Being a part of an organization like the Special Olympics has taught me a lot about individuals with Special Needs. A program like the Special Olympics gives children and adults the experiences they should be given. Before becoming involved with the Special Olympics, I was not aware of the wonderful organizations in the area devoted to providing support, encouragement and experiences to individuals with Special Needs. After helping with the Special Olympics only a few times, I quickly realized how necessary these organizations are to the community. The Special Olympics puts focus on promoting friendships within families, between other Special Olympics athletes and the community. Particularly, for our project, we helped in the Young Athletes Program for children ages three to nine. This gives younger children the chance to become involved in the Special Olympics at a young age and gives them the opportunity to discover different sports and develop physical fitness before they enter the Special Olympics at the age of 12. The Young Athletes Program is one of the only programs specifically for children of this age group and gives younger children the opportunity to have experiences that they might not otherwise have had before the Special Olympics.
Working with the Special Olympics has impacted me personally on many levels. The Special Olympics has connected me and given me experiences in working with children with Special Needs. As a future teacher, this will be helpful in the classroom and will allow me to enhance the personal bonds I make with my students. As a community, the Special Olympics’ encourages everyone to be involved and help those around them and to create friendships, share your gifts and share your skills with others.
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