News
Keep up with the latest news, updates and developments in each of our regions and across the state.
Media Contact:
Casey Vattimo, cvattimo@nyso.org , @CVattimo
Keep up with the latest news, updates and developments in each of our regions and across the state.
Media Contact:
Casey Vattimo, cvattimo@nyso.org , @CVattimo
Guilderland High School Receives National Banner Recognition from Special Olympics
Guilderland High School was recognized nationally by Special Olympics as a Unified Champion School, which demonstrates a commitment to inclusion by GHS and the Guilderland Central School District.
Special Olympics New York Announces “Athlete of the Month” Series in Partnership with NY ABLE
Special Olympics New York and NY ABLE are pleased to announce the launch of an all-new Athlete of the Month program to highlight the achievements and character of individuals with and without disabilities participating in Special Olympics programs throughout the state.
Delaware North Partners with Special Olympics New York to Grow Unified Sports in Schools
Special Olympics New York President & CEO Stacey Hengsterman and Delaware North Chief Corporate Affairs officer Jack McNeill today announced a 4-year, $100,000 partnership to grow Unified Sports and inclusion in local schools.
Public Schedule: 2023 Special Olympics New York State Fall Games Oct. 19 – Oct. 21
Fall Games is here! See the schedule in this article.
Special Olympics New York Welcomes Care Design NY as Sponsor of Health & Wellness Forums
Special Olympics New York is pleased to announce that their Virtual Health & Wellness Forums will now be sponsored by Care Coordination Organization Care Design NY and Partners Health Plan.
Statement by Special Olympics New York CEO on National Institutes of Health (NIH) Healthcare Designation
"This week, people with disabilities were officially designated as a population with health disparities by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), one of the most influential health agencies in the world. This is a significant milestone that will propel Special Olympics’ critical work in healthcare forward."
8 New York State High Schools Earn Highest Distinction for Unified School in Nation
Eight New York high schools have been named new National Banner Unified Champion Schools, along with three more renewing their status for another four-year term.
Glens Falls to Host 2023 Special Olympics New York State Fall Games October 20-21
Special Olympics New York and the Glens Falls community today announced that the 2023 State Fall Games will be held in and around Glens Falls on Oct. 20 and 21.
How Chick-Fil-A Changes the Game for Special Olympics New York
Chick-fil-A has been ramping up their involvement with our organization and our athletes, and we couldn’t be happier to have their support. In this blog post, we’d like to tell you all about it.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 2023
In honor of #HispanicHeritageMonth, we're proud to spotlight Mildred and Jeremy Delgado from the New York City Region!
New School Year Brings Expansion of Special Olympics Unified Bocce in Western New York
Starting this year in Special Olympics New York’s Western Region, eight new schools will join four returning to offer Unified Bocce to their students.
Bringing Inclusion to Your Workplace
Corporations, take notice: Special Olympics New York is ready to bring inclusion to your workplace in a fun, engaging way that benefits the community you serve!