The Special Olympics was founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver to provide individuals with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to participate in organized sports. The movement aimed to promote inclusion, acceptance, and athleticism while fostering a sense of community and personal achievement. It emerged from a need to challenge the stigma surrounding disabilities and to empower participants through physical fitness and competition. Today, it serves millions of athletes worldwide, promoting a message of respect and dignity.
The Kennedy family had a special needs sister who died many years ago, but I suspect that may have led to the idea of the Special Olympics.
they started the special olympics so that they can help people an make sure every body was treated with the same respect
Well you gotta be good at being disabled
Special Olympics was created in 1968.
No, they don't offer badminton in special olympics
Paralympic Games 29 August - 9 September
Where did olympics start?
The first Special Olympics were held in 1968. The most recent games just wrapped up in June of 2014 in New Jersey. The next international games will be held in Los Angeles in 2015.
The Special Olympics was founded in 1962 and is an internationa organization.
Special Olympics was created in 1968.
para olympics
i think special Olympics were founded because people needed it for their life