their critical thinking skills and social skills

This year, we are championing change for Filipinos with intellectual disabilities Big changes can happen only when small communities take part in the movement. Special Olympics Pilipinas is one of small communities taking active part in a global movement of people creating a more inclusive world for every single person, with or without a disability.