History Of The Special Olympics

Author : Calvin Zimmerman
Publisher : Murphy & Moore Publishing
Page : 494 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2021-11-16
Category : History
ISBN : 1639873058

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History of the Special Olympics by Calvin Zimmerman Pdf

Special Olympics is the world's largest sports organization for intellectually and physically disabled children and adults. It provides year-round training and activities to a large number of participants and Unified Sports partners. Special Olympics competitions at the local, national and regional levels are held throughout the year and all over the world. The Special Olympics organization is recognized by the International Olympic Committee. It organizes the Special Olympic World Games, an international sporting competition for intellectually disabled athletes. The event alternates between summer and winter games in two-year circles. Special Olympics began as a summer day camp called Camp Shriver for children with intellectual and physical disabilities, and turned into a global movement. Different approaches, evaluations, methodologies and advanced studies on this movement have been included in this book. It is a compilation of chapters that discuss the history of and the ideas behind Special Olympics. A number of latest researches have been included in this book to keep the readers up-to-date with the global concepts in this area of study.

Author : William P. Alford,Mei Liao,Fengming Cui
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 574 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2020-01-01
Category : Economic theory. Demography
ISBN : 9789811551284

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An Oral History of the Special Olympics in China Volume 2 by William P. Alford,Mei Liao,Fengming Cui Pdf

This open access book contains the oral histories that were inspired by the work of the Special Olympics in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of its founding. The foreword and prefatory materials provide an overview of the Special Olympics and its growth in the Peoples Republic of China. The sections that follow record interview transcripts of individuals with intellectual disabilities living in Shanghai. In addition to chronicling the involvement of these individuals and their families in the Special Olympics movement, the interview transcripts also capture their daily lives and how they have navigated school and work.

Author : William P. Alford,Mei Liao,Fengming Cui
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 497 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2020-05-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789811550058

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An Oral History of the Special Olympics in China Volume 3 by William P. Alford,Mei Liao,Fengming Cui Pdf

This open access book brings together oral histories that record the experiences of individuals with intellectual disabilities in Shanghai as they participate in their careers. Employees with intellectual disabilities describe their experiences seeking, attaining, and maintaining employment. Their managers, colleagues, and family members also provide keen insight into the challenges and opportunities these individuals have encountered in the process of securing employment. An appendix provides a compilation of employment policies related to people with intellectual disabilities, particularly with respect to Shanghai.

Author : William P Alford,Mei Liao,Fengming Cui
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2020-10-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1013277430

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An Oral History of the Special Olympics in China Volume 3 by William P Alford,Mei Liao,Fengming Cui Pdf

This open access book brings together oral histories that record the experiences of individuals with intellectual disabilities in Shanghai as they participate in their careers. Employees with intellectual disabilities describe their experiences seeking, attaining, and maintaining employment. Their managers, colleagues, and family members also provide keen insight into the challenges and opportunities these individuals have encountered in the process of securing employment. An appendix provides a compilation of employment policies related to people with intellectual disabilities, particularly with respect to Shanghai. This work was published by Saint Philip Street Press pursuant to a Creative Commons license permitting commercial use. All rights not granted by the work's license are retained by the author or authors.

Author : Adam Hellebuyck,Laura Deimel
Publisher : Cherry Lake
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2019-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781534148970

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Special Olympics by Adam Hellebuyck,Laura Deimel Pdf

Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, Special Olympics in the Global Citizens: Sports series explores the topic through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions. Data-focused backmatter is included, as well as a table of contents, author biography, sidebars, bibliography, glossary, and index.

Author : William P. Alford,Mei Liao,Fengming Cui
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2020-05-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789811551321

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An Oral History of the Special Olympics in China Volume 1 by William P. Alford,Mei Liao,Fengming Cui Pdf

This open access book is unique in presenting the first oral history of individuals with an intellectual disability and their families in China. In this summary volume and the two accompanying volumes that follow, individuals with an intellectual disability tell their life stories, while their family members, teachers, classmates, and co-workers describe their professional, academic, and family relationships. Besides interview transcripts, each volume provides observations and records in real time the daily experiences of people with an intellectual disability. Drawing on the methodologies of sociology and oral history, the summary volume provides an unprecedented account of how people with intellectual disabilities in China understand themselves while also examining pertinent issues of public policy and civil society that have ramifications beyond the field of disability itself.

Author : Mike Kennedy
Publisher : Children's Press (Dublin)
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0516223380

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Special Olympics by Mike Kennedy Pdf

Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.

