Special Olympics�Northern California�Building Inclusive Communities Together
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Meet the Team
Stefanie Bruggeman
Senior Vice President
Zach Whitaker-Voelz
Regional Sports Director
Evan Milburn
Athlete Leader
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ABOUT SO NORCAL
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Who We Are
In Special Olympics, an “athlete” is a program participant with an intellectual disability.
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Our Reach
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What We Do
Special Olympics Northern California is dedicated to promoting inclusion and empowering children and adults with intellectual disabilities—both on and off the field.
Sports
Health & Wellness
Schools
Athlete Leadership
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Our Impact
INDIVIDUALS SERVED
39,000+ INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECUAL DISABILITIES
220,000+ STUDENTS PARTICIPATE
SCHOOL PROGRAMS
9,400+ COACHES
COACHES
11 SPORTS OFFERED ANNUALLY
380+ COMPETITIONS
COMPETITIONS
1,300+ HEALTH SCREENINGS
4,700+ HEALTH ACTIVITIES
HEALTHY ATHLETES
100+ ATHLETE LEADERS
LEADERSHIP
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Challenges We’re Overcoming Together
CHANGES IN SCHOOL CLIMATE
CHANGES IN INCLUSION
CHANGES IN HEALTH CARE PERCEPTION
CHANGES IN CONFIDENCE
94% of school respondents indicated that the Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools program reduces bullying, teasing, and use of offensive language in the school.
63.5% of people surveyed noted that Special Olympics affected them to behave more inclusively (increase exposure to diverse individuals, experiences, and world views).
72.7% of healthcare professionals who volunteered at a Special Olympics health event said that they would seek out more patients with intellectual disabilities.
83% of athletes surveyed noted that Special Olympics had a positive impact on their lives. 73% of athletes noted that services improved their social and emotional well-being.
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SERVING YOUTH OF ALL ABILITIES WITH OPPORTUNITIES IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES
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Partnership Goal
PILOT KEY AREAS TO ESTABLISH A FOUNDATION OF OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL ABILITIES
Pilot Leagues
Antioch
Castroville
Citrus Heights
Manteca
Marina
Modesto
Sacramento
Salinas
San Francisco
Seaside
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Unified vs Special Olympics Division
UNIFIED
People with and without disabilities coming together to play, learn, and ultimately win in their community
SPECIAL OLYMPICS DIVISION
A division serving athletes with intellectual disabilities or athletes that feel more comfortable in that division
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Q&A
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