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ERIC Number: EJ307684
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1984
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Normalizing the Special Olympics.
Brickey, Michael
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, v55 n8 p28-29,75-76 Oct 1984
Special Olympics programs have done much to help in the normalization of retarded and disabled individuals. This article suggests problems in the program that tend to label all retarded people as "kids." Ideas for placing a greater emphasis on normalization are discussed. (DF)
Descriptors: Athletics, Disabilities, Mental Retardation, Normalization (Handicapped), Program Effectiveness, Social Bias, Special Programs
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Special Olympics