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On October 30, 2004, President George W. Bush signed into law the "Special Olympics Sport

and Empowerment Act," Public Law 108-406. The bill authorized funding for its Healthy Athletes, Education, and Worldwide Expansion programs. Co-sponsored by Representatives Roy Blunt (R-MO), and Steny Hoyer (D-MD), and Senators Rick Santorum (R-PA) and Harry Reid (D-NV), the bills were passed by unanimous consent in both chambers.

The first International Special Olympics Games were held in Chicago, Illinois, USA, in 1968. The first Winter Special Olympics were held in February 1977 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, USA. In 1988, the Special Olympics was recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). It is the only spo

The Special Olympics was founded by Eunice Kennedy Shriver in 1962. Shriver's sister with an intellectual disability, the late Rosemary Kennedy, is often credited as her inspiration to create Special Olympics. The Special Olympics originally conducted a series of sports camps known as Camp Shriver, beginning in June 1962. These evolved into an international sporting competition for intellectually disabled athletes.

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Special Olympics VA -Home PageSports organization that has celebrated the spirit, courage and determination of children and adult athletes with mental disabilities. More

Special Olympics VA -VolunteerTo volunteer with Special Olympics Virginia, an application and screening form must be completed and a background check may be carried out.. More

Special Olympics in Northern Virginia, Area 26Year-round program of sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with mental retardation. NOVASOVA is Area 26, accredited by Special. More

Special Olympics in Northern Virginia - ContributeGetting Involved at the Corporate Level with Special Olympics Virginia. Becoming involved with Special Olympics Virginia is an ideal way to maximize your. More

Special Olympics Torch Run of VirginiaVirginia Law Enforcement Torch Run to benefit Special Olympics Virginia. More

Torch Run - Welcome to the Virginia Torch Run SiteKenny’s contributions included efforts made directly to Special Olympics Virginia. Kenny Field’s son, Tony, is a Special Olympics athlete and Kenny’s. More

Special Olympics - Area 3What is special olympics? Our mission · How are we organized? News Updates. Bowling and Skiing to Start Soon. 2007-10-09. Area 3 bowling starts Sunday,. More

Special Olympics Virginia. (SOVA), headquartered in Richmond, is divided. into. five. Sections. –. North,. Northwest,. Southwest, Southeast, and Central.. More

Polar Plunge XII to Benefit Special Olympics VirginiaPolar Plunge Winter festival to benefit Special Olympics Virginia. More

Polar Plunge XII to Benefit Special Olympics VirginiaFestival to benefit Special Olympics Virginia. This annual event to date has over 2000 plungers, many, many volunteers and spectators. More

Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police | VACP Programs | Special. Special Olympics Virginia, the state chapter of Special Olympics Inc., provides year-round sports training and athletic competition to thousands of athletes. More

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In July of 2006, the first United States National Special Olympic games were held at Iowa State University. Teams from all 50 states and the District of Columbia participated. The organization offers year-round training and competition in 26 Olympic-type summer and winter sports. The Special Olympics Oath is "Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt."

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