As always, Special Olympics Illinois wants to provide athletes, families, youth leaders, coaches and anyone interested, with opportunities to be active, learn, be engaged, be supportive and be inclusive. If you would like to submit a video for consideration, check out the bottom of the page for how to do so. When recording your video, be sure to record with your phone to hold it horizontal.
We hope you enjoy the videos below submitted by athletes, staff and more.
Health/Wellness & Fitness:
- NEW: Join the 21-Day Fit 5 Challenge!
- Link to Health & Fit Tips on Healthy Athletes
- Handwashing Tips and Poster (COVID-19)
- Special Olympics School of Strength
- Health/Wellness & Fitness Video Playlist
Mindfulness:
Life Skills:
- SOI Stay at Home Fun Activities
- Expert Tips
- Tips on Taking Videos With Your Phone
- Life Skills Video Playlist
- IL ABLE – Savings for People with Disabilities
Athlete Leadership:
- Recipe Book
- Lynna’s Cooking Video
- Building an Inclusive Network
- Daniel and Jose’s Podcasting Series
- Podcasting Series Video
- Athlete Learning Series – ComEd Energy Force Ambassadors
- Fit 5 Guide
- Fit 5 Video
- Learning about Athlete Leadership
- Bank of America – Better Money Habits
- Better Money Habits – Advanced
- The 8 Keys of Excellence Part 1
- The 8 Keys of Excellence Part 2
- The 8 Keys of Excellence Part 4
- Unified Leadership Learning Series with SOILL Leaders Council
- Taking Better Selfie Videos with your Smartphone
- ALC Meeting June, 2021 – Illinois Public Health Institute: Developing Nutrition Guidelines for SOILL
- ALC Meeting August, 2021 – Athlete Eligibility: New Medical and Consent Forms
- Recipe Book
- Lynna’s Cooking Video
- Building an Inclusive Network
- Daniel and Jose’s Podcasting Series
- Podcasting Series Video
- Athlete Learning Series – ComEd Energy Force Ambassadors
- Fit 5 Guide
- Fit 5 Video
- Learning about Athlete Leadership
- Bank of America – Better Money Habits
- Better Money Habits – Advanced
- The 8 Keys of Excellence Part 1
- The 8 Keys of Excellence Part 2
- The 8 Keys of Excellence Part 4
- Unified Leadership Learning Series with SOILL Leaders Council
- Taking Better Selfie Videos with your Smartphone
- ALC Meeting June, 2021 – Illinois Public Health Institute: Developing Nutrition Guidelines for SOILL
- ALC Meeting August, 2021 – Athlete Eligibility: New Medical and Consent Forms
- Athlete Learning Series – Champions Together with Astellas: Resume Writing
- Athlete Learning Series – Champions Together with Astellas: Interview Skills
- Athlete Learning Series – Champions Together with Astellas: Dress for Success
- ALC Meeting September 2021 – Nutritional Guidelines for SOILL Events with the IL Public Health Institute
- ALC Meeting November 2021 – Sports for All: Creating Master’s Divisions and More
Youth Leadership:
- How I Spread Inclusion from Home (Youth Leaders)
- COVID-19 What You Need to Know (Youth Leaders)
- Stay Safe Stay Inclusive Weekly Challenge (Youth Leaders)
- Stay Safe Stay Inclusive Friday Bonus (Youth Leaders)
- Stay Safe Stay Inclusive – Show us how you stay active at home (Youth Leaders)
- Stay Safe Stay Inclusive – Show us how you stay connected at home (Youth Leaders)
- Stay Safe Stay Inclusive – Show us how you #SpreadInclusionNotTheVirus
- Stay Safe Stay Inclusive – Weekly Challenge #SpreadtheWordWednesday
- Youth Leadership Video Playlist
Parents/Guardians & Siblings or Family:
- Self-Care Tips for Families
- More Self-Care Tips
- Sibling Engagement – Fitness
- Young Athletes Family Flashcards and At Home Guide
- Financial & Life Plan Webinars
- Parents/Guardians & Siblings or Family Video Playlist
- Family Forum – Special Camps
- Family Forum – Level Up Your Child’s IEP
- Family Forum – IL ABLE: Using Funds for Recreation and Sports
- Family Forum – Athlete Eligibility: Medical and Consent Forms 101
- IL ABLE – Savings for People with Disabilities