Education and training of the mentally retarded · 1982 · 20 citations · 0 references
EducationPhysical EducationSports MedicineCommunity DevelopmentCommunity EngagementSports Injury PreventionCommunity InclusionCommunity IntegrationCommunity-based ImplementationEvent EvaluationPost-event EvaluationSport ParticipationCommunity Engagement EvaluationCommunity Integration RightsCommunity Sport DevelopmentCommunity Support For EventsDisability Sport ParticipationInclusive Sport ParticipationSpecial Olympics
The Special Olympics program for retarded children and youth was critically analyzed. Positive aspects and limitations of the Special Olympics are described in the context of the historical role of the program and in the need to pursue community-based recreation programming. Suggestions for improving the Special Olympics were provided.