I was invited to join the Special Olympics Kenya University of Nairobi
club by my classmate who was already a unified partner. At first I was
apprehensive because before then I had never interacted with any individual
with intellectual disabilities. But on the first day of training all my fears
and misconceptions were erased by the great experience I had. I discovered that
individuals with intellectual disabilities are just like me, they have dreams
and desires and given the opportunity they can as well shine like any other
young person. Since then I have made lasting friendship with my teammates with
intellectual disabilities, actually I have noticed that they also value our
friendship and therefore I should not take them for granted. Above the
friendship and changed attitude I have learnt many important virtues from
Special Olympics athletes, I have learnt determination, consistency and
patience. I can say I have become a better person since I joined Special
Olympics Kenya.
LEARNING FROM SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES
Basketball