Inclusion Revolution | Comcast Newsmakers

Inclusion Revolution - 5:05

with Mary Beth McMahon MA Special Olympics

Posted Jun 01, 2018

If we can show people abilities on the playing field they will stop seeing disabilities. Special Olympics Massachusetts President and CEO, Mary Beth McMahon joins Newsmakers to discuss 50 years of Special Olympics championing inclusion through sports.

Hosted by: Eric Clemons Produced by: Greater Boston Newsmakers Team

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