Amazing Individuals
Special Olympic Athletes, Athlete Leaders and a husband and wife duo, break down the barriers and stereotypes surrounding Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities. Listen to inspiring stories and learn how proper support can help anyone achieve their dreams.
Episodes
On this episode of Amazing Individuals, we celebrate the journey of Stephen Bragg a Special Olympics athlete from West Virginia, who is set to compete in the 2026 USA Games in Minnesotta in Golf. Stephen shares his experiences in sports, the challenges he faces, and the support he receives from his coaches and teammates. He emphasizes the importance of having fun and doing your best in training, while also reflecting on memorab...
2026 Special Olympics USA Games Athlete Advisory Council officers talk about helping plan the Games and the importance of having them be inclusive for all
Lisa and Kurt talk about Special Olympics with Northwestern Reporter Sara Galla
Lisa talks with Special Olympics Connecticut Athlete and Athlete Leader Robin Batchelder about Special Olympics and advocacy.
Lisa talks about how competing in her regional Special Olympics Spring Games inspires people to excel in Sports and Life
Lisa talks with her mother about what it was like to raise a child with autism.
Kurt and I talk with Debbie Horne, Senior Director of Communications and Marketing for Special Olympics Connecticut, about inclusion and Athlete Leadership.
Kurt and I talk with Monique Matthews who is a Special Olympics Maryland Athlete, Coach, Athlete Leader and also a At Large Member of the Special Olympics United States Athlete Leadership Council .
Kurt and I talk with the CEO of Special Olympics Rhode Island about Special Olympics and Athlete Leadership
Kurt and I talk to the Kelly Sheehey who is the Regional Operation and Program Manager for Special Olympics about working for Special Olympics and inclusion.
We talk with the founder of Wil's Place and Wil about inclusive employment.
Kurt and I talk with the CEO of Special Olympics Illinois about everything Special Olympics including Athlete Leadership
Kurt and I had the honor of being invited to a State Dinner at the White House to celebrate Special Olympics titled: A Christmas For All: Celebration of Unity, America and The Special Olympics
On our show today I talk with Fellow Special Olympics USALC member Bill Seidle,
Kurt and I talk with Special Olympics Maryland Athlete Leadership Coordinator and Athlete Abby Knight as well as Vice President of Athlete Leadership for Special Olympics Maryland Jason Schriml.
Kurt thanks the Evanston Police Department during Law Enforcement Appreciation Week.
We talk to the CEO of Special Olympics Oregon
Special Olympic Athletes and Athlete Leaders co-host and interview sponsors and a Special Olympics Illinois Celebrity Ambassador
Kurt and I talk with our fellow teammate Jill Futransky
Kurt and I go live on Facebook to talk about what respect means and why it is important
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