| Case Study: How the University at Albany Built a Unified Campus |
September 13th, 2021 |
More and more colleges across the state are working with Special Olympics New York to bring their campuses into the Inclusion Revolution. The University at Albany has an excellent blueprint. |
| Champion of Inclusion: Amsterdam High School Earns Highest Special Olympics Recognition Ahead of 2021-22 School Year |
September 9th, 2021 |
Special Olympics New York and the Greater Amsterdam School District today announced that Amsterdam High School has achieved National Banner status. |
| Riding for Inclusion: One Special Olympics New York Athlete’s Experience at Dream Ride 2021 |
September 4th, 2021 |
Unless you own a fancy car, it’s not every day you get to ride in one. However, Special Olympics New York athlete Will Smith got that opportunity at last month’s Dream Ride in Farmington, Connecticut. |
| New York State Industries for the Disabled Launches “Don’t Hesitate. Vaccinate!” Video Campaign |
August 23rd, 2021 |
NYSID has launched a campaign aimed at encouraging people with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other developmental disabilities—along with the workers and caregivers who support them—to get vaccinated against COVID-19. |
| Special Olympics New York Announces Largest Individual Gift Ever from Western New York |
August 16th, 2021 |
J. Michael & Alice Smith have given Special Olympics New York its largest individual gift ever from the Western New York or Genesee Regions. |
| Special Olympics New York Gymnasts & Coach Headed to USA Games as a Result of SEFCU Fundraising Campaign |
August 16th, 2021 |
SEFCU President & CEO Michael Castellana and Special Olympics New York President & CEO Stacey Hengsterman joined forces Monday to make dreams come true for three local gymnasts and their coach. |
| Special Olympics New York Invites You to Join the SONA Move Challenge |
August 16th, 2021 |
Registration for the SONA Move Challenge has officially opened! Learn more in this article. |
| Special Olympics NY State Fall Games Returning to Glens Falls After 6-Year Hiatus |
August 2nd, 2021 |
Special Olympics New York today announced the return of State Fall Games, which will be hosted by the Glens Falls community Oct. 22 and 23 at sporting venues throughout the area. |
| Busting the Top 4 Myths About Special Olympics New York |
July 30th, 2021 |
Mythbusters might not be on the air anymore, but we’re still happy to carry on the legacy. To close out Disability Pride Month, let’s bust some myths about Special Olympics New York. |
| SEFCU Announces Donation to Special Olympics New York for Every Medal Won By USA Olympic Team in Tokyo |
July 23rd, 2021 |
Olympics fans in the Capital Region just got another reason to root for Team USA. Every medal earned will help support Special Olympics New York athletes and coaches who are preparing for national competition in 2022.
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| Special Olympics New York to Honor Three “Game Changers” for Athletes with Intellectual Disabilities |
July 15th, 2021 |
Three New Yorkers who have gone above and beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic to support people with intellectual disabilities will be honored by Special Olympics New York at a gala celebration this Friday evening in Saratoga. |
| Special Olympics New York President & CEO Stacey Hengsterman Featured by A&E Network for Disability Pride Month |
July 12th, 2021 |
Special Olympics NY President & CEO Stacey Hengsterman will be featured by A&E Network throughout the month of July |
| Justin & Caraline’s Story |
June 18th, 2021 |
Justin and Caraline met through Special Olympics New York Coach Brian Tenety’s Unified basketball team in high school. Today, they carry on his legacy of inclusion as teammates and friends—on and off the court. |
| “The Greatest Honor in My Officiating Career” |
June 17th, 2021 |
Ellen Pikula is officiating softball at USA Games 2022! Learn more about what this amazing opportunity means to her in this article. |
| Infographic: How We Select Athletes for USA Games 2022 |
June 16th, 2021 |
Many athletes and fans wonder how USA Games selection worked for Team New York 2022. In this infographic, we'll take you through our process. |
| Special Olympics New York & Crossroads Center for Children Celebrate 100 Young Athletes, Age 12 & Under |
June 9th, 2021 |
Special Olympics New York and Crossroads Center for Children officials hosted a year-end celebration of its Young Athletes Program. |
| Special Olympics New York Celebrates the Return of Unified Basketball |
June 1st, 2021 |
Special Olympics New York and the NYSPHSAA are proud to celebrate an ongoing 2021 Unified Basketball season. |
| NYC and Long Island Region Athletes Surprised with News of USA Games Selection |
May 27th, 2021 |
Special Olympics New York surprised five New York City and Long Island Region athletes Wednesday and Thursday with the news that they’ve been selected to compete in the 2022 USA Games. |
| Capital District Region Special Olympics New York Athletes Surprised with News of USA Games Selection |
May 25th, 2021 |
Special Olympics New York surprised four local athletes Tuesday with the news that they’ve been selected to compete in the 2022 USA Games, which will be held at Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL. |
| Senator John W. Mannion Surprises Special Olympics Athlete Kayla McKeon with News of USA Games Selection |
May 17th, 2021 |
Senator Mannion today notified Kayla McKeon that she’s earned a spot competing in bocce at the Special Olympics USA Games 2022. |
| Honoring the Guardians of the Flame for National Police Week |
May 14th, 2021 |
For National Police Week 2021, we’re celebrating the Law Enforcement Torch Run and everything it means to our athletes. Learn more in this article! |
| Rest in Peace, Charlie “Bones” Jones |
April 30th, 2021 |
On April 22, 2021, the Special Olympics New York family lost Charlie Jones to pancreatic cancer. |
| Guest Blog: “I would not be the person I am today without Unified Basketball.” |
April 22nd, 2021 |
Horseheads Unified student-athlete Tyler Blitz describes why Unified Sports have been so important to him. |
| Registration Open to Play Flag Football at Highmark Stadium, Home of the Buffalo Bills |
April 20th, 2021 |
Special Olympics New York has opened registration for the 2021 Sun Bowl, a flag football tournament for the public. |
| Special Olympics New York Announces Start of Summer Sports Season |
March 30th, 2021 |
Special Olympics New York today announced the start of its 2021 Summer Sports Season. |