The 2014 Olympic games are soon upon us, this year being held in Sochi, Russia. While we are awed by the athletes who bring evidence of their talent and hard work to the world-wide stage, there are adults and children who cause a quiet awe daily. These are our Special Olympians and the parents and volunteers who work with them. Today we speak with Raf Adams, Cri Swift and Karen Johnson, who share their experiences with parenting and coaching the children who inspire us in unexpected ways.
Guests
Corin Swift and Rafael Adams
Corin (“Cri”) Swift and Rafael Adams are the parents of two active boys in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Their youngest son has Down syndrome. Corin is committed to ensuring that both of her boys have full opportunities to participate in community activities and follow their dreams. Cri is active in the Maine Down Syndrome Network, and her youngest son participates in a variety of school and community activities including Special Olympics and Root for ME! She serves on the Board of Directors of Maine’s Disability Rights Center. Cri is also a full-time lawyer and partner in the firm Sidley Austin LLP.
Rafael Adams is the owner of Soposup in South Portland, Maine.
Karen Johnson
Karen Johnson has been involved with the Cape Elizabeth Special Olympic program for about 10 years as the coordinator and coach. She is on the Strive Steering Committee and active with one or two other groups dealing with adults with disabilities transitioning their lives into the community. She enjoys writing and writes mostly about her son and her family’s experience dealing with autism but also explore other themes.”
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