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Major organizations partner to close employment gaps for people with disabilities
Read full article: Major organizations partner to close employment gaps for people with disabilitiesMany Texans with disabilities are able to access job trainings, but access to the actual jobs is a challenge. A new partnership between the Texas Association of Business and Special Olympics Texas aims to close that gap.
Special Olympics drops vaccine rule after $27M fine threat
Read full article: Special Olympics drops vaccine rule after $27M fine threatThe Special Olympics has dropped a coronavirus vaccine mandate for its games in Orlando after Florida moved to fine the organization $27.5 million for violating a state law against such requirements.
Going for the Gold: Nearly 2,000 athletes competing in Special Olympics Summer Games in San Antonio
Read full article: Going for the Gold: Nearly 2,000 athletes competing in Special Olympics Summer Games in San AntonioAthletes from all over the state are in San Antonio this weekend for the return of the Special Olympics Texas Summer Games.
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2021 Special Olympics Summer Games at Morgan’s Wonderland canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic
Read full article: 2021 Special Olympics Summer Games at Morgan’s Wonderland canceled due to COVID-19 pandemicFor the second consecutive year, the Special Olympics Summer Games in San Antonio have been postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, officials announced Tuesday.
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Special Olympics Texas annual Summer Games in need of volunteers for event happening in September
Read full article: Special Olympics Texas annual Summer Games in need of volunteers for event happening in SeptemberSpecial Olympics Texas’ (SOTX) annual Summer Games will once again be held in San Antonio.
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Special Olympics postpones 2021 Summer Games at Morgan’s Wonderland due to COVID-19 pandemic
Read full article: Special Olympics postpones 2021 Summer Games at Morgan’s Wonderland due to COVID-19 pandemicSAN ANTONIO – The 2021 Special Olympics Summer Games scheduled at Morgan’s Wonderland for April 29 through May 2 have been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, officials with Special Olympics Texas announced Tuesday. The decision was made to “ensure the safety and health of all attendees,” Special Olympics Texas CEO Tim Martin said. “Naturally, we’re disappointed that the lingering coronavirus outbreak has altered plans for the 2021 Summer Games,” said Ron Morander, CEO of the Morgan’s Wonderland Inclusion Foundation. A decision on a later date will be determined and updates on the Summer Games will be available at https://www.sotx.org/summergames. In the meantime, after being closed for approximately a year because of COVID-19, Morgan’s Wonderland plans to reopen to guests on March 5.
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One Good Thing: Special Olympian spreads message of love
Read full article: One Good Thing: Special Olympian spreads message of love(Gary Schottle via AP)Gary Schottle arrived in time to see the other kids in line hitting and jumping on his young son. Special Olympics changed everything. Special Olympics has since branched out to more than 170 countries, empowering more than 5 million athletes who had often been cast aside. In 20 years of Special Olympics competition, Tank's confidence has soared, his leadership spreading across playing fields, the Houston area and beyond. Once one of the bullied, he has become a living embodiment of the Special Olympics message.