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Who We Are. The Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center at UMass Chan Medical School has a rich history of supporting research, education, and service aimed at improving the quality of life for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families.
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This connection helped foster a lifelong dedication to empowering those who may have otherwise been marginalized by society. Through her work in politics, government, and social activism, Eunice Kennedy Shriver improved the lives of millions of people around the world.
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Eunice Kennedy Shriver, founder of Special Olympics, was a pioneer in the worldwide struggle for rights and acceptance for people with intellectual disabilities. Learn More About Eunice. Her Story. Media Library. Learning Center. Tributes.
Eunice Kennedy Shriver passed away on August 11, 2009 at the age of 88. Eunice Kennedy Shriver 100: A Legacy of Inclusion. Watch on. Watch this event with audio description. Eunice Kennedy was born in Brookline, Massachusetts, on July 10, 1921, the fifth of Rose and Joseph Kennedy’s nine children and their third daughter.
Eunice Mary Kennedy Shriver DSG ( née Kennedy, July 10, 1921 – August 11, 2009) was an American philanthropist [1] and a member of the Kennedy family. She was the founder of the Special Olympics, a sports organization for persons with intellectual disabilities.
