Special Olympics, Mississippi
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Our Mission is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for individuals with mental retardation by giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participating in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Our goal is for all persons with mental retardation to have the chance to become useful and productive citizens who are accepted and respected in their communities.
More interesting Facts...
Special Olympics serves more than 1 million persons with mental retardation in more than 160 countries. That number is expected to double by the year 2005.
Children and adults with mental retardation who participate in Special Olympics develop improved physical fitness and motor skills, greater self-confidence and a more positive self-image. They grow mentally, socially and spiritually and, through their activities, exhibit boundless courage and enthusiasm, enjoy the rewards of friendship and ultimately discover not only new abilities and talents but "their voices" as well.
Through Special Olympics Motor Activities Training Program (MATP), developed by physical educators, physical therapists and recreation therapists. MATP emphasizes training and participation rather than competition.