Siblings

Patty Carosotto spent most of her athletic days in the pool. Whether it be after school or on the weekends, she would splash into the water under the crisp sunlight in preparation for meets. All the while, her brother, who was born with cerebral palsy, got lost in the sound waves listening to Dodgers games. It was all the lessons she learned along the way caring for him that would shape her career to what it is today.

Welcome to our special edition of Inclusion Revolution Radio and Spotlight Sessions from Special Olympics and accessiBe. It’s an exclusive series of conversations, where we talk about all things inclusion, sport and accessibility.

Special Olympics Florida athlete and actress Anna Sargent debuts her acting talents in the film Take Me Home, written and directed by Anna’s sister Liz Sargent, at the Sundance Film Festival as it hits the big screen for the first time.

Download the transcriptDenver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton and Special Olympics athlete athlete Ashley Singleton share how the sibling duo inspires each other to be the best athletes they can be.Get this podcast on: Apple Podcasts • Google Podcasts • Spotify • Amazon Music/Audible • iHeart • PodBean

Dive into the stories of three Special Olympics siblings who live to break the barriers to inclusion.

Siblings of Special Olympics athletes speak passionately about inclusion.

Special Olympics Global Ambassador Joe Haden Speaks to Today Show About Inspiration from His Brother

Cairo student Farah, whose sister Hana has intellectual disability, aims to spread inclusion at her university and within her community through Special Olympics Unified activities.

In Brazil, Play Unified: Learn Unified has helped bridge the gap between brothers Samuel and Fabio, who have had vastly different educational and social experiences.

Family members reflect on how Special Olympics improved Betty Sue and her family's lives.