“𝑰𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒔𝒏’𝒕 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒖𝒏 𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒍—𝒊𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒚 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒅 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝑰 𝒔𝒆𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅.” Britany and Denisher participated in a two-way exchange between Special Olympics Jamaica and Special Olympics DC. The program brought together delegations from both regions, each consisting of four youth leaders with intellectual disabilities (ID), four unified partners without ID, and four adult mentors. Together, they shared experiences, fostered i

David Duncan, Special Olympics Jamaica Health Messenger and Special Olympics International Global Athlete Leadership Council Chairman, shares his experiences with the healthcare system, both positive and negative. David highlights the importance for health systems and health workers to take time to understand the unique needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Too often, the needs of people with IDD are overlooked, leaving many unable to live their healthiest lives