Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome (KTS). (25 April 2022). National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: Health Information. https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/klippel-trenaunay-syndrome-kts#:~:text=Publications-,Definition,blood%20vessels.

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The intersection between sports and disabilities and related policies that help establish more inclusive environments for athletes with disabilities.  

References for Sports and Disabilities 

History: Out of the Shadows: Events Leading to the Founding of Special Olympics. (2022). Special Olympics. https://www.specialolympics.org/about/history/out-of-the-shadows-events-leading-to-the-founding-of-special-olympics 

History of Special Olympics

Siperstein, Gary N., Coreen M. Harada, Robin C. Parker, Michael L. Hardman & Jayne McGuire. “A Comprehensive National Study of Special Olympics Programs in the United States.” University of Utah. https://dotorg.brightspotcdn.com/3e/f3/b4424027433184f7fb3a6cfa6749/a-comprehensive-national-study-of-special-olympics-programs-in-the-united-states.pdf

National Study of Special Olympics in the U.S.

Elise Lantz & Anne Marcellini (2018) Sports games for people with intellectual disabilities. Institutional analysis of an unusual international configuration, Sport in Society, 21:4, 635-648, DOI: 10.1080/17430437.2016.1273612

Sports and Intellectual Disabilities

About the International Paralympic Committee. International Paralympic Committee. https://www.paralympic.org/ipc/who-we-are 

Paralympics

Trisome Games. https://trisomegames2016.org/ 

Trisome Games

Special Olympics. 29 March 2022. Washington, D.C. https://www.specialolympics.org/about/press-releases/special-olympics-announces-three-year-bank-of-america-grant-to-advance-inclusion-efforts-across-underserved-communities 

Bank of America Grant Reference

Unified Champion Schools. Special Olympics. https://resources.specialolympics.org/community-building/youth-and-school/unified-champion-schools#:~:text=Special%20Olympics%20Unified%20Champion%20Schools,utilizing%20three%20interconnected%20components%3A%20Special

Unified Champion Schools Initiative Reference

Phillips, Carolyn. The Global Athlete Congress - Leaders for Inclusion. Special Olympics. https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/news/the-global-athlete-congress-leaders-for-inclusion 

Global Athlete Congress Reference

 Corporate Partners: Why Partner with Special Olympics. Special Olympics. https://www.specialolympics.org/get-involved/partners-of-the-movement/corporate-partners 

Special Olympics Partners Reference

KTS Reference

PGA Tour, Inc. v. Martin, No. 00-24 (532 U.S. Sup. Ct. 2001). https://scholar.google.com/scholar_case?case=10351658463927082423&q=disabilities+and+sports,+funding&hl=en&as_sdt=6,33 

Casey Martin Case Reference 

Coca-Cola and Fans Around the Globe Cheer On Special Olympics Athletes at World Games in Los Angeles. 20 July 2015. The Coca-Cola Company. https://www.coca-colacompany.com/press-releases/coca-cola-and-fans-cheer-on-special-olympics-athletes-at-world-games#:~:text=Since%201968%20%E2%80%93%20Special%20Olympics'%20inception,equipment%2C%20donations%20and%20marketing%20support. 

Coca-Cola & Special Olympics Partnerships Reference

Coca-Cola and Special Olympics Present: #ReachUp. Coca-Cola.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DT_szHzseFk 

#ReachUp Reference

Coca-Cola Extends Partnership with Special Olympics Through 2023. Special Olympics. https://www.specialolympics.org/about/press-releases/coca-cola-extends-partnership-with-special-olympics-through-2023 

Future of Coca-Cola Sponsorship

About ESPN Citizenship. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/espn/citizenship/ 

ESPN Citizenship

Partners of the Movement: ESPN. Special Olympics. https://www.specialolympics.org/get-involved/partners-of-the-movement/corporate-partners/espn 

ESPN Movement Reference

Committed to Inclusion: LCIF-Special Olympics. Lions Club International Foundation. https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/resources-for-members/resource-center/special-olympics-partnership#:~:text=A%20Steadfast%20Partnership,Special%20Smiles%20and%20inclusive%20sports. 

LCIF Reference

Special Olympics International. Gallagher.  https://www.ajg.com/us/about-us/partnerships/special-olympics-international/#:~:text=Gallagher%20is%20the%20official%20sponsor,local%20programs%20across%20the%20globe. 

Gallagher SpO Reference

Toyota and Special Olympics Expand Partnership to Europe. Special Olympics. https://www.specialolympics.org/about/press-releases/toyota-and-special-olympics-expand-partnership-to-europe 

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