Tag Archives: Anthony Shriver

A Person Who Changed the World…Eunice Kennedy Shriver

Posted on October 6, 2011 by

On Saturday, September 24, people around the world held events  celebrating the spirit and legacy of our founder, Eunice Kennedy Shriver (EKS) as part of EKS Day.  Eunice Kennedy Shriver dedicated her life to empowering people with intellectual disabilities and … Continue reading →

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Hoyer, King Introduce Eunice Kennedy Shriver Act

Posted on June 14, 2011 by

BREAKING NEWS direct from Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer’s website: WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD) and Rep. Peter King (R-NY) introduced H.R. 2152, the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Act, with 30 original cosponsors. It passed the House … Continue reading →

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The Truth about Special Needs Bullying

Posted on February 15, 2011 by

Today marks the official release of a groundbreaking report from AbilityPath.org about bullying among children with special needs called “Walk a Mile in Their Shoes.” This important report demonstrates how bullying is a silent epidemic in schools across the country.  … Continue reading →

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Shriver family statement on passing of Sargent Shriver

Posted on January 18, 2011 by

Statement from The Shriver Family Bethesda, MD Tuesday, January 18, 2011 5:30 PM ET Our dad, Robert Sargent Shriver, Jr., lovingly known as “Sarge,” today went to heaven to join the love of his life, our mother, Eunice Kennedy Shriver. … Continue reading →

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