I am so happy for this young man. He is surrounded by love. That’s the way all children and teens should be treated throughout school. But sadly it’s rare. The kids who aren’t “typical” are frequently bullied, excluded and ignored. And that sucks. It really sucks.
@@demekonrn sometimes there are more than tutors. E.g. some programs have people assigned a sort of personal guide to help along going through college. Kinda like a guidance counselor but more personal/active
He’s been on all of my Special Olympics teams since the beginning of my Special Olympics career. He’s been on The Special K’s his whole life, and it’s amazing to watch him react to his acceptance letter from a University he’s told me he always wanted to go to. Steven is the man!!
As the parent of a student with an IEP who has a brilliant mind but who struggled through college due to executive function challenges, this makes me smile!
If you don’t mind me asking, what are executive function challenges? Sometimes the brilliance in kids is harder to access and recognize due to how kids are taught. But it’s there, despite a lower GPA.
@@MsRotorwings Executive functioning is a broad term that refers to being unable to start/activate/organizations tasks, though i'd recommend you do your own research as well... Personally for me as a teen with a learning disability it means I struggle with actually starting the task that I need to do, planning and generally structuring my thoughts. I had to learn how to do things through a different process to my peers because I just could not follow the way they were doing it and understand it like they did. I thank you for recognizing that we aren't just dumb, it really means a lot because growing up I thought I was just born stupid but it turns out that the education system generally can't be an effective one size fits all approach :') Even writing this paragraph is testament to how great an alternative approach to my education has been. As you said, it is harder to access the talents we may have, largely because the challenges we face in corresponding what we want to do with real action taken
@@dylan4142 for sure the school system constantly fails kids. My sister, cousin and friend are teachers, and it breaks their heart every time a kid doesn’t get what they need because of the system. That’s why I’m a strong supporter of having options, private school, homeschool, tutors, online programs, etc. Every child has something they are really good at. It just needs discovering and nurturing. Like Einstien said, “if you judge a fish by it’s ability to climb a tree you will always be blind to it’s own gifts and talents.” (Paraphrasing here, but that’s the message. ). You have something wonderful to share with the world. Always remember that. :)
@@brucebruce7065what a shame to have such ignorance to actually believe that someone with a disability could never get into college unless it was out of pity...
I heard her, and yes- she loves him dearly. My son is blessed with similar teachers here. They've all in one way or another this year cried because my son is graduating and they're going to miss him. I'm going to keep in contact with them so they can see how he is doing as a young man. He loves them too.
I was trying so hard to hold back my tears but they came gushing out of my eyes like a waterfall. Congratulations to you young man and enjoy your journey 💖
Outstanding to him and to the teachers for caring about their students. He reads better than 25% of my class, and they just passed them through without trying to correct or help them
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It warms my heart when I see someone given the opportunity of a lifetime, I'm so happy 🙂 to see he is well taken care of. Nobody should suffer solitude because of a mental illness. We all deserve to be loved, educated, fed and taken care of.
Damn near made me ugly cry Got tears in my eyes Going to school (especially when you’ve overcome obstacles to get there) is so affirming and life changing
So awesome! Way to go Steven! So glad for you! That’s Gods blessing and absolute love for you! Awesome! Those people really love and support this young man! That makes a HUGE difference! Maybe ALL THE DIF- FERENCE! God is LOVE!
It would be easy to find him through Special Olympics, he has been a contender for years. His name is already revealed, And I am certain social media would provide answers. If you can and are willing to provide monetary assistance then there is a way to get it to him
@@poorthing I looked him up and found an article through the college but that was literally it. I couldn’t find any social media accts or any other info. And if he’s a minor you’re walking a fine line bc I even thought about contacting the school & seeing if they’d simply pass along my information to his parents but again, fine line bc they can’t give out any info Edit: By social media I mean CZcams & Facebook & I checked Google I don’t have things like TikTok 😂
@@amandakay789 you sure sound like you have researched! Sometimes someone will see an inquiry and pass it along to the right person...its amazing how people can connect online. Of course, finding/looking for a minor can get tricky, folks should be protective but.. If it happens- & you can send a 'gift', that would be wonderful, if you don't you tried. There's always a way you can donate to causes that touches your heart, your generosity would be appreciated in other ways to many other deserving folks/kids/ animals. ❤
Congratulations!! Keep up the good work. Best video on the internet this year. Also, congrats to mom and dad and the teachers that encouraged and never gave up on him, so he wouldn't give up on himself.
