# @womenssportsfoundation on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DbDwENcjjdo
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/68343406-womenssportsfoundation-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-07-21T14:40:04.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Women's Sports Foundation (@womenssportsfoundation) — https://gondola.cc/womenssportsfoundation

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#TakeActionTuesday: As we celebrate Disability Pride Month, we must emphasize that disability rights are civil rights. 

July 26 marks the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which, together with the Rehabilitation Act, guarantees equal access and protection from discrimination for people with disabilities, including in school athletics. As we celebrate, we must also remember that promise is still not fully met. 

Today, most youth with physical and intellectual disabilities do not meet recommended physical activity levels because inclusive sports opportunities, the number of trained practitioners, and funding remain limited. That’s why organizations like Special Olympics, which serves children and adults with intellectual disabilities, are so critical. They show what access and inclusion can look like in practice through year-round sports training and competition. #TheEquityProject 

Your turn: 
1. Advocate for inclusive school sports by asking your school administrators how they’re ensuring athletic opportunities are accessible for students with disabilities, and where they could expand. 

2. Get involved with Special Olympics by visiting specialolympics.org/programs to connect with your state organization and learn how you can volunteer, become an athlete or partner, and find upcoming events. 

3. Watch the ‘Best of Show’ review special on July 25 at noon ET, recapping top moments from the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games on ABC, and help amplify the athletes and stories featured.

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theequityproject, takeactiontuesday

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