What is the Mission of the Special Olympics with Dr Jacqueline Jodl

What is The Mission of the Special Olympics and Why is the Special Olympics So Unique?

Elizabeth sits down with Dr Jacqueline Jodl, Chief of Global Youth and Education Special Olympics International, to discuss the history and mission of Special Olympics, and the benefits that women and girls gain from their involvement.

We all have heard of Special Olympics but what is the specific mission? The mission of Special Olympics is to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities through the power of sport. The benefits extend well beyond individuals with intellectual disabilities- challenging long-standing stereotypes and creating inclusive mindsets to foster unity, tolerance and solidarity across the world.

This must watch episode will both expand your understanding of Special Olympics but also touch your heart with the hard work of women like Dr Jacqueline Jodl, Loretta Claiborne, and CEO Mary Davis to promote and grow this wonderful organization- and urgent mission for change.


Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:52 Eunice Kennedy founded Special Olympics
02:28 Current CEO Mary Davis
04:25 Loretta Claiborne
6:25 Role of Women Leadership
8:30 Female Participation in Special Olympics
11:05 Sports as a Levelling Force in Society
13:03 Barriers to Women
14:40 Programs to Encourage Women
16:47 Difference Special Olympics and Paralympics
18:03 Benefits for Women and Girls
19:50 How can We Support Special Olympics
21:04 Closing Remarks
Elizabeth Naumovski is a multi award winning Financial Literacy advocate, speaker, panel moderator and a champion for women’s issues. She has spoken to numerous audiences about female empowerment. She has worked on Bay Street in Toronto Canada for over 20 years.

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Where to find Dr Jacqueline Jodl:
Special Olympics: https://www.specialolympics.org/about/leadership/jacqueline-jodl
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-jodl/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrJodl/

Athletes who became role models:
Loretta Claiborne:
Website: https://www.lorettaclaiborne.com/
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loretta_Claiborne
Special Olympics page: https://www.specialolympics.org/about/leadership/loretta-claiborne
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