WTG STEVEN!!!! And Thank You KSU!! For not looking at and Judging Steven based on his disability but on his ABILITIES!!! And accepting him and welcoming him with open arms. Congratulations again Steve now go follow your dreams and always remain positive and strong willed!!
Congratulations Steven, your amazing, don't ever forget that you can do ANYTHING you put your mind to, it's people like you that make my heart optimistic ♥️
HOLY MOLY!! Another new beginning! Like so many other young people, this is the beginning of a new adventure. I kinda teared up, as I know how hard you must have worked for this. You are an example to so many other students. Best of luck young man!!
It’s so beautiful to see us as a human race take care and love each other. One thing is true that I keep on hearing is that we can do this alone that is one of the biggest facts that we should all take Stephen I’m so happy for you makes my soul move with joy, love you Steven love the people that help you to get to where you’re at and keep on going brother Much love from Chicago, Illinois.
Yay, you Steven!!! I felt this deep down to my core!!!! So proud of this young man!!! The perseverance, the tenacity, and the ability to overcome!!!! Yay, you Steven!!!!
Awww Congrats. Well deserved. I'm a resilient strongwilled single mother and I have a Grown Autistic Son with Adhd He's on a Basketball Team in Philadelphia Special Olympics. He's doing Well. I'm Proud of My Son. 🙏 God bless
This young man has been cared for by a lot of people. That's just lovely.
I am so happy for this young man. He is surrounded by love. That’s the way all children and teens should be treated throughout school. But sadly it’s rare. The kids who aren’t “typical” are frequently bullied, excluded and ignored. And that sucks. It really sucks.
Do they have college classes for those with special needs?
@@bill-or-somthingbill4390 I don't think so, just tutors that you pay for extra help.
@@demekonrn sometimes there are more than tutors. E.g. some programs have people assigned a sort of personal guide to help along going through college. Kinda like a guidance counselor but more personal/active
That’s exactly what I was thinking! Blessed!
He’s been on all of my Special Olympics teams since the beginning of my Special Olympics career. He’s been on The Special K’s his whole life, and it’s amazing to watch him react to his acceptance letter from a University he’s told me he always wanted to go to. Steven is the man!!
Beautiful!
How amazing. What is his disability? I have a son with autism.
Awesome!!! Thanks so much for this. I bet he's so cool and fun to be around
@@SnailWhales As do I. He graduates high school next month
@@shantellakaladypersephone8671 They always are! I never know the word “bored” when my nephews around. Such fun and kindhearted kids
Awww, congrats Steven!! I can only imagine how good that feels ❤
🥰❤️❤️
Poor guy, he was so nervous he could hardly read the acceptance letter. God bless his heart❤ way2go Steven
Bless him ❤ ❤
imagine if he was denied this because an able person identified as special.
@@sadareed7838 what? You know Special Olympics is not only for conditions that you can see as physically obvious right?
As the parent of a student with an IEP who has a brilliant mind but who struggled through college due to executive function challenges, this makes me smile!
If you don’t mind me asking, what are executive function challenges?
Sometimes the brilliance in kids is harder to access and recognize due to how kids are taught. But it’s there, despite a lower GPA.
@@MsRotorwings Executive functioning is a broad term that refers to being unable to start/activate/organizations tasks, though i'd recommend you do your own research as well... Personally for me as a teen with a learning disability it means I struggle with actually starting the task that I need to do, planning and generally structuring my thoughts. I had to learn how to do things through a different process to my peers because I just could not follow the way they were doing it and understand it like they did. I thank you for recognizing that we aren't just dumb, it really means a lot because growing up I thought I was just born stupid but it turns out that the education system generally can't be an effective one size fits all approach :') Even writing this paragraph is testament to how great an alternative approach to my education has been. As you said, it is harder to access the talents we may have, largely because the challenges we face in corresponding what we want to do with real action taken
@@dylan4142 for sure the school system constantly fails kids. My sister, cousin and friend are teachers, and it breaks their heart every time a kid doesn’t get what they need because of the system.
That’s why I’m a strong supporter of having options, private school, homeschool, tutors, online programs, etc.
