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Everyone’s a winner

Everyone’s a winner

As host venue for the 2014 Games, UBC has much to gain from its partnership with Special Olympics Canada, and vice-versa, says Louise Cowin.

Jul 7, 2014

UBC prepares to host Special Olympics Canada 2014 Summer Games

UBC prepares to host Special Olympics Canada 2014 Summer Games

From July 8– 12, UBC’s Vancouver campus will welcome 1,300 athletes with intellectual disabilities for the Special Olympics Canada 2014 Summer Games

Jul 3, 2014

A page from the passport handed out to athletes at the Special Olympics 2014 Canada Summer Games

A passport to a green future

UBC aims to make the Special Olympics Canada 2014 Summer Games the greenest sporting event ever, with a little help from the athletes.

Jun 25, 2014 - by Jeffrey Preiss

Putting the focus on ability

Putting the focus on ability

A UBC expert says attitudes toward people with intellectual disabilities are improving but underlying discrimination exists.

Jun 23, 2014

Play it forward

Play it forward

UBC students train athletes for the Special Olympics Canada 2014 Summer Games but say the benefits go both ways

Jun 17, 2014

Special Olympics BC charity free throw contest

On Feb. 15, 2014, athletes from Special Olympics BC took part in a charity free throw contest.

Mar 3, 2014

Games changer

Games changer

The Special Olympics Canada 2014 Summer Games, taking place at UBC this July, will give athletes and volunteers the chance to change perceptions.

Dec 11, 2013 - by Heather Amos

UBC gears up for 2014 Special Olympics

UBC gears up for 2014 Special Olympics

The Special Olympics Canada Summer Games will take place at UBC Vancouver in 2014. Here are a few facts about the competition.

Jul 8, 2013

Eyes on the prize

Eyes on the prize

Kinesiology grad Raymond Wong helped athletes prepare for the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games, which take place at UBC’s Vancouver campus in July 2014.

Jul 8, 2013 - by Corey Allen

UBC named hosting games partner for the 2014 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games

The University of British Columbia (UBC) welcomes the announcement today that the 2014 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games will be held in Vancouver and that the University will be the host venue for the competition being held from July 8 to 12, 2014. The Games will feature athletes with an intellectual disability from across the country going for gold in 11 sports.

Aug 3, 2011

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