I have a child with Down syndrome and cp. it is my understanding that it is the para Olympians who are pushing the division between cognitive disability and physical.  Did either of you ever try participating in para Olympics?
Anu

On Aug 23, 2013, at 8:27 AM, Trisha Cummings <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Yes, Kathy - Amber wasn't allowed to do Special Olympics either as a child - only for kids with cognitive disabilities. It sucks and I no longer support them. 
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> I was born with Cerebral Palsy.  I can't join Special Olympics because I do= n't have a cognitive disability or delay =2C Has this ever happened to anyo=
> ne on this list before?                            =
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