https://www.jointherevolution.org/50-game-changers/ken-melvin 2019-12-18T10:49:31-05:00 https://dotorg.brightspotcdn.com/c5/52/2643e3154d64a17ad8be456da196/ken-melvin-thumbnail-2.JPG Ken Melvin Before Ken Melvin found Special Olympics, he was on a path that led to nowhere. Through Special Olympics, he emerged as a leader and mentor for people with and without intellectual disabilities. With his new found confidence, he set out to achieve a lifelong dream—serving in the military. After taking the test to get into the National Guard seven times, he finally passed and was deployed to Afghanistan in 2009. Follow Ken as helps create a more inclusive world through sport and service! https://www.youtube.com/embed/kD3JGLb7DDs?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Ken Melvin Ken Melvin Intellectual Disability and the Military 50 Game Changers https://www.jointherevolution.org/50-game-changers/rajah 2021-06-16T15:17:11-04:00 https://dotorg.brightspotcdn.com/f2/9e/82ca784a475fb0a2fc0e12278888/rajah-thumbnail.JPG Rajah Diouri Sy Rajah is the volunteer National Director of Special Olympics Senegal who grew the Program from 6 athletes to over 3,000. Through Rajah’s leadership, Special Olympics Senegal staff and athletes have emerged as leaders of sport, health, and employment best practices. Her partnerships with local business owners, government officials, and healthcare professionals have opened up opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities to help create a more inclusive world. Follow Rajah as she changes the game for inclusion in Senegal! https://www.youtube.com/embed/QfHU3E-KAhk?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Women's History Month 50 Game Changers https://www.jointherevolution.org/50-game-changers/inclusive-workplace 2025-01-28T12:03:05-05:00 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/876LtTV2zMY/hqdefault.jpg Inclusive Workplace Through the Best Buddies Jobs program, Peter Mullin is changing the game for inclusion at his job with the Washington Wizards. https://www.youtube.com/embed/876LtTV2zMY?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 50 Game Changers https://www.jointherevolution.org/50-game-changers/puerto-rico 2018-11-29T11:27:59-05:00 https://dotorg.brightspotcdn.com/87/07/28daa4ce4cd792673b21406ab216/800x450-game-changers-puerto-rico-thumbnail.JPG Game Changers: Puerto Rico In times of tragedy, Special Olympics Programs persevere and provide support for people with and without intellectual disabilities by unifying the community through the power of sport. In September 2017, Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico and left many without homes, electricity, or the means to survive. SO Puerto staff, athletes, and families of Special Olympics Puerto Rico came together to support one another as the island slowly recovered from the damage. Follow Special Olympics Puerto Rico as they unite their community with their unshakeable spirit and the joy of sport! https://www.youtube.com/embed/UZuvJJht6VA?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 50 Game Changers