Several members of the U.S. Congress, including Rep. Steny Hoyer, Rep. Blaine, Rep. Mike Quigley, Sen. Jack Reed, Sen. Maggie Hassan, and Sen. Joe Manchin, met with Special Olympics athletes and coaches to discuss the organization's impact and the importance of inclusion in sports and education. The athletes expressed their support for federal programs like Unified Champion Schools and Healthy Athletes, which promote inclusion through sports. The meetings were part of the Special Olympics' #SOHillDay, where athletes and unified partners discussed empowerment and inclusion on and off the field.
This week, I had the honor of meeting with members of the West Virginia Special Olympics Delegation. It is truly inspiring to see the impact the Special Olympics makes on so many lives. Iโm proud of #WVโs Special Olympic athletes and wish them a safe & fun season! ๐ https://t.co/1TFiAFwQBb
Great to meet with members of @SONewHampshire today and hear directly from students who participate in the Special Olympics about the enormous impact it has had on their lives. #SOHillDay https://t.co/SagRI8t3Wb
Sports is about teamwork, leadership & doing your best. Great to meet with @SORhodeIsland athletes & unified partners today to discuss how @SpecialOlympics empowers people & fosters inclusion on & off the field. #SOHillDay https://t.co/Dle0615lS7
No meeting would be complete without a little office hockey ๐ Today, I met with @SpecialOlympics athletes to hear their stories. They shared their support for federal programs like the Unified Champion Schools & Healthy Athletes, which uses sport as a foundation for inclusion. https://t.co/Y6PgUaZyEC
Some meetings make my day! Seeing @SOMissouri on #SOHillDay and hearing their incredible stories was an absolute pleasure. #InclusionRevolution @SpecialOlympics https://t.co/2AZviZZl4n
Honored to meet with @SpOlympicsMD coaches and athletes to discuss ending discrimination in sport, health, and education. Iโm proud to always promote equality of opportunity and to focus on what people can do rather than what they can't. https://t.co/ttnmPu5Qkj