Image: Rebecca, student athlete with Special Olympics Spring 2022
This week the theme of the Special Olympics continues. Although Down Syndrome may be the most well known, there are other conditions that can result in intellectual disabilities. Participation in sports has many benefits, including improvement to physical health, team participation, and achieving goals. Connections between families are formed. The Special Olympics website has many stories of the impact on communities, both here in the USA and around the world.
The happy smile on Rebecca's face shows how much she enjoyed her participation in the Special Olympics. Here is a link to the full story:
https://www.cheltenham.org/district-spotlight-hub/21-22-spotlights
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