deaflympics

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Deaflympics Chelsea Grandy-Priday March 12, 2025
1010 Oral Communication Presentation
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Introductionto The Deaflympics
Eugène Rubens-Alcais (1884- 1963) gt

• 1st Games Summer 1924
• Paris, France gt
• 5 countries
• 148 Athletes

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• 86 Countries
• 2859 Athletes
• 2017
• 113 National Deaf Sports Federations are members
  of ICSD
• International Committee of Sports for the Deaf

• Afghanistan
• Algeria
• Argentina
• Armenia
• Austrailia
• Austria
• Azerbaijan
• Bahrain
• Bangladesh
• Belarus
• Belgium
• Bolivia
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Botswana
• Brazil
• Bulgaria
• Cameroon
• Canada
• Chad

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What is The Deaflympics Purpose/Mission?

• Aisa Pacific Deaf Sports Confederation
• European Deaf Sports Organization
• Pan America Deaf Sports Organization
• The Confederation of African Deaf Sports

The logo, designed in 2003 by Deaflympian and
graphic artist Ralph Fernandez, is a powerful and
uplifting symbol of the international deaf sports
community. It embodies key elements such as sign
language, deaf identity, international cultures,
unity, and the enduring continuity of the
Deaflympic movement. (Quote sourced from the
Deaflympics.com)

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Deaf with a Capitol D
Olympism is a philosophy of life, exalting and
combining in a balanced whole the qualities of
body, will and mind. Blending sport with culture
and education, Olympism seeks to create a way of
life based on the joy of effort, the educational
value of good example, social responsibility and
respect for universal fundamental ethical
principles. -International Olympic Committee -
2025 -
Why Not the Paraolympics?

• A Marginalized Group
• Needs Information Visually
• Abled Physically/Mentally

At a Disadvantage around Typical
Does Not Need any Accommodations in Sports
Athlete
Widely Recognized

• The Majority Group
• Abled Physically/Mentally

• A Marginalized Group
• Disabled Physically/Mentally

Brotherhood Through Sports
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International Sign (IS)
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Conclusion
3 Main takeaways

• The Deaflympics are a pillar of the Deaf
  Community
• It is not appropriate for the Deaflympics to be
  under the Special Olympics umbrella
• The Deaf Community will benefit from your
  viewership

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The socialization and participation of
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Különleges Bánásmód - Interdiszciplináris
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5th WFD Asia Conference 2016. (2016, August 31).
International Sign (IS) Part 1. YouTube.
https//youtu.be/xqIdx1SGcyM