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Josh K
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アバウト Josh K
After meeting a friend’s brother who loved to play soccer but was excluded from the team because he has Down Syndrome, Josh became determined to find a way through changemaking.
After meeting a friend’s brother who loved to play soccer but was excluded from the team because he has Down Syndrome, Josh became determined to create a culture of inclusion in local sports. Josh founded GOALS, a unified community-based program and an affiliate partner of Special Olympics. GOALS offers a modified, non-competitive soccer experience for students with and without physical and intellectual disabilities. The program fosters a safe and inclusive space to promote positive social interactions and form friendships that transcend intellectual barriers. Josh’s work with GOALS mirrors the importance of teamwork in a rapidly changing world; everyone should be able an participate on a team as an active player, rather than a passive bystander.
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