Backwards in wheelchair: down the stairs

[Sylvia]

The special Olympics caters to a different group, athletes with intellectual disabilities. And I agree that they should remain as a separate event.

Often when people think of disabled athletics, they think of the special Olympics. And I think sometimes people may confuse the Paralympics with the special Olympics.

So thanks for bringing that up, so I could clarify this.

[NbyNW]

Yes, as I understand it the Paralympics are organized by a committee within the IOC, so there is already a relationship with the "regular" Olympics. I believe they get the same medals.

The Special Olympics is an entirely different organization with its own history and does have a different focus.