2. History of the Foundation Founded by Eunice Kennedy Shriver in late 1950s In her own yard w/ 75 intellectual disabled individuals By 1968, 40 camps nationwide In 1968 the first Special Olympics games were held in Soldier Field in Chicago For more than 40 years children and adults With intellectual disabilities explore their Capabilities in a variety of sports and somatic activities
3. Mission Provide a Friendly Environment Develop Physical Fitness Demonstrate Courage Experience Happiness and Participation Create Friendship Community Involvement Unite Family
9. Programs Offers Empower through Sports Confidence Skills Determination HealthCare Programs Provide Basic Check-ups Eliminate Suffering caused by Chronic Pain, Diseases, Blindness, Hearing Loss, Depression and Suicide
10. Programs Offers Leading Research & Influencing Policy Leading the Way Identify the issues and reaching out to Leaders in Government, Education, Health Care, Non-Profit Sectors and Businesses to Influence policy and bring valuable service to those in need Changing Attitudes Opening doors in Education, Health Care and Employment Aiding Children Providing Health Care, Education and Recreational Sports
12. Inputs Special Olympics is made up of passionate and benevolent individuals from every walk of life, who all share the common belief in dignity equality and opportunity for all people. There is a plethora of people from all around the world, such as Global Ambassadors, International Board Members, Regional Management Teams, Staff, and Volunteers working together to make the organization a global success.
13. Process Providing year-round training programs Develop Physical Fitness Demonstrate Competition Experience Joy and Participation Share the Gifts and Skills
14. Process Host Summer and Winter Olympics Games every year Provide Youth Outreach programs and Youth Summits Where young people w/out disabilities join to discuss diversity and acceptance Provide Health Care and Support in third world countries Set Up Fundraisers
15. Output Community Togetherness Sense of Appreciation Building Friendships Understanding Acceptances Learning Health Teaching
16. Outcomes We have transformed the lives of millions of individuals with intellectual disabilities and without We helped improve the health of individuals in neglected countries
17. Outcomes We have given the opportunity for individuals from separate worlds to collaborate together and comprehend one another We helped demonstrate courage and generate motivation through our physical fitness activities year-round We have promoted equality for all
18. Goals Giving Intellectually Disabled individuals a chance to succeed in life Promote equality for all “Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt”. Special Olympics athlete oath is an axiom standard for the organization to meet
19. Need for Community Special Olympics commits to helping and improving the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities in over 170 countries around the world. The Special Olympics reaches out to the communities near you and even in war-torn countries to help build a safe world, where adults and children can learn to accept one another, no matter what physical or mental challenges they are faced with.
20. Need for Community Special Olympics strives to eliminate the use of the “R-Word” and achieve acceptance and equality for All people around the globe.
21. Foundation’s Support The Foundation for Critical Thinking would be a good institution to provide funding for this program. The Foundation for Critical Thinking promotes educating people to teach other’s the concept of critical thinking.
22. Foundation’s Support By teaching people to think and become problem-solvers, it’s leads each individuals in the community to get involved.
23. What you can do Get involved with a Special Olympics Program near you. Visit us at www.specialolympics.org Take the R-word pledge to stop the use of the word “retard” and put an end to such Pejorative remarks. “A rewarding life is filled with challenge, so do not pity me. Give me a chance!” Thomas Gatu, Special Olympics Athlete
24. What you can do Donate now and help Special Olympics transform the lives of individuals with disabilities. Just remember to Think critically, Read up, and take Action to better understand these people with disabilities and learn acceptance because in the end, we are ALL human.
25. And Please support your local Special Olympics Thank You!
