Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast, where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include local sports figures, government officials, small business owner and figures within the Special Olympics movement.
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Episode 13 - Unified Sports: Past, Present and Future
Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include local sports figures, government officials, small business owner and figures within the Special Olympics movement.
Beau Doherty (President & CEO Special Olympics Connecticut), Scott Weaver (Sr. Manager Unified Sports & Sports Education with Special Olympics North America) , Mandy Murphy (ESPN Partnership Director with Special Olympics Inc.) The three panelists discuss the history of Unified Sports within the Special Olympics Movement, Where Unified Sports is today including the ESPN Global Presenting Partnership,and where Special Olympics needs to position itself in a more inclusive world.