Part of what Special Olympics is trying to do is break down stereotypes that still exist for people. There is still a lot of fear.

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The Special Olympics wants to help people understand that people with disabilities are not different from anyone else. Many people still have negative ideas about people with disabilities, and this makes them afraid. The Special Olympics is trying to show that people with disabilities can do many of the same things as everyone else.

About Maria Shriver

Maria Shriver is an American journalist, author, and member of the prominent Shriver and Kennedy families. She was married to former California governor and actor Arnold Schwarzenegger until their divorce in 2011. Shriver has had a successful career in journalism, including anchoring at NBC News, and has also been involved in various philanthropic endeavors.

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