Post #20 Reflection (Week 12)

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Welcome to week 12 reflection, where I will inform you what I have learned this week with some of the class learning material and material I supplied to complement the learning outcome this week. Also, we are almost done with the 14-week semester in the RM 207 Disability & Inclusion class at my University.

 This week, our learning has involved studying sports-special Olympics, which includes the Paralympics and Extremity games, along with a sports accommodation activity, which I  will be posting on Saturday on this blog labelled as Post #21.  

Special Olympics

The Special Olympics provides opportunities to those with disabilities and gives them the chance to showcase their skills and abilities. It is a great way for those with disabilities to gain friendships, have fun, learn new skills and have something to look forward to in their schedule. 

When did the Special Olympics start? It started in the 1950s and the early 1960s when Eunice Shrive saw how unfairly those with disabilities were treated. The first game was held July 19-20, 1968, in Chicago, Illinois. 26 US states and Canada competed in track and swimming. 

Special Olympics USA

Calgary Special Olympics (Canada)


Paralympic Games

It is a sport made for those with impairments that vary from being deaf or missing limbs. It had started out for those who were injured in the war. After World War II, it was widely introduced. 


On July 29, 1948, Dr. Gutterman organized the first competition for wheelchair athletes. This involved 16 injured servicemen and women. 

Those who participated in the Paralympics had one or more of the following limitations.

  1. Amputations
  2. Cerebral Palsy
  3. Intellectual disabilities
  4. Wheelchairs users
  5. Visually impaired 
  6. Physical disabilities
  7. Hearing impairments 

Extremity Games 

Extremity Games are sports events that are made for those with the loss of limbs and limb differences. This includes extreme sports events, competitions, clinics, and exhibitions for athletes with amputations and spinal cord injuries. 






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