Every child has something they are really good at. It just needs discovering and nurturing.
Like Einstien said, “if you judge a fish by it’s ability to climb a tree you will always be blind to it’s own gifts and talents.” (Paraphrasing here, but that’s the message. ).
You have something wonderful to share with the world. Always remember that. :)
@@rockjockchick unfortunately private schools and tutors are expensive and not all parents can commit to homeschooling as they have to work
Which is why they need to stop syphoning money away from public schools under the guise of “school choice”.
Somebody give that man a hug!
eew
Probably not a hugger. And they know it. LOL! ( Also not a hugger!)
@@WayCoolNurse Fair point, I did not consider that.
@@Travincaal or possibly because it’s a school they aren’t allowed
I was thinking the same thing
Never underestimate a kid with a disability, they are the most powerful beings on Earth. Congratulations young man, you did it.
Real talk
Absolutely right
Truth!
This was nothing but a token acceptance, he didn't earn or deserve it. Sorry but this is the honest truth
@@brucebruce7065what a shame to have such ignorance to actually believe that someone with a disability could never get into college unless it was out of pity...
I’m here crying like he is one of my students.. never say our children can’t accomplish things 😢😢😢😢❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉
Not hard these days teachers pass kids for everything so they don't feel left out. That is why these Gen Zers are such sissies.
@@KirksCORNER-1983 this video is of an athlete who got into college. Do not disrespect him.
@@Kai-eb1fv hold up here don't tell me what to do
@@Kai-eb1fv special olympics isn't hard. This guy doesn't look retarded or act it though.
@@KirksCORNER-1983 you don’t know him personally. What was the point in commenting? Sounds like you can’t just be happy for someone.
One of the faculty was weeping and caught her breath as he was reading ...can you hear her?
She must love him so much
I heard her, and yes- she loves him dearly. My son is blessed with similar teachers here. They've all in one way or another this year cried because my son is graduating and they're going to miss him. I'm going to keep in contact with them so they can see how he is doing as a young man. He loves them too.
I was trying so hard to hold back my tears but they came gushing out of my eyes like a waterfall. Congratulations to you young man and enjoy your journey 💖
Same here. I couldn’t hold it back
WAY TO GO, STEVEN!!! We’re all so proud of you!
Congratulations Steven!! It’s also amazing to see a wonderful support team stand behind (what seems to be) a wonderful student and young man!!
Go OWLS!!
Outstanding to him and to the teachers for caring about their students.
He reads better than 25% of my class, and they just passed them through without trying to correct or help them
That’s so awesome as a special Olympics athlete myself that is amazing
❤️❤️
Awesome! What sport?
@@Milo-ku1dt Ik and I’ve done many
John 3:15-18,1 iCorinthians 15:1-4, Ephesians2:8-9, Romans 10:8-13, Titus @! Our Blessed Hope! Yeshua is risen!! Yeshua , Jesus ,loves you so much, that He died for you so you can spend eternity with Him!
Jesus came, died, was buried and He rose again on the 3rd day proving that He is God and that His blood paid for all sin for all time! Jesus is the Only Way, the Only Truth and the Only Life, and no one gets to the Father but through Him! Believe and receive Jesus into your heart and you will be Saved! Run to Him! Just as you are! Call on the Lord and you will be Saved!!! The Great Tribulation is fixin start, but those who believe will be Raptured first! Times almost up! Don’t be left behind!
❤❤❤
Oh wow, that made me cry... Congratulations Steven not only by being admitted to a school but by the support from the people behind you
💖. Verdade !! 🙏🙏👏👏🇧🇷🇧🇷
Congratulations Steven and to everyone who showed you kindness along the way!
It warms my heart when I see someone given the opportunity of a lifetime, I'm so happy 🙂 to see he is well taken care of. Nobody should suffer solitude because of a mental illness. We all deserve to be loved, educated, fed and taken care of.
Congratulations, my man never stop achieving your goals and dreams. 👊🏻👊🏻
Damn near made me ugly cry
Got tears in my eyes
Going to school (especially when you’ve overcome obstacles to get there) is so affirming and life changing
Great job man I'm so happy for ya and I hope you achieve even more of your dreams!
So happy to see an a regular guy given a break in college eduacation. Go for it kid!