Author : William P Alford,Mei Liao,Fengming Cui
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Human rights
ISBN : 9811551294

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An Oral History of the Special Olympics in China Volume 2 by William P Alford,Mei Liao,Fengming Cui Pdf

Author : David Egan
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781633886292

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More Alike Than Different by David Egan Pdf

In this inspiring memoir, David Egan tells his own story, giving us a window into a life spent pushing boundaries. With a family undaunted by his diagnosis of Down syndrome, Egan learned early to speak up for himself. He has since become a powerful advocate for all people with disabilities. His optimistic perspective rejected the limits of stereotypes and the expectations of others. He shares how the support of loving family and friends led him to overcome challenges and blaze new trails. It started with swimming and baseball, when he earned places on his neighborhood teams, competing fiercely and as a fully accepted teammate. He writes firsthand of the empowering feeling of being fully included in elementary school and at work as an adult. Egan has earned positions at prestigious companies and a distinguished fellowship on Capitol Hill. He sits on the boards of influential advocacy organizations. He has addressed audiences worldwide and has played a powerful global advocacy role with Special Olympics. He allowed himself to dream big, and he encourages everyone to do the same. His lesson to all of us is to focus on our shared humanity despite our differences--and our diagnoses. This hopeful memoir will encourage everyone to make the most of their lives.

Author : William P. Alford,Mei Liao,Fengming Cui
Publisher : Springer
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2020-05-23
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9811551316

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An Oral History of the Special Olympics in China Volume 1 by William P. Alford,Mei Liao,Fengming Cui Pdf

This open access book is unique in presenting the first oral history of individuals with an intellectual disability and their families in China. In this summary volume and the two accompanying volumes that follow, individuals with an intellectual disability tell their life stories, while their family members, teachers, classmates, and co-workers describe their professional, academic, and family relationships. Besides interview transcripts, each volume provides observations and records in real time the daily experiences of people with an intellectual disability. Drawing on the methodologies of sociology and oral history, the summary volume provides an unprecedented account of how people with intellectual disabilities in China understand themselves while also examining pertinent issues of public policy and civil society that have ramifications beyond the field of disability itself.

Author : William P. Alford,Mei Liao,Fengming Cui
Publisher : Springer
Page : 489 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2020-07-31
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9811550042

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An Oral History of the Special Olympics in China Volume 3 by William P. Alford,Mei Liao,Fengming Cui Pdf

This open access book brings together oral histories that record the experiences of individuals with intellectual disabilities in Shanghai as they participate in their careers. Employees with intellectual disabilities describe their experiences seeking, attaining, and maintaining employment. Their managers, colleagues, and family members also provide keen insight into the challenges and opportunities these individuals have encountered in the process of securing employment. An appendix provides a compilation of employment policies related to people with intellectual disabilities, particularly with respect to Shanghai.

Author : Nancy Gilbert,Michael E. Goodman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0886823110

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The Special Olympics by Nancy Gilbert,Michael E. Goodman Pdf

A history of the Special Olympics from its founding by Eunice Kennedy Shriver to the present, with profiles of Special Olympians.

Author : Chris Nikic,Nik Nikic
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2021-10-05
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780785256458

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1% Better by Chris Nikic,Nik Nikic Pdf

What would life look like if you measured your success by improvements instead of victories? Nik Nikic shares the incredible story of his son Chris’s journey to become the first person with Down syndrome to ever complete an IRONMAN® triathlon, inspiring others to achieve their goals by getting 1 percent better every day. From the moment Chris Nikic was born, his parents knew he could achieve anything he set his mind to do. So when he became involved in triathlons with the Special Olympics, his dad, Nik, took on the role of coach and encouraged Chris to aim even higher. Together, they set their sights on making history—Chris becoming the first person with Down syndrome to complete an IRONMAN® triathlon. Written from Chris’s father’s perspective, Nik shares the 1% Better mindset that has helped Chris achieve many of his goals—and the underlying principles of the 1% Better system can help you pursue and achieve your dreams too! Through Chris and Nik’s story, learn the benefits of applying the model to your own life and discover how to: Overcome the mental hurdles of pain Stay motivated using three irrefutable laws of motivation See failures as opportunities for improvement Form a lifelong habit of success You may never be the best. But you can be better than your best when you stop imposing self-limitations and begin the journey to reach your goals—one confident step at a time. Publisher’s Note: 1% Better is written in Nik Nikic’s voice. Chris and his accomplishments are the focus of 1% Better, and Chris is a coauthor of the book as he was interviewed by his father and the writer.

Author : Sheila Dinn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : PSU:000031404020

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Hearts of Gold by Sheila Dinn Pdf

Covers the history of the Special Olympics, the various events in which mentally and physically handicapped athletes compete, and some of the people involved in this international competition.

Author : Fern G. Brown
Publisher : Franklin Watts
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0531200620

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Special Olympics by Fern G. Brown Pdf

Describes the history and organization of the Special Olympics and explains how athletes and volunteers can get involved.