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Special Olympics
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Special Olympics is a worldwide sports and competition program
open to individuals who are mentally challenged regardless of their abilities.
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The Special Olympics Oath is . . .
Let me win But, if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.
Our Mission is . . .to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympics-type sports for mentally challenged children and adults. Giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, and experience joy. Allowing participants in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Our Goal is . . .to help mentally challenged persons participate as productive and respected members of society at large, by offering them a fair opportunity to develop and demonstrate their skills and talents through sports training and competition, and by increasing the public’s awareness of their capabilities and needs.
Geographical Area . . .Special Olympic programs are offered in all 83 counties in Michigan. Area 10 encompasses all of Tuscola, Huron, Sanilac and Huron Counties. Area 10 currently has approximately 510 athletes involved in the program. The Benefits . . .Athletes who participate in Special Olympics improve physical fitness and motor skills, develop self-esteem and confidence, make friends and increase family support. Special Olympic athletes carry these benefits with them into their daily lives at home, in the classroom and on the job. Families who participate become stronger as they learn a greater appreciation of their athlete’s abilities. Community volunteers find out what good friends the athletes can be. Everyone learns from each other.
For more information contact your local coordinator:
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Tuscola County
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St. Clair County
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989-673-5200
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810-364-8990
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Eddie Crosby, Area Director
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Bruce Harrison
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Email: ecrosby@tisd.k12.mi.us
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Email: bharrison@sccresa.org
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Highland Pines School
1381 Cleaver Road
Caro MI 48723
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Woodland Schools
PO Box 1500
499 Range Road
Marysville MI 48040-1500
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Huron County
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Sanilac County
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989-269-3464
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810-648-9020
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Jeannie Eiler
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Bonnie Walker
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Email: jeilers@hisd.k12.mi.us
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Email: bwalker@sisd.sanilac.k12.mi.us
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Huron Intermediate School District
711 East Soper Road
Bad Axe MI 48413
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Sanilac Intermediate School District
46 N. Jackson Street
Sandusky, MI 48471
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Printable Special Olympics Brochure
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- Nondiscrimination Policy
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, it is the policy of the Tuscola Intermediate School District that no person shall, on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, height, weight, arrest record, and familial status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or employment. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Tuscola ISD Superintendent, 1385 Cleaver Road, Caro, Michigan 48723, (989) 673-2144.
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