Special Olympics

What empowers you?

“Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the

attempt.”

Eunice Kennedy Shriver

3 million athletes

26 sports

181 Countries

All 50 states

3% of the world’s population

empower

social

52% employed

“You may be able to out-read me, but I can

out-run you.”-Billy Quick

mental

physical

Kendall Bailey

Becky Smith

Loretta Claiborne

ESPN’s ESPY Arthur Ashe Award for Courage

Be a fan.

Franco HarrisSue Paterno

confidence.

fun.

pride.empowerment.

courage.

success.

competition.

be a fan.

What percent of the world’s population is mentally disabled?

1.1.2%2.3%3.5%4.7%

a. 1.2%

d. 7% c. 5% b. 3%

Who created the Special Olympics?

a. Becky Smithb. Loretta Claibornec. Kendall Baileyd. Eunice Kennedy Shriver

What was the Special Olympics’ response to the inclusion

movement? a. Unified Sportsb. Beaver Stadium Run/Walkc. Inclusion Sports Programd. Friends Play Center

Who is the highest achieving mentally disabled individual?

a. Loretta Claiborneb. Eunice Kennedy Shriverc. Becky Smithd. Kendall Bailey

What benefits do the Special Olympics provide for

athletes?

a. Mental benefitsb. Social benefitsc. Physical benefitsd. All of the above

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