The pandemic was a formidable opponent, but it couldn’t dim the spirit of our athletes and community. We emerged stronger and more determined than ever, to rebuild better. Collectively, we are writing a new chapter of possibility and moving towards a more inclusive world! #SpecialOlympics #ChooseToInclude #LeaveNoOneBehind #Inclusion #IntellectualDisability #UnbeatableTogether #Change #InclusionRevolution #Empowerment
Special Olympics Asia Pacific
Non-profit Organizations
Singapore, Singapore 1,086 followers
We create inclusive societies through the power of sports across the Asia Pacific region.
About us
Special Olympics is a global inclusion movement using sport, health, education and leadership programs every day around the world to end discrimination against and empower people with intellectual disabilities. Founded in 1968, the Special Olympics movement has grown to more than 6 million athletes and Unified Sports partners in more than 190 countries. In the Asia Pacific region, Special Olympics has touched the lives of more than 1.9 million athletes across 35 countries. With the support of more than 1 million coaches and volunteers, Special Olympics, as a global movement, delivers 32 Olympic-type sports and over 100,000 games and competitions throughout the year.
- Website
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https://www.specialolympics.org/regions/asia-pacific
External link for Special Olympics Asia Pacific
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Singapore, Singapore
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1968
Locations
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Primary
354 Tanglin Road, Tanglin International Centre
#01-11/12
Singapore, Singapore 247672, SG
Employees at Special Olympics Asia Pacific
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Raju Venkataraman
Executive Coach | Career Sherpa | Corporate Leadership Trainer | Board Member | Thought Leader | Former CFO and Head of Strategy, Walt Disney SEA |…
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Marianne Samosir
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John M S Nagarajan
Senior Manager of Sports at Special Olympics Asia Pacific Region
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Preethy Janarthanan
Competition Management | Event Operations | Gender Equity
Updates
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In his byline with TechNode.com Global, Dipak Natali, Regional President and Managing Director of Special Olympics Asia Pacific contends, "I strongly urge technology companies and developers to listen to marginalized voices, to more accurately reflect the needs and perspectives of the community with intellectual disabilities. After all, a failure to listen will mean sidelining about as many as 200 million people globally from important, ground-breaking technology, which would be detrimental." His commentary leverages the freshly released study from the Special Olympics Global Center for Inclusion in Education that looks at the attitudes towards AI from the perspective of educators and parents of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and its potential to build inclusive classrooms and close educational gaps. Read his full commentary below. #SpecialOlympics #ChooseToInclude #InclusionRevolution
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Join a dynamic community of young changemakers in Asia Pacific, united in creating a more inclusive and sustainable world. Learn from inspiring projects led by youth, including those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, that showcase best practices for social impact. By participating, you can actively contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals like reducing inequality and increasing quality education through advocacy, innovation, and collaboration. Empower yourself to drive positive change and build a better future for all. To read more about the best practices for social impact, click the link below. https://lnkd.in/gthAMxEV #ChooseToInclude #SpecialOlympics #UNSDG #SustainabiltyDevelopmentGoals #InternationalYouthDay United Nations UNDP
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Don't be confined by limits – Andrew Robbins’ experience reminds us we can achieve our dreams when we put our minds to it. As the first Special Olympics athlete to win Special Olympics Australia their first gold medal in Bocce at the 2007 World Games, Andrew's dream to be at the World Games together with his wife was a long time in the making. This was realized last summer when him and his wife Vicki played alongside and supported each other during the Berlin World Games. Like him, we hope that you too, can dream big, press on, and inspire others along the way! #Dreamchasers #SpecialOlympics #ChooseToInclude #Bocce #LeaveNoOneBehind #Inclusion #InclusionRevolution #Empowerment
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Inspired, excited and ready to create positive change, as we collaborate to progress Unified Schools in Asia Pacific! #SpecialOlympics #ChooseToInclude #LeaveNoOneBehind #Inclusion #InclusionRevolution #Empowerment
Chief of Global Youth & Education @ Special Olympics | Global Education Policy | Disability Advocacy | C-Suite Leadership
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to meet with my colleagues from Special Olympics Bharat and Special Olympics Pakistan (SOP). As two of our leading programs in the Special Olympics Asia Pacific region, these amazing Programs are driving inclusion in schools as hubs of excellence for our Special Olympics Global Center for Inclusion in Education. Supported by the generousity of HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Global Center is Special Olympics’ platform for driving greater inclusion in schools around the globe. Many thanks to Dipak Natali and his team for hosting such an incredible event in beautiful Singapore. Salyne El Samarany Ahmad Al Gergawi Tasniem Murad Mary Davis Timothy Shriver Tala Al-Ramahi
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In an interview with MNATION, Humaira Kazim, who represents the Asia Pacific region on the Special Olympics Global Youth Leadership Council and is a Special Olympics Pakistan (SOP) athlete said: “I think being determined and resilient is our biggest strength… It also makes me a good advocate for others who are special… I met a boy who had Intellectual Disabilities (ID) who was bullied in my neighborhood. Some of the neighbors were laughing at him. I asked them, ‘Why are you bullying him? Don’t you know that you are hurting him and that he has feelings?’ They stopped after that. Today, I stand up not just for myself, but for others who are bullied.” Read on for more of Humaira’s amazing journey and growth here. https://lnkd.in/eAYHae9a
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Embracing the spirit of global inclusion! We are thrilled to celebrate Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 – the pinnacle of inclusivity in sports. The future is here, and the time for inclusion is now. Let's unite, make a difference, and spread the joy of diversity. Join us in celebrating #Turin2025 from March 8-🙌16! #SpecialOlympics #ChooseToInclude #InclusionMatters #InclusionRevolution
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Special Olympics is thrilled to showcase the Unified Football 7-a-side event in India, held in partnership with H&M Move India. This event brought together Special Olympics Bharat athletes and H&M Move India employees to emphasize the importance of physical activity for youth of all abilities. Both teams shared perspectives on inclusion, opportunities for engagement, and the need for inclusive development through sports and physical activity for all. This collaboration in the Asia Pacific region supports the Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion, a multilateral platform funded by a grant from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) and is dedicated to expanding inclusive programs for individuals with and without intellectual disabilities in schools, sports clubs, and community centers worldwide. In addition to the event, H&M Move is supporting SO Bharat across the next two years to create Unified Schools that focus on promoting social inclusion through shared sports and competition experiences, bolster engagement with students both with and without intellectual disabilities and facilitate government collaboration. Special Olympics Europe Eurasia #SpecialOlympics #HMmove #SpecialOlympicsBharat #ChoosetoInclude #GlobalCoalitionforInclusion #SNF
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Here are just a few champions of inclusion, each with a unique story and experience, working towards a better world. Whether on or off the field, these athletes remind us during this Global Week of Inclusion that when we come together and celebrate our individual uniqueness, we can create a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive! #SpecialOlympics #GlobalWeekofInclusion #ChooseToInclude #LeaveNoOneBehind #Inclusion #IntellectualDisability #InclusionRevolution #Empowerment
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We loved seeing some of the world's best soccer players represent the #InclusionRevolution by wearing our Special Olympics #ChooseToInclude captain armbands! 🎉⚽ By working together, we can bring about positive change 💪💪💪 #ChooseToInclude #LeaveNoOneBehind #UnbeatableTogether
The #inclusionrevolution took center stage tonight at CONMEBOL Copa America 2024! Lionel Messi, captain of Argentina, and Alphonso Davies, captain of Canada, proudly wore #ChooseToInclude captain armbands, sending a powerful message of unity and acceptance. Together, let's champion inclusivity and celebrate our diversity. #SpecialOlympics