Special Olympics

1. The Special Olympics calls itself the largest sports organization for people with intellectual disabilities and a “global social movement” (Special Olympics, 2015). The goal of the organization centers itself on several principles, both for the individual athletes and the larger system. Special Olympics strives to build global communities in the hope of spreading acceptance and education for the population it serves, it strongly and actively advocates for raising awareness to both the accomplishments and obstacles faced by individuals with disabilities. They are the leading research organization on the capabilities of individuals with intellectual disabilities and this research drives them to advocate for individuals in all areas such as…

The Special Olympics is the world’s largest sports organization for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, with a mission of providing year round training and competitions to more than 4.5 million athletes in 170 countries. Special Olympics is a 501 (c)(3) non- profit organization based out of Washington, DC. The organization helps provide a place for children and adults with disabilities to interact in physical activities and competition boosting self-esteem and encouragement.…

let me be brave in the attempt” (Special Olympics). The athletes oath is quoted at the beginning of every Special Olympic event. Special Olympics is a competition in which mentally and physically disabled athletes compete in many different types of sports, such as basketball, golf, cheerleading, and bocce ball. It changes lives by promoting understanding, acceptance, and inclusion among people with intellectual disabilities. Special olympics provides the athletes with opportunities for…

dreams. The Special Olympics offers these hopeless people a chance to reach for their dreams and accomplish the never thought possible. This organization offers a movement towards the mentally challenged success through sports. In The Special Olympics the mentally challenged can gain inspiration and hope during the intense training and joy through the fierce competition. The event I have prepared for this organization will a fun filled competition of how many pushups each student can do after…

Athletes Compete State-Wide at Special Olympics Texas Summer Games The 47th annual Special Olympics Texas Summer Games offered more than 2,800 athletes with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to compete on a state-wide scale at the University of Texas at Arlington and surrounding venues May 26-29. “This is the most amount of sports we put on in one weekend, at one area,” said Steve Helm, Special Olympics Texas public relations coordinator. “It’s a really great turnout year after year and…

On February 10th, 2018, I participated in assistance with a program called the special Olympics. I had briefly heard of the organization, but never really knew or fully experienced what they were about. The special Olympics is responsible for aiding individuals of all ages having varying forms of disability, to discover their full potential. Participants partake in a plethora of sports offered, whether it be individual, or team. Not only are the contestants filled with a sense of joy and…

Special Olympics The name of the website I am reviewing is Special Olympics. The intent of the site is to inform people on what the Special Olympics is, what they do and how you can get involved. The target audience that this website is focusing on is, people that want to become and athlete, become a volunteer, a coach, or people that want to know where the Special Olympics events are. There is also an opportunity to donate to the Special Olympics foundation if someone was looking to support the…

Special Olympics Special Olympics are an event that every person should experience at some point during their lifetime. This event gives people of all ages the chance to compete and be successful in the athletic field. There are several events that make up the Olympics and in most cases everyone gets recognition for competing. They have events to accompany every type of disability. Some of the disabilities that are covered by the Special Olympics are: Fragile X Syndrome, Down Syndrome, Autism…

sport meeting, in 1952. Are held at the same venue as the olympics Some paralympic athletes have been known to qualify and compete in both the Paralympic and the Olympic Games. The first to hold the Paralympics directly after…

This paper is being written to identify and provide demographic information on a population that I am providing services while learning. The name of the organization I am working with over the spring break is identified as Special Olympics. Special Olympics has a lot of remarkable individuals, the only entity different about these individuals are their mental capacity or physical impairment; their learning performances are slightly lower than the average person. Can special needs individual…