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south central los angeles regional center

summer issue # 3 vol. 12 july 2014

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sclarc consumers represent at the special olympic usa games

in new jersey

team sclarc raises more

than $5,000 and is one of the top 4 largest walking

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sclarc celebrates 40 years of service provision to individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities residing in

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A total of 54 athletes from Special Olympics Southern California showcased their awe-inspiring abilities at the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games in New Jersey. From June 14 - 21, more than 3,500 athletes from around the U.S. are competing in 16 Olympic-style sports.

Eunice Kennedy Shriver started the concept of Special Olympics in 1963 as a day camp for people with intellectual disabilities to provide them with the therapeutic effects of physical fitness and sports. In 1968, she organized the first International Special Olympics Games, where 1,000 athletes from the United States, Canada and France competed. That year, Special Olympics was founded as a nonprofit organization.

Special Olympics Southern California changes the lives of people with intellectual disabilities through sports training and competition. Children and adults with intellectual disabilities who participate in Special Olympics develop improved physical fitness and motor skills, greater Continued on Page 9

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the governor's budget proposal: time is standing still for people with disabilities and seniors

the giant steps softball team throughouly enjoyed their time in new jersey