The City of Campbell River has proclaimed the week of July 18th to the 24th to be Special Olympics Global Week of Inclusion.

The City of Campbell River has proclaimed the week of July 18th to the 24th to be Special Olympics Global Week of Inclusion. Mayor Andy Adams signed the proclamation last week.

The proclamation says Special Olympics athletes have historically experienced feelings of isolation and exclusion, which escalated throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.

It goes on to say that the City of Campbell River stands for inclusion and wishes to ensure that people with intellectual disabilities experience respect, friendship, and ongoing access to the Special Olympics programs to help them thrive.

During the Week of Inclusion, Special Olympics BC will highlight and celebrate Champions of Inclusion; those who step forward to show leadership for inclusion and respect of people with intellectual disabilities, who are still left behind and forgotten far too often in society.