China Special Olympics

[Guest ShaQuaNew]

Just saw this heartwarming story about China hosting this special olympics. With so much negative about China in the US media it's refreshing to see a positive story. This story is even more special as I'm the father of a special needs child.

 

 

SHANGHAI, China (CNN) -- Natalie Williams, a 21-year-old Special Olympics basketball player from Kentucky, says she's never really been treated like a true athletic star. But that was before she came to the Games in China, which has undergone a major change in its treatment of the mentally disabled.

 

Hong Kong's Special Olympics team marches into the stadium during last week's opening ceremony. "They are able to accept special needs people in a way that maybe some other countries do not," Williams says.

 

Last week, organizers rolled out the red carpet for athletes arriving at the Special Olympics in Shanghai, China. Never before in the 39-year history of the Special Olympics has there been such an extravagant, star-studded opening ceremony. And everywhere in this city, there are billboards with the smiling faces of the mentally disabled promoting the Games.

 

...the rest of the story...

 

http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/asiapcf/10/0...pics/index.html

[chilton747]

Yes indeed what a heartwarming story. I say BRAVO Shanghai!!

[GZBILL]

Yes indeed what a heartwarming story. I say BRAVO Shanghai!!

 

I was in Shanghai during the Special Olympics and even I -- yes, even I -- was impressed. They had celebrities, fireworks and a fantastic party for all of the athletes and you could see nothing but smiles on their faces.

 

Many of the government leaders were trying to encourage businesses to give jobs to those with special needs instead of marginalizing them.

 

Overall, a real quality event that may actually produce long-lasting benefits.

[pkfops]

I wonder what Lou Dobbs has to say.

 

"The Communist Government of China has sunk to

a new low; exploiting the retard population for mere

propaganda."