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sent by Paul Bassinson, 25 Apr 2021
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The Special Olympics is a global organisation that changes lives by promoting understanding, acceptance and inclusion among people with and without intellectual disabilities. It was founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver to provide people with intellectual disabilities continuing opportunities to realise their potential, develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy and friendship.
The logo of the Special Olympics depicts five figures in a unifying circle to symbolise its global presence. The figures who each have six arms. The arms in the lowered position recalls the time when many people were unaware of the talents and abilities of those with intellectual disabilities- a time before the founding of the Special Olympics.
The straight arms symbolise a greater equality and outreach while the raised
arms represent joy and the realisation of ultimate goals.
Bruce Berry 29 Apr 2021
The photo above
shows the local branch of the Special Olympics in Togo
flying flags with the Special Olympics logo near the hoist and the name of the
Association in the fly. Two versions can be seen - one with a red field
defaced in white and the other being a mirror image - having a white field
defaced in red.
Paul Bassinson, 25 Apr 2021