Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement.

George Kent stops into the Podcast to discuss (among other things) a brand new initiative here at SOMA - a Legislative Lobbying and Self-Advocacy group. The group was born out of a partnership with the Arc of Massachusetts and SOMA Unified Sports athlete Alex Trakadas from Grafton. Hosts, Nick and Charles get you caught up on some news from around Special Olympics. Nick unveils the updated SOMA Seniors Basketball power rankings.

Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast – formerly known as “Sports is the Catalyst” – where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include local sports figures, government officials, small business owner and figures within the Special Olympics movement.

Alec has been advocating for individuals with disabilities since he was in elementary school! Listen to this episode of the podcast to learn how Alec went from a kid in Boulder Colorado trying to figure out his way through life to a seasoned advocate who has written legislation and runs his own advocacy group: Autistic Reality. You can learn more about Alec on his website: http://www.nothingaboutuswithoutus.net/