Illinois State University has been home to Illinois Special Olympics since 1977.
Going for gold: Ties between Illinois State, Special Olympics remain strong
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Illinois State’s Special Olympics support grows with new video
Illinois State University added to its long history of support for Special Olympics Illinois with a new video that urges viewers to “Experience the Power of Sport.”
SECA: Brave in the attempt
Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt. – motto of Special Olympics Tammy Carlson and her husband Jim had no idea how far Special Olympics would take their daughter, Mackenzie, until she walked onto to a soccer field outside New York City last year. Mackenzie earned a
Video: Students help Special Olympics athletes
Audiology mentor Ryan Mulligan ’11 and a team of student volunteers are helping Special Olympics Illinois athletes as they compete in the Summer Games at Illinois State.
Special Olympics coach has roots in Illinois State’s P.E. teacher program
Kathleen O’Connell, adapted physical education specialist in McLean County Unit 5 schools, is a Special Olympics coach in Project UNIFY. This education-based project uses sports and education programs to activate young people to become positive agents of change by fostering respect, dignity, and advocacy for people with intellectual disabilities.
Alum leads team to Special Olympics Summer Games
Amanda Rickenberg enrolled at Illinois State for its education program, and her decision to become a special education major was an easy one, motivated in part by personal experience.