Awwww Congratulations Steven! I knew you could do it!❤️
So awesome! Way to go Steven! So glad for you! That’s Gods blessing and absolute love for you! Awesome! Those people really love and support this
young man! That makes a HUGE
difference! Maybe ALL THE DIF-
FERENCE! God is LOVE!
Aww I wish I knew how to get ahold of him I would give him everything he needed for his first Year!!!!
That's very kind of you
It would be easy to find him through Special Olympics, he has been a contender for years. His name is already revealed,
And I am certain social media would provide answers.
If you can and are willing to provide monetary assistance then there is a way to get it to him
@@poorthing I looked him up and found an article through the college but that was literally it. I couldn’t find any social media accts or any other info. And if he’s a minor you’re walking a fine line bc I even thought about contacting the school & seeing if they’d simply pass along my information to his parents but again, fine line bc they can’t give out any info
Edit: By social media I mean CZcams & Facebook & I checked Google I don’t have things like TikTok 😂
@@amandakay789 you sure sound like you have researched!
Sometimes someone will see an inquiry and pass it along to the right person...its amazing how people can connect online.
Of course, finding/looking for a minor can get tricky, folks should be protective but..
If it happens- & you can send a 'gift', that would be wonderful, if you don't you tried.
There's always a way you can donate to causes that touches your heart, your generosity would be appreciated in other ways to many other deserving folks/kids/ animals.
❤
That is awesome my daughter was in Special Olympics and for him to be accepted into college is a huge accomplishment great job🥰
Well done to Steve hope all your dreams for the future are never ending you deserve it God Bless you ❤
This is why teachers are amazing. They want the best for each of their students. Such a great moment.
Some do Thankfully
Awesome! We need more of this type of positivity!
Yes, I am crying! 🥲 Congratulations Steven!🙌🏽👏🏽
Congratulations!! Keep up the good work.
Best video on the internet this year. Also, congrats to mom and dad and the teachers that encouraged and never gave up on him, so he wouldn't give up on himself.
This is so friggin awesome, this was such a great video to watch this morning what a way to start the day! Happy for you Steven. ♥️
I really wish Steven all the best in the World. I pray that things go as he plans them. Congratulations, for a job well done.
Great job baby boy! You go and know you can do anything you want in this life! ❤
Behavior, attitude & effort matters ... and this young man shows that his character is beautiful!! Congrats!!
I got goosebumps for this young man. Congratulations Steven 🎉
Mad love for this young man. Go, Stephen and keep pushing forward ❤
He was hyperventilating he couldn't believe what was before him
Congratulations young man
You deserve this, everyone's supporting you
how awesome that this student wasn't left behind. Awesome.
Each word you speak is a step to your wonderful awaiting future…keep up the great work!
It doesn’t get any better than that!!! 👍🥰❤️🙏❤️
Way way to go Steven lllll❤
I feel so proud of this young man... this strength is so tremendous! God loves u!!!
Awww bless him. Congratulaions Steven. I hope someone gave him a hug.
Who cut onions 😭😭😭🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥲🥲🥲🥲😙😙absolutely beautiful. Bless him on his journey
Praise God! I'm so happy for this young man!❤
Congratulations young man. May your college life be all that you need/want from it.
Congrats Steven! Wishing you the best as you begin college☺️
The world is yours kid.Go and get it. We expect great things from you! You, young man deserve this.
Congrats big dawg!!!
🎉🔥
Do great to see this. Best of luck to this young man
What a beautiful moment!!!🎉Congratulations Steven. I hope you have a great experience.
Now THAT is love.
CONGRATULATIONS STEVEN!!!!!!!!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Much love from Illinois ❤❤❤❤ We know you will do well. So proud of you! 😊😊
Okay, made me tear up. Congratulations Steven Russell!!!!
Yay Steven!!! Go All the kid ALL THE WAY!!! 🎉❤
Awsome buddy so proud of you Godbless
CONGRATULATIONS STEVEN!! NEVER GIVE UP. GOD HAS YOU!!
You go Steven!!!🙌🔥😊
WTG STEVEN!!!! And Thank You KSU!! For not looking at and Judging Steven based on his disability but on his ABILITIES!!! And accepting him and welcoming him with open arms. Congratulations again Steve now go follow your dreams and always remain positive and strong willed!!
