The giant flag was divided into seven pieces to be transported up to the Christ statue Š ⢠Rio 2016/Alex Ferro. By Rio 2016 Giant mosaic made up of 500 flags designed by local schoolchildren goes on show ahead of official...
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Photo Credit: Freddie B. Photography⢠SpecialNeeds.com was able to attend several of the locations where the games were being held, ranging from USC, Los Angeles Equestrian Center, and Alamitos Beach in Long Beach. I will take you on a brief...
MoreCosta Rica Takes the Win For Womenâs Basketball
Photo Credit: Freddie B. Photography⢠The USC Campus, home of the Trojans basketball teams, is on a break, and itâs a good thing because they have some pretty fierce competition on their courts.
MoreSteven Dodd of the Great Britain Team Continues to Win, Win, Win!
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MoreAwards Ceremony 200-Meter Kayaking Competition LA2015
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MoreTim Shriver Speaks With Moo Sung Kim, South Koreaâs Chairman of the Supreme Council at Special Olympics
Photo Credit: Freddie B. Photography⢠Last but not least, DAY 7 Special Olympics,
MoreCalabasas Hosting Great Britain Athletes for the Special Olympic World Games
Photo Credit: Freddie B. Photography⢠The Special Olympic World Games LA 2015 depend so much on the volunteers who take on dozens of jobs and responsibilities to help make it a success. This week, I was honored to interview Mayor Lucy Martin...
MoreSpecial Needs Adults and their Aging Parents
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MoreLA2015 Is Here! Southern California is Celebrating Special Needs Athletes From Around the Globe
What a grand sightâ to see as a marching band begins the procession of athletes from Mongolia, San Marino, St. Vincent & the Grenadines and Tajikistan, all who are participating in this years Special Olympics World Games LA2015.
MoreLaw Enforcement Final Leg Torch Run
Calabasas and Thousand Oaks , Host Towns, Participate in celebrating the âFlame Of Hope” SpecialNeeds.com supports the Special Olympics World Games Los Angels 2015 by donating articles, video, and photos of athletes, volunteers...
MoreSpecial Olympics is Inspiring Careers for Life!
Ever since I started interviewing the âReal Heroesâ of the Special Olympics, it seems like I run into people involved in the games everywhere I go!
MoreThousand Oaks Host Town Supports Special Olympics World Games LA2015
SpecialNeeds.com has been a proud supporter of the Special Olympics World Games LA2015. In taking on this job I have met some truly amazing people, whom I call real heroes of our modern times. I interviewed two such men today at the City Hall of...
MoreThrough Rejection I learned Acceptance
The Websterâs dictionary definition of the word reject is: 1 to refuse to accept, recognize, believe, etc. 2 To refuse to grant: deny, as a petition. 3 To refuse (a person) recognition, acceptance, etc. 4. To expel; react against physiologically...
MoreWestwood Village Improvement Association Supports Special Olympics
As they are nearing the end of an amazing week of fundraising for the Special Olympic World Games LA 2015, I met with one of the organizers of the campaign, Megan Furey, Marketing and Communications Manager. She told me that not only are they...
MoreLife With Aspergerâs Syndrome by Robin Flutterby Borakove
Hello, Iâm Robin Flutterby Borakove, high functioning adult with special needs, now a correspondent for SpecialNeeds.com, covering the Special Olympics World Games and other amazing events. I invite you to follow my blog and learn about my quest...
MoreBlessing in Disguise by Robin Flutterby Borakove
Seeing the world through my eyes is amazing for several reasons, but itâs also been one of my biggest challenges. For most people, all sound information projects up to a certain part of our brain, the auditory cortex.For me, all information...
More100 Days until we meet our Real Heroes
What a treat for this correspondent to be part of todayâs press conference. April 16th 2015 marks â100 Daysâ until the Special Olympics World Games kicks off this July. As everyone gathered to hear from former Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa...
MoreAnita DeFrantz, President of LA84, Has a âSHEROâ
When Anita was a child she was not given the opportunity to play sports. She grew up with 3 brothers and was the only girl on her block. She substituted sports with music, finding a place in the choir, which gave her the âteamâ experience, but...
MoreSuper Moms and Super Dads: Find Your Fortress of Solitude
As parents, we spend time every day taking care of the people we love. In fact, sometimes it seems we go from dawn to dusk (and beyond) existing to meet the needs of others. Weâre familiar with the concept of Super Mom or Super Dad — the...
MoreSpecialNeeds.com Appoints International âGo-To” Pro
Due to few advances in the Nation’s Report Card, SpecialNeeds.com has announced Bonnie Terry, M. Ed., BCET as their International âGo-To” Pro. SpecialNeeds.com realizes that the nationâs report card needs to improve. After an...
More5 Reasons You Should Consider Banking Your Newborn’s Cord Blood
Medical practitioners and medical research scientists are fully aware of the benefits that can be gained from collecting umbilical cord blood after the birth of your baby. Cord blood can be used for stem cell transplants which will help your body...
MoreOur Special Lives – Down Syndrome
CafĂŠMom introduces the YouTube series Our Special Lives. Each episode features a different family with a special needs child and we’re able to take a look into their lives, their challenges and their joys. Meet Jamie, Scott and their...
MoreSixth Annual âMardi Gras for Autismâ
To support autism charities and special education, Bourbon Street Bar and Grillâs sixth annual FREE family carnival benefit, âMardi Gras for Autismâ will be held outside Bourbon Street Bar & Grill in the adjacent Fullerton Train Depot parking...
MoreOpening Ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games 2015
Team Behind Opening Ceremonies of the Sochi 2014 and London 2012 Olympic Games to Produce the Ceremonies of Special Olympics World Games FiveCurrents named executive producer for the worldâs largest sports and humanitarian event in...
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