CLERMONT, Fla., Oct. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Special Olympics Florida and its neighborhood companions are as soon as once more championing the reason for inclusion within the office via the second annual statewide Race for Inclusion.
The 2022 Race for Inclusion contains a collection of races and fundraisers all through the state to boost funds to help the practically 60,000 athletes served by Special Olympics Florida annually. Members of the general public are inspired to take part and can discover a full listing of occasions, dates, and places at RaceforInclusion.org.
But the Race for Inclusion is way more than a fundraiser.
It is a marketing campaign to make sure that individuals with mental disabilities (ID) obtain the alternatives they deserve and an invite to Florida’s business neighborhood to show its dedication to range, fairness and inclusion. Special Olympics Florida believes such initiatives should take note of individuals with ID, a bunch that represents 3 p.c of the world’s inhabitants however which regularly struggles to search out employment as a result of prejudice and misconceptions.
“Our athletes – and people with ID everywhere – have tremendous potential and truly impressive skills that make them an invaluable part of the workforce and their community,” mentioned Special Olympics Florida President and CEO Sherry Wheelock. “Through our sports programs and campaigns like the Race for Inclusion, we are spreading the word that people with ID can do remarkable things. They can be amazing athletes or employees or students, if they are just given a chance.”
Some firms already know that.
Special Olympics Florida companions like Accenture — the Race for Inclusion Official Strategy Partner — Publix, TD Bank and CSX acknowledge the abilities and potential of individuals with ID and promote their inclusion within the office.
“At Accenture, we have an unwavering commitment to inclusion and diversity,” mentioned McIvor Mann, managing director with Accenture. “Our diversity makes us smarter and more innovative and we also know from our research that creating an inclusive environment, where every person feels like they belong, can unlock significantly more human potential.”
Two Race for Inclusion occasions will happen in October, which is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The month acknowledges the important roles that individuals with disabilities play within the nation’s workforce.
“All of us at the Agency for Persons with Disabilities know how meaningful Special Olympics Florida is to our many athletes that compete,” mentioned APD Director Barbara Palmer. “It takes dedication and hard work which is the foundation for excellence in the employment arena. Businesses know that individuals with unique abilities are some of the most reliable employees within their organization. We applaud Special Olympics Florida for the lifelong and important experiences provided to individuals with unique skills.”
To learn to become involved with the Race for Inclusion, go to RaceforInclusion.org.
About Special Olympics Florida
Now celebrating its 50th Anniversary, Special Olympics Florida offers year-round sports activities coaching and competitors, essential well being companies, and life-changing management packages to kids and adults with mental disabilities. It serves practically 60,000 Special Olympics athletes yearly, for free of charge to athletes or their households. To study extra, go to www.specialolympicsflorida.org.
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