A Special Olympics Podcast
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We are delighted to interview writer and disability activist Melissa Blake, who became a social media sensation in 2019 after an article she wrote resulted in trolling on her personal
Continue readingEpisode 15: Melissa Blake on her book “Beautiful People”
We are very excited to speak with Jorge R. Gutierrez (@mexopolis on Twitter and Insta) and Sandra Equiha (@holascrayolas on Insta). They are amazing partners creating art and animations like
Continue readingEpisode 14: Jorge R. Gutierrez and Sandra Equiha
Today we’re talking with Kevin Gillese, a film writer and producer at Dad’s Garage. Kevin builds inclusion through storytelling and self advocacy for his characters in film, starting with recognition
Continue readingEpisode 13: Kevin Gillese on ‘How to Ruin the Holidays’
Nyasha Derera served with Special Olympics as a Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger from 2019 to 2023. He is a short and long distance runner who most recently completed the
Continue readingEpisode 12: Nyasha Derera is a Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger
Ben Mattlin is a journalist and the author of “Disability Pride”, a book that explores what’s taken place in the US since the signing of The Americans with Disabilities Act,
Continue readingEpisode 11: Ben Mattlin on ‘Disability Pride’
DadnNat welcome Joshua “Swagman” Felder and talk with him about his role as a Global Ambassador for Best Buddies. We walk through 15 years of his life, starting with Best
Continue readingEpisode 10: Joshua Felder is an Inclusion Champion
DadnNat talk with Scott Weaver, the CEO and President of Special Olympics Utah. Scott joined Special Olympics Utah in December of 2020, and has an extensive background working as an
Continue readingEpisode 9: CEO Scott Weaver of Special Olympics Utah
Life has a tendency to move things along, and we’re experiencing some life change that reflected in the podcast. KatnNat is still here, but has to pause for a while.
Mel and Rich of SIRSY hosted a live fundraising event for Best Buddies, and we are so grateful for the support that SIRSY and the SIRSY family and friends have
September 9 update: after 2 months, Special Olympics Utah announced that Jeannie Gamble is no longer with the organization. SOUT subsequently retained Scott Weaver as its CEO effective December 1,