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Eunice Kennedy Shriver

Eunice Kennedy Shriver places medal around athletes neck. Eunice entrega una medalla en los Juegos de 1968
Eunice Kennedy Shriver Learning Center
Eunice Kennedy Shriver holding an athletes arm up in victory.

Lesson 1: A Message of Hope, A Message of Victory

Eunice Kennedy Shriver gave the Charge to the Athletes at the Opening Ceremonies of the International Summer Special Olympics Games in South Bend, Indiana on August, 2, 1987.
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Abu Dhabi opening ceremonies with fireworks.

Lesson 2: Special Olympics: An Empowering Timeline

Many people have things they care about. These passions lead to setting goals. When someone feels motivated to take control and reach a goal they are empowered.
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Eunice Kennedy Shriver standing by a tree

Lesson 3: Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Core values, Upper Level

Learn about Eunice Kennedy Shriver’s core values and how it shaped the Special Olympics mission.
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Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Maria Shriver

Lesson 4: Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Core values, Lower Level

Learn about Eunice Kennedy Shriver’s core values and how it shaped the Special Olympics mission.
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Lesson 5: You Belong in the Game

In the 1950’s and 1960’s people with ID were not included. Their strengths were ignored. They were excluded from sports and left out of camps. People thought they did not belong because they learned, looked, and moved differently. Learn how the inclusion revolution has taken shape over the last few decades.
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A young girl and young woman with Eunice.

Lesson 6: Becoming a Changemaker like Eunice Kennedy Shriver

Learn how certain social skills can help you become a change maker like Eunice Kennedy Shriver. Read through the questions and think about each question or talk about them in a group.
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Eunice and athletes kicking footballs.

Eunice Kennedy Shriver

Eunice Kennedy Shriver, fundadora de Olimpiadas Especiales, fue pionera en la lucha mundial por los derechos y la aceptación de las personas con discapacidad intelectual.
Portrait of Eunice Kennedy Shriver
Eunice Kennedy Shriver

Eunice Kennedy Shriver's Story

Eunice Kennedy Shriver, founder of Special Olympics, was a pioneer in the worldwide struggle for rights and acceptance for people with intellectual disabilities.
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Eunice up close with an athlete.

Eunice Kennedy Shriver

Stories about Eunice, her life, and Special Olympics.
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Historia

Desde un campamento de verano para personas con discapacidades intelectuales hasta un movimiento deportivo global, Olimpiadas Especiales ha estado cambiando vidas y actitudes desde 1968.