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A World of Neglect
People with intellectual disabilities are every society's most neglected population. Nearly 200 million people, or three percent of the world's population, have an intellectual disability, making it the largest disability population in the world.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
P&G | Special Olympics: What I See
Mothers always say it best and my mom said, "I share this in honor of our Special Olympics athlete daughter, Jennifer Hoover. This video clip reminds me so much of her life journeys! Jennifer is now a beautiful young woman of 34 - gainfully employed, swims lots, & loves to write poetry & enjoys her Special Olympics friends!! There are no limits to what she can do - same goes for all Special Olympics athletes".
I see someone
That can do anything
Or, be anyone
I see what they can do (inside)
Not their disability (outside)
I see someone
That can have their own life
But it takes much more time for some than others
Maybe all their lives
To find out what they want
I see someone
That can be on their own
With help they can
With more time
I see someone
That is special
In their own way
And will not stop for anything
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Driven to Win
I was driven to win
Because of who I am
Not because of what I look like
Not because I learn slower
Not because I’m handicapped
But, because I try to do my best
At whatever I do ever day
I am driven to win
To try and win that gold medal
At the State Games
To show others
That anything is possible
All you got to do is try
And you will achieve
What none other could
I am driven to win
Because of what
God made me to be
And no one can stop me
From doing what
God made me to do
I was driven to win
Because we all are
Miracles from God
Especially those that are different
To show others
What can be achieved
When kids are in Special Olympics
Because of who I am
Not because of what I look like
Not because I learn slower
Not because I’m handicapped
But, because I try to do my best
At whatever I do ever day
I am driven to win
To try and win that gold medal
At the State Games
To show others
That anything is possible
All you got to do is try
And you will achieve
What none other could
I am driven to win
Because of what
God made me to be
And no one can stop me
From doing what
God made me to do
I was driven to win
Because we all are
Miracles from God
Especially those that are different
To show others
What can be achieved
When kids are in Special Olympics
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
SO COLLEGE
Are you in? Are you a fan of dignity? Of acceptance? Of the humanity of all people, regardless of ability? If so, it is time you joined our network of college and university students supporting Special Olympics.
Connecting People Together
SO College connects hotspots of college student involvement with individuals with intellectual disabilities and the social movement for their benefit. Created by college students for college students, the network seeks the membership of campus groups who share the common goals of enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities and building a more accepting world for all.
The movement has already started. Sign up today!
Mission: The SO College network unites college students to enhance the lives of people with intellectual disabilities through sports, friendship, advocacy and other activities.
What YOU Can Do
Make a difference in a special person's life and fill out the SO College application today!
Get in touch with Special Olympics near you to see what you can do to help.
Follow Special Olympics online through Twitter, Facebook and our own Fan Community.
Donate money to keep Special Olympics programs going.
Contribute five minutes to take the pledge to stop using "retard" as an insult.
Know someone with an intellectual disability? Refer them to a Special Olympics program nearby
Join the group on Facebook.
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Connecting People Together
SO College connects hotspots of college student involvement with individuals with intellectual disabilities and the social movement for their benefit. Created by college students for college students, the network seeks the membership of campus groups who share the common goals of enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities and building a more accepting world for all.
The movement has already started. Sign up today!
Mission: The SO College network unites college students to enhance the lives of people with intellectual disabilities through sports, friendship, advocacy and other activities.
What YOU Can Do
Make a difference in a special person's life and fill out the SO College application today!
Get in touch with Special Olympics near you to see what you can do to help.
Follow Special Olympics online through Twitter, Facebook and our own Fan Community.
Donate money to keep Special Olympics programs going.
Contribute five minutes to take the pledge to stop using "retard" as an insult.
Know someone with an intellectual disability? Refer them to a Special Olympics program nearby
Join the group on Facebook.
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Sunday, October 4, 2009
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Learn how to Waltz - Ballroom Dancing
I alway's wanted to try Ballroom Dancing. Indiana I think is the first to offer Ballroom. You can find more info. at http://www.soindiana.org/Sports/SportsOffered/BallroomDancing/tabid/261/Default.aspx
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
YOUNG ATHLETES
Imagine a 7-year-old child, unsure, introverted and afraid to speak up and ask to play with other children. Now imagine that same child, happy, active and laughing as he runs around the playing field with his new friends.
Introduction to the World of Sport:
Through Young Athletes, volunteers introduce young children to the world of sport, with the goal of preparing them for Special Olympics sports training and competition when they get older. The program focuses on the basics that are crucial to cognitive development: physical activities that develop motor skills and hand-eye coordination, and the application of these physical skills through sports skills programs.
Improved social skills is another inspiring reason parents enroll their children in Young Athletes. The confidence boost makes it easier for them to interact with other children on the playground, whether or not they have intellectual disabilities.
An Amazing Program:
After watching her son Brendan participate, Colleen Popp of Delaware, USA, observed with a proud smile, “Brendan has changed physically and socially on many levels since he has participated in this program. He's jumping; he's running; he's hitting balls; he's running bases. He's shown a lot of interest socially with his friends and with his typical peers. It's been an amazing program so far.”
Reports from parents are encouraging, and the science looks promising, too. Special Olympics commissioned the University of Massachusetts to conduct a study of Young Athletes pilot sites to learn more about the program’s benefits. Preliminary findings suggest that participation in Young Athletes may lead to improvements in motor development, social and emotional development and communication development.
"Sports play a critical role in the health and development of all children, including those with disabilities."
Hon. Ann Veneman, Executive Director, UNICEF
Found here
Introduction to the World of Sport:
Through Young Athletes, volunteers introduce young children to the world of sport, with the goal of preparing them for Special Olympics sports training and competition when they get older. The program focuses on the basics that are crucial to cognitive development: physical activities that develop motor skills and hand-eye coordination, and the application of these physical skills through sports skills programs.
Improved social skills is another inspiring reason parents enroll their children in Young Athletes. The confidence boost makes it easier for them to interact with other children on the playground, whether or not they have intellectual disabilities.
An Amazing Program:
After watching her son Brendan participate, Colleen Popp of Delaware, USA, observed with a proud smile, “Brendan has changed physically and socially on many levels since he has participated in this program. He's jumping; he's running; he's hitting balls; he's running bases. He's shown a lot of interest socially with his friends and with his typical peers. It's been an amazing program so far.”
Reports from parents are encouraging, and the science looks promising, too. Special Olympics commissioned the University of Massachusetts to conduct a study of Young Athletes pilot sites to learn more about the program’s benefits. Preliminary findings suggest that participation in Young Athletes may lead to improvements in motor development, social and emotional development and communication development.
"Sports play a critical role in the health and development of all children, including those with disabilities."
Hon. Ann Veneman, Executive Director, UNICEF
Found here
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