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Article: Special Olympics. (includes executive directors of U.S. chapters)
- Article from:
- The Exceptional Parent
- Article date:
- March 1, 1990
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Special Olympics
Sports events and activities that are appropriate to the age and ability of each athlete.
PURPOSE
Special Olympics is an international movement which, through year-round sports training and competition in the Olympic tradition, gives people with mental retardation the chance to strengthen their character, develop their physical skills, display their talents and fulfill their human potential.
PHILOSOPHY
Special Olympics is founded on the belief that people with mental retardation can, with proper instruction and encouragement, learn, enjoy and benefit from participation in individual and team sports, ...