Advocating for children and adults with disabilities, this blog began during the 2008 presidential campaign to track the candidates' positions and records. Citizen advocacy for people with disabilities and their families is critical, and not just during election seasons. Don't let your elected officials play politics with your children and loved ones. They deserve better.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Vice President Biden Visits Special Olympics
On Thursday, Vice President Joe Biden visited the Special Olympic World Winter Games in Boise, Idaho. He said President Obama is committed to programs designed to improve the lives of Americans with disabilities and special needs, adding that Special Olympics athletes have what his mother called "bravery in their hearts." A recent report showed that Special Olympians are more physically active than the general population in America.
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