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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Musuruve",
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        "legal_name": "Getrude Musuruve Inimah",
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    "content": "Hon. Speaker, Sir, the Special Olympics World Summer games are a multi-sport event for athletes with intellectual disabilities in the tradition of the Special Olympics Movement. The Special Olympics Movement is a global movement of people creating a new world of inclusion and community where every single person is accepted and welcomed regardless of ability or disability. These games are held every two years alternating with summer and winter games. The next Special Olympics World Games are scheduled to happen in March 2019 in Abu Dhabi. This movement was started to give children and persons with intellectual disabilities an opportunity to participate in athletics and provide year-round training and competitions. This has stirred confidence and joy in children and adults with disabilities who are learning coordination, mastering skills, participating in competitions and preparing themselves for more productive lives. Further, as the movement continues to grow, the joy is that sports is bringing together people with and without intellectual disabilities from every continent. Kenya has participated in previous editions of the Special Olympics. On each occasion, the players have experienced challenges owing to lack of funding and support locally from the Government. A notable effort has been made in Kenya to enhance the lives of Persons Living with Disabilities (PWDs). However, more needs to be done, especially in the area of sports and physical activity for PWDs. Inclusion of PWDs into everyday activities cannot be overstated to enhance their participation in society. It is for this reason that I wish to bring this matter to the attention of the Senate and appeal to the national Government and the relevant Government agencies to support this Special Olympics movement and consider funding participants from Kenya, in terms of training, accommodation, upkeep and insurance."
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