https://www.jointherevolution.org/50-game-changers/ricardo-thornton 2020-01-31T08:28:55-05:00 https://dotorg.brightspotcdn.com/a5/3b/196c976e4a508cc8553654aa1a37/800x550-ricardo-thronton-thumbnail.JPG Ricardo Thornton Ricardo Thornton survived the notorious Forest Haven institution (outside of Washington, DC), a place he describes as a prison for people with intellectual disabilities. The residents were routinely hosed down, drugged and dressed only in diapers or sheets. Through the courage and skills that Ricardo developed through being a Special Olympics athlete, he helped shut down Forest Haven and went on to prove that people with intellectual disabilities can live lives full of love and leadership. https://www.youtube.com/embed/6fJ_q5ta7Qo?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Black History Month 50 Game Changers https://www.jointherevolution.org/50-game-changers/unified-rivalry-series 2018-10-10T15:52:44-04:00 https://dotorg.brightspotcdn.com/8d/64/c995eede4e8596a9be1b2be6ddb8/unified-rivalry-series-thumbnail.JPG Unified Rivalry Series Special Olympics’ Unified Rivalry Series takes inclusion to the next level! College students across the United States join forces with Special Olympics athletes to take on their rival schools in fierce, respectful competition. The Unified Rivalry Series unites people with and without intellectual disabilities on the playing field and helps foster an inclusive culture on college campuses through sport. In August 2018, college clubs from Notre Dame and University of Michigan joined Special Olympics athletes for a game of flag football. Honorary coaches Desmond Howard and Mike Golic Jr. cheered on their teams in the most inclusive competition in the rivalry’s history. https://www.youtube.com/embed/r9kPbHfGXf8?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 50 Game Changers https://www.jointherevolution.org/50-game-changers/andre-drummond 2025-01-24T15:01:15-05:00 https://dotorg.brightspotcdn.com/1b/d8/4546a72c47b3b3b66e3731350bc9/800x450-andre-drummond-thumbnail.JPG Andre Drummond Before he was an All-Star center for the NBA’s Detroit Pistons, Andre Drummond faced bullying and rejection as a child. Classmates called him “tall and slow” and even insulted him with the R-word. Drummond channeled that pain into success and now feels driven to create a positive impact on those who face discrimination. During his rookie season, Drummond discovered Special Olympics at an NBA Cares event and felt an instant connection with the athletes. Today he is a Special Olympics Global Ambassador who engages with Special Olympics athletes in his home town and abroad. Follow Andre Drummond and Special Olympics Michigan’s Kennedy Panthers as they build a more inclusive world through sport. https://www.youtube.com/embed/e3QpUVh-EW4?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 NBA Black History Month 50 Game Changers https://www.jointherevolution.org/50-game-changers/arpita-mohapatra 2020-03-02T12:08:17-05:00 https://dotorg.brightspotcdn.com/38/0d/0d6ee0fe427b8bba0e0924555416/800x450-arpita-thumbnail.jpg Arpita Mohapatra To combat the deadly floods that ravage Odisha, India every year, Arpita Mohapatra trains children with and without intellectual disabilities in open water swimming, an important and often life-saving skill. But it hasn’t been easy. Find out how Arpita became the driving force behind the Bharati Rath Memorial Academy of Special Human Abilities, a community program that empowers people with disabilities through sport and physical activity! https://www.youtube.com/embed/H9aUFuwBVLA?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Women's History Month 50 Game Changers Bharati Rath Memorial Academy of Special Human Abilities Arpita Mohapatra Odisha Special Olympics Coach Bharat 50 Videos 50 Game Changers https://www.jointherevolution.org/50-game-changers/megaphone 2019-05-06T11:26:28-04:00 https://dotorg.brightspotcdn.com/b3/79/9c0c60a04750b7bb169bd89b6a85/megaphone-thumbnail.JPG Parents with a Megaphone The Inclusion Revolution takes all of us, and sometimes it’s parents who are leading the charge. Actor John C. McGinley, talent agent Gail Williamson, and author Kari Wagner-Peck are all using their unique platforms to fight for equal opportunities for their children and all people with intellectual disabilities.<br/> https://www.youtube.com/embed/RC8Qpv9I8cE?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 50 Game Changers