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Who are in Special Olympics?
the people in the special Olympics are kids/teens/adults with a mental illness such as down syndrome or autism. The special Olympics gives them a chance to be successfull in sports, and get the attention they deserve. Special Olympics is for kids/teens/adults, all of whom have an intellectual disability, which can include diagnosed conditions like Down Syndrome and autism. Special Olympics gives people with an intellectual disability the chance to transform their lives through regular sports training and competition provided by a network of volunteers in their local community. Special Olympics gives all people with an intellectual disability a chance to reach their personal best. Rather than be shut out from their community, it is a place where they can make friends, have fun, get fit and feel proud of themselves.
Who could qualify for the special Olympics?
It is the Olympic Games for people with learning disabilities. They are different to the Olympics and the Paralympics. See the link below.
Do they have reserved parking for non-handicap people at the Special Olympics?
Do they have reserved parking for non-handicap people at the Special Olympics?
How was special Olympics founded?
i think special Olympics were founded because people needed it for their life
Why did they start a special Olympics for people in need?
they started the special olympics so that they can help people an make sure every body was treated with the same respect
Is there a Olympics for disabled people?
a disabled person can be in the special Olympics but not in the real Olympics
Do people with autism play sports?
It is called the special olympics.
How can curling be adapted for people with physical challenges?
Many people in wheelchairs curl in the special Olympics
How do mental retarded people play sports?
They play each other in the special olympics.
Why do famous people have Asperger's Syndrome?
A small fraction of the population has Asperger's Syndrome. It is likely that some of these people would become famous. People with Asperger's Syndrome can excel in their special interest areas and thus can become famous in those areas. There are famous historical people who are speculated to have Asperger's Syndrome because of a few traits known about them. They did not necessarily have Asperger's Syndrome.
Can people with Asperger's Syndrome compete in the Special Olympics?
No. We are not physically handicapped. I was a star runner and hurdler in track, and always finished in the top ten at Cross Country Running. I sucked at football, baseball, and basketball. Actually I found this article that talks about an athlete with aspergers who has won medals in the Special Olympics. http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2007/04/19/for_man_with_aspergers_ice_levels_the_playing_field/
Which Olympic games are held only for people with mental disabilities?
Paralympic games.
