For my research paper, I plan to prove why there is a need for not only additional governmental funding for programs run through the Special Olympics and Unified Sports, but the benefits that are associated with them and why the United States must implement and increase the prevalence of these essential programs in schools across the nation. I will be taking a case study approach to this paper by using a series of experimental studies that relate to how exercise affects intellectual disabilities and the positive affects of the Special Olympics programs and Unified Sports on individuals of all capabilities. I will then use these studies as evidence to explain why it is necessary to increase funding for these essential programs that benefit such a large quantity of people.