Congratulations Steven, your amazing, don't ever forget that you can do ANYTHING you put your mind to, it's people like you that make my heart optimistic ♥️
Congratulations, Stephen!! Such a huge accomplishment!!! You should be extremely proud of yourself! Have a blast in college!!!! 💚🙏🏻☮️☘️
Hell yeah Steven!!!! I remember that pressure so proud of you man
Congratulations Steven! 🎉
This touches my heart so much. ❤🫶🏼
I'm crying like he's my son.
CONGRATS,young man.
😭👏👏👏👏👏👏
❤️❤️
Me too I was crying by this video 😭😭😭
He was reading it fine. He couldn’t keep it together. Congratulations young man.
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
May God continue to bless him 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽❤️
HOLY MOLY!! Another new beginning! Like so many other young people, this is the beginning of a new adventure. I kinda teared up, as I know how hard you must have worked for this. You are an example to so many other students. Best of luck young man!!
Congratulations! College acceptance is a huge accomplishment! 🎉🎉
What a beautiful soul!
Wow! When people started cheering, I got chills all over my arms! How wonderful for him!🤍
Aww you can see when it registered and his breathing changed. Oh bless this baby good luck on everything ❤❤❤❤
STEVEN IS GONNA BE ONE OF THE BEST ATHLETES OF ALL TIME!!!!!!! CONGRATS, DUDE!
I wish nothing but the best for you! Way to go STEVEN!! CONGRATULATIONS!
Way to go, Steven!! 🎉 That is fantastic news. You will love college
TEARS OF JOY..
CONGRATULATIONS YOUNG MAN , DON'T LOOK BACK.
THE FUTURE IS YOUR'S 👍
Well done Steven,the future is much brighter than ever for you. Congratulations!!!
My heart is melting 😪 Congratulations Steven !! Good luck for this new start 🙌🏾🙏🏾❤
WAY TO GO STEVEN!!! YOUVE WORKED HARD FOR THIS!!! TAKE THE WORLD BY STORM, YOUNG MAN!!!
GOD BLESS this YOUNG BOY IN HIS FUTURE CARREAR !!💝💖💝💖💖💝👍
Protect him!!! @all cost!!!
CONGRATULATIONS
Tears of joy!!
❤❤❤
It’s so beautiful to see us as a human race take care and love each other. One thing is true that I keep on hearing is that we can do this alone that is one of the biggest facts that we should all take Stephen I’m so happy for you makes my soul move with joy, love you Steven love the people that help you to get to where you’re at and keep on going brother Much love from Chicago, Illinois.
Yay, you Steven!!! I felt this deep down to my core!!!! So proud of this young man!!! The perseverance, the tenacity, and the ability to overcome!!!! Yay, you Steven!!!!
Congratulations, young man. Take full advantage of it.
Yes I cried. That is a huge accomplishment and I know it took so much work. Congratulations 🎊
Awww Congrats. Well deserved. I'm a resilient strongwilled single mother and I have a Grown Autistic Son with Adhd He's on a Basketball Team in Philadelphia Special Olympics. He's doing Well. I'm Proud of My Son. 🙏 God bless
Awww that’s so awesome!!!
Congratulations 🎊🎈🎉 Steven… keep striving to be the best you can be…
Congratulation Steven!! Peace and Blessings to you and yours always 🙏
Yeahhhhh STEVEN!!! woooohoooooo ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Be blessed!!!
Steven, congratulations on believing in yourself enough, to do the hard work and creating your dreams! Love you, man!!❤
Big congratulations Steven! They are lucky to have you! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️👋👋👋👋👋
Way to go Steve!! You earned this and should be so very proud of yourself and your accomplishments!!!
Awwww Steven! You deserve it! Congratulations!!! 😊❤❤🎉🎉
🎉❤congratulations Steven!! Tears of joy came to my eyes!
Thank you for this video. Seeing the joy on his face and all the support from the staff..This made day. Amen amen my YESHUA
Congratulations Steven🎉 I wish you every success in your chosen field. 🤗🇨🇦
This made me cry....man that hit hard.🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Way to go Steven you're going to be somebody very big in this world you got to go very far may God bless and protect you always
Congratulations! I wish you nothing but the absolute best. So happy for you!!!!
Tears of Joy! Congratulations! YAY!