On today’s episode of Life at EASe we will be talking about Sports and Autism with Chase Trimmer, Director of the Philadelphia program for Special Olympics Pennsylvania. Chase works to bring people with and without intellectual disabilities together through sports training, competitions, leadership development and health education and services that promote equity and inclusion. Prior to becoming Director for Special Olympics PA – Philadelphia, Chase served on the Executive Advisory Board where he brought his passion for bringing communities together, promoting greater awareness and inclusion of differences, and learning from individuals, families and the communities he serves to the table. Loretta Claiborne is the Chief Inspiration Officer for Special Olympics. Check out the film Loretta Claiborne's Story, a film showcasing the inspirational story of Loretta, a Special Olympics runner overcoming social bias. Loretta is a 1996 recipient of the Arthur Ashe ESPY Courage Award. In order to learn more and get involved with Special Olympics in Philadelphia please visit www.specialolympicspa.org, the social links can be found at the top right of the home page. You may also email Special Olympics PA at philly@specialolympicspa.org.