On behalf of Special Olympics:

Online course for easy to understand communication

Special Olympics is the world’s largest sports organisation for people with disabilities and learning difficulties.

Special Olympics aims to empower people with disabilities and learning difficulties through sport. Shared sports create more inclusion and participation. Therefore, accessible communication is particularly important.

capito developed and implemented a course on behalf of Special Olympics: 50 participants from all over the world took part in the English-language online course on the topic of “Easy-to-understand communication and accessible information”.

The key facts

What was developed?

capito has developed an English-language online course on the topic of "Accessible Communication".

When did the project take place?

The project was carried out from February to April 2021.

Who is the client?

Special Olympics International
1133 19th Street NW
20036 WASHINGTON DC, USA

How was the course implemented?

The project covered three main topics:

1. Online workshop on the topic of “Easy-to-understand language” with group and individual exercises, homework and feedback from the instructor. The workshop was accompanied by an English-language learning platform on which extensive information was provided for reference.

2. Online session on implementation and use of accessible tools.

3. e-Learning course on accessible graphics.

What does the Special Olympics course look like?

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How was the course received?

"capito is amazing, and I am so, so, so grateful to have received the training! I will definitely be implementing easier-to-read language in the work that I do, and I'm excited to share it with others. I'm looking forward to seeing your organization pave the way for a more inclusive and accessible future for all!"

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