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Special Olympics Colorado's Inclusion Gallery showcases acts of inclusion demonstrated through Special Olympics Colorado programs, sports and more. Each photograph in this exhibit illustrates an act of inclusion. From taking time with a classmate to being invited to ski at the X-Games, these photos inspire.
Each day, more than 15,000 Special Olympics Colorado athletes (individuals with intellectual disabilities) bring their best to the playing field and beyond. Through even small interactions, these athletes find joy, confidence and fulfillment - on the playing field and in life. The athletes in this gallery, and thousands of others around our beautiful state, inspire their communities to open their hearts to a wider world of human talents and potential.
Celebrate the little things2018
State Flag Football.
Special Olympics Colorado teammates
and brothers,
Jordan and Julian Hall
exchange a high-five
during a State Flag Football competition.
Photo credit: Brian Johnson Photo
Base hit2018 State Summer Classic.
Special Olympics Colorado athlete
Tyson
Culp
celebrates a base hit with his coach,
Ron Becker, during
a Softball game.
Photo credit: Brian Johnson Photo
Leading by examplePhoto taken at Athlete Leadership Programs University 2019. Coach Diane
Hlavacek
mentors athlete Greg Mark during Athlete Leadership Programs University at
the University of Denver.
Photo credit: Brittany Javor
Ice cold inclusionAvalanche Clinic, 2019. Colorado Avalanche mascot Bernie high-fives Special Olympics Colorado athlete Hannah Vogt at a hockey clinic.
Photo credit: Michael Martin Photography
Rocky Mountain Showdown, Unified.Unified CU vs CSU Rivalry flag football game, 2019. Special Olympics Colorado President & CEO Megan Scremin congratulates
Colorado State University
and University of Colorado
flag football athletes on a great game at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins.
Photo credit: Brian Johnson Photo
GOOOOAAAAALLLLLLLLL!!!!!Colorado
Rapids Unified soccer game vs. Minnesota United, 2019. Unified
partner Max Ho
embraces athlete Scotty Stephens after he scores a goal during a game
against Minnesota United.
Photo credit: BTY Photo
We are more alike than differentYoung Athlete
Summer Camp, 2019.
Children with and without intellectual disabilities hold hands during a friendship circle exercise at
Young Athletes Summer Camp.
Photo credit: Brian Johnson Photo
Let’s play catchMontrose Track & Field Meet, 2021.
Students play catch with a beach ball during a Montrose School District Unified track & field meet.
Photo credit: Joe Hendricks
Let’s be friendsA Special Olympics Colorado athlete and volunteer share a moment during an event.
Photo credit: Brian Johnson Photo
Eyes on me!Legend High School Banner Presentation, 2019.
Legend High School student
Tia Hanneman
addresses her fellow students during an assembly to
celebrate Legend High School
being recognized
as a Unified Champion School – National Banner School
through Special Olympics International.
Photo credit: Denver Broncos
Embrace changeMead High School Banner Presentation, 2019.
Mead High School student
Kylee Mendez
embraces
Jessica Christian
during a Unified basketball game
in front of the entire student body.
Photo credit: Laura Lee
Determination at its finestWestern Slope Summer
Games, 2021.
Special Olympics Colorado athlete
Chloe Wayt competes in the 50-meter walk during State Summer
Games in Grand Junction as family, friends, teammates and spectators cheer her on.
Photo credit: Jesse Todd
Genuine2018 Broncos Skills event. Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) supporter and Deputy Brian McKnight with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office embraces Special Olympics Colorado athlete Cody Field during a Denver Broncos Play 60 event.
Photo credit: Brian Johnson Photo
Fresh PowderX-Games Aspen, 2020.
Special Olympics Colorado athlete Amanda Leonard conquers the mountain during the X-Games Unified ski competition in Aspen.
Photo credit: Ben Solomon
All smilesSummer Games, 2019. Officer Kerry Lewis with the Castle Rock Police Department embraces Special Olympics Colorado athletes Luis Pacheco and Anna Casebolt during the annual State Summer Games powerlifting competition in Grand Junction.
Photo credit: Brian Johnson Photo
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