The Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act was signed by U.S. President George W. Bush, providing \$15 million over 5 years to increase understanding and respect for people with intellectual disabilities (ID).

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During the 2000s, SpO became more world-renowned as more congressional meetings were held to work through cultural and language barriers. 

Special Olympics Growth in the 2000s 


History: Out of the Shadows: Events Leading to the Founding of Special Olympics. (2022). Special Olympics. https://www.specialolympics.org/about/history/out-of-the-shadows-events-leading-to-the-founding-of-special-olympics 

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