Special Olympics was founded in the 1960s by Eunice Kennedy Shriver to provide sports training and athletic competitions for people with intellectual disabilities. The organization has since grown to serve over 5 million athletes in 170 countries. Its mission is to empower athletes through sport, promote inclusion, and demonstrate courage. Special Olympics offers year-round programs in sports, health initiatives, and youth leadership to improve the lives of people with disabilities around the world.

1. SpecialOlympicsPresented by:Alex TriguerosAmarillis Orfanos

2. History of the FoundationFounded by Eunice Kennedy Shriver in late 1950sIn her own yard w/ 75 intellectual disabled individualsBy 1968, 40 camps nationwideIn 1968 the first Special Olympics games were held in Soldier Field in ChicagoFor more than 40 years children and adultsWith intellectual disabilities explore their Capabilities in a variety of sports and somaticactivities

3. MissionProvide a Friendly EnvironmentDevelop Physical FitnessDemonstrate CourageExperience Happiness and Participation Create FriendshipCommunity InvolvementUnite Family

4. Mission Empower Athletes through Sport

5. Lead the way through Research

6. Pledge to stop using the word “Retard”

7. Create a bond with the International Community

8. Build a lifetime experiencePrograms OffersCommunity InvolvementEducationHealthHungerNutritionChange in AttitudesPower to connect people and promote acceptance of people differences

9. Programs OffersEmpower through SportsConfidenceSkillsDeterminationHealthCare ProgramsProvide Basic Check-upsEliminate Suffering caused byChronic Pain, Diseases, Blindness, Hearing Loss, Depression and Suicide

10. Programs OffersLeading Research & Influencing PolicyLeading the WayIdentify 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 needChanging AttitudesOpening doors in Education, Health Care and EmploymentAiding ChildrenProviding Health Care, Education and Recreational Sports

11. InputsAthletes ParticipationCoaches InputFamily InvolvementVolunteer’s contributionAnd of course your Donation

12. InputsSpecial 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. ProcessProviding year-round training programsDevelop Physical FitnessDemonstrate Competition Experience Joy and Participation Share the Gifts and Skills

14. ProcessHost Summer and Winter Olympics Games every yearProvide Youth Outreach programs and Youth SummitsWhere young people w/out disabilities join to discuss diversity and acceptanceProvide Health Care and Support in third world countriesSet Up Fundraisers

15. OutputCommunity TogethernessSense of Appreciation Building FriendshipsUnderstanding AcceptancesLearningHealthTeaching

16. OutcomesWe have transformed the lives of millions of individuals with intellectual disabilities and withoutWe helped improve the health of individuals in neglected countries

17. OutcomesWe have given the opportunity for individuals from separate worlds to collaborate together and comprehend one anotherWe helped demonstrate courage and generate motivation through our physical fitness activities year-roundWe have promoted equality for all

18. GoalsGiving Intellectually Disabled individuals a chance to succeed in lifePromote 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 CommunitySpecial 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 CommunitySpecial Olympics strives to eliminate the use of the “R-Word” and achieve acceptance and equality for All people around the globe.

21. Foundation’s SupportThe 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 SupportBy teaching people to think and become problem-solvers, it’s leads each individuals in the community to get involved.