This year we’ve heard a lot about the Olympics and the Paralympics, but while we’re talking about sport and disability we can't forget the Special Olympics.  

The Special Olympics is a global movement pushing for inclusion for people with intellectual disability.  They operate at all levels from local sporting activities through to the World Games.  

One of Queensland's active Special Olympians is Ruby Lawler from Gladstone.  Ruby's a competitive swimmer, on the Board of Directors for Special Olympics Australia, and she’s also an Athlete Representative and Athlete Leader.  

In this episode we find out about the trip that inspired Ruby's passion for competitive swimming, what her role as a Board member and Athlete Representative entails, future plans for Masters swimming, and why she's nervous about big fish nibbling on her toes!

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