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Special Olympics New York @specialolympicsny.bsky.social · Jun 12

We are proud too! ❤️

Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES @e2ccb.org · Jun 5

Our students represented E2CCB at last week's Northern Chautauqua County Special Olympics at SUNY Fredonia! These athletes competed in events such as the 50m dash, softball throw, and long jump. We're so proud! 🎉

#E2CCB #BOCES #OpportunityMakers @specialolympicsny.bsky.social @fredoniau.bsky.social

Stacey Hengsterman on leadership: ‘There’s no mastering of it, so you’re just learning all the time’

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This Is CNY @thisiscny.com · Jun 12

Stacey Hengsterman is president and CEO of @specialolympicsny.bsky.social and she has a goal to more than double participation numbers.

The statewide nonprofit organization creates opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities to compete in sports.

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President & CEO of Special Olympics New York had to learn to be the face of an organization after 18 years working behind the scenes at SUNY.

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Special Olympics New York @specialolympicsny.bsky.social · Jun 4

2026 Special Olympics USA Games 🔥 HYPE REEL 🔥 #TeamNewYork @2026usagames.bsky.social

Special Olympics New York Announces Powerhouse Delegation for 2026 USA Games in Minnesota

Special Olympics New York @specialolympicsny.bsky.social · Jun 3

Just announced! Meet the 82 athletes and partners from #NYS who will go up against the best of the best from all 50 states! 🇺🇸🥇🥈🥉 #TeamNewYork @2026usagames.bsky.social www.specialolympics-ny.org/news/2026-us...

Special Olympics New York today announced its delegation for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games hosted in Minnesota on June 20 – 26, 2026.

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Here's why we 💖 our coaches! #Coaching #SpecialOlympics #MakeADifference

Special Olympics New York @specialolympicsny.bsky.social · May 30

Check out this bucket and celebration! @SpecOlympicsNY Unified 🏀 is the greatest! 🎤💧
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Special Olympics New York @specialolympicsny.bsky.social · May 24

What Stacey said! Ever thought about coaching for #SpecialOlympics? “Just do it!” www.tiktok.com/t/ZTj9UMphf/ Contact us online to get started 🙌🏻

TikTok video by SpecialOlympicsNY

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Special Olympics New York @specialolympicsny.bsky.social · May 7

Yep. She was pretty great. 😊

Countdown to Tipoff: Niskayuna's Unified Sports program expands with inclusion success

Special Olympics New York @specialolympicsny.bsky.social · May 7

Unified games like this are happening every day at high school’s across #NewYork. Students w/ and w/o disabilities competing and celebrating inclusion. 🙌🏻 🏀 #choosetoinclude #befan #unifiedgeneration #jointhemovement www.specialolympics-ny.org/community/sc...

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Special Olympics New York @specialolympicsny.bsky.social · May 1

The Silver Warriors have their eye on 🥇 this season, but there’s a lot of 🔥 competition in Section 2! cbs6albany.com/news/local/n...

Niskayuna High School's Unified Sports program is making waves with its expansion and success in promoting inclusion among students of all abilities.

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Special Olympics New York @specialolympicsny.bsky.social · Apr 27

Today our athletes celebrated the 50th anniversary Spring Games #WestPoint #USMA 🎉We asked Cadet Cameron Lee what the event has meant to him … ❤️🙏

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Special Olympics New York @specialolympicsny.bsky.social · Apr 27

The powerlifting competition at #WestPoint is heating up! 🏋🔥

Special Olympics New York @specialolympicsny.bsky.social · Apr 11

Our Central New York Regional Athlete Leadership graduated recently. Meet the graduates: www.specialolympics-ny.org/news/central...

Special Olympics NY leads bocce team for autistic students

Special Olympics New York @specialolympicsny.bsky.social · Apr 9

WATCH: This is inclusion! NYC students with and without disabilities have become teammates and friends through unified bocce. pix11.com/video/specia...

Bocce provides people with special needs the opportunity to have social contact, develop physically, and gain self-confidence.

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Special Olympics New York @specialolympicsny.bsky.social · Apr 7

A new rookie class announced! Get used to seeing these faces. Our new Statewide Athlete Leadership Council will be upping their advocacy game for the next 2 years. Press Release: pulse.ly/cxfhi3ewpq

Special Olympics New York, Capital Region High Schools Celebrate Unity and Acceptance with “Opening Doors for Inclusion” Campaign

Special Olympics New York @specialolympicsny.bsky.social · Mar 28

“In my four years at this school, I have never seen a student stop to look at a door—until now.”

HS students share important message with their peers in Doors for Inclusion campaign:
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In high schools across the Capital Region, students are making a bold statement about the power of inclusion—one decorated door at a time.

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Special Olympics New York @specialolympicsny.bsky.social · Mar 5

“I can do anything!” - Skier Paige Ditzel ⛷️🥇

Special Olympics Rochester skier is 'going for gold' in the World Winter Games

After 14 years of hard work, Paige Ditzel will be competing against nearly 1,500 athletes from across the world.

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Special Olympics New York @specialolympicsny.bsky.social · Mar 3

🥁🥁🥁 … and the New York athletes competing in the 2025 Special Olympics World Games are … www.specialolympics-ny.org/news/meet-wo... #cheer4usa🇺🇸

Special Olympics NY Sends Delegation of 23 to Italy for World Games

Ready to meet all 23 members of our 2025 Special Olympics World Games delegation? Find out more in this article.

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Special Olympics New York @specialolympicsny.bsky.social · Mar 2

The #specialolympics 🔥 Flame of Hope is igniting ❤️s across Italy on its way to World Games, and our athlete, Jacob, is at the center of the excitement! www.facebook.com/share/v/15pv... #Cheer4USA

Special Olympics New York @specialolympicsny.bsky.social · Feb 26

Thanks so much @golisanoddnursing.bsky.social 😊

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Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing @golisanoddnursing.bsky.social · Feb 25

❄️This weekend, the Golisano Institute and the Wegmans School of Nursing were well-represented at the @specialolympicsny.bsky.social Winter Games! ❄️ Staff & students engaged athletes in health activities, including BMI evaluation, blood pressure checks, mental health strategies, and more! #disability

A smiling woman wearing a gray hoodie with "Special Olympics" branding and two gold medals around her neck holds up a certificate while standing in front of a table. Two women in green and blue t-shirts are seated behind the table, looking at documents. The background includes other tables with people participating in the event.

Two smiling women pose for a picture. One is wearing a green shirt with an apple on it and the other is wearing a blue shirt with a heart on it. In the background, people are wearing matching shirts.

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Special Olympics New York @specialolympicsny.bsky.social · Feb 5

Our CEO Stacey Hengsterman brought athletes, unified partners and coaches to DC this week to advocate for federal funding. They met with #newyork senators and congressmen, and snapped a photo with Chairman Tim Shriver. #SOHillDay Let’s hear it for #TeamNewYork! 🙌🏻🤩

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Special Olympics New York @specialolympicsny.bsky.social · Jan 17

OMG 🤩 OMG ⛷️ OMG ⛸️ 2025 State Winter Games is just weeks away! Join us as a volunteer or sponsor our athletes ➡️➡️ www.specialolympics-ny.org/community/20...

Special Olympics skier competes in Winter Games

Special Olympics figure skater competes in Winter Games

Special Olympics skiier sizes up the competition from indoors