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Teens and college students are the future leaders of Special Olympics.
It's the mission of Special Olympics to show the world the capabilities of people with intellectual disabilities.
We have over 4.5 million athletes of all ages with intellectual disabilities around the world.
Our celebrity supporters are Olympians, professional athletes, social leaders, and movie and music stars.
Eunice Kennedy Shriver was a pioneer in the struggle for the rights of people with intellectual disabilities.
Direction for our movement comes from leaders in government, entertainment, sports and business.
All adults and children with intellectual disabilities can become Special Olympics athletes. Here's how.
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We have 94,000 competitions a year, worldwide.
With offices in 170 countries, Special Olympics gives you the chance to change lives where you live.
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Special Olympics Founding Partner
Expanding health services for people with intellectual disabilities.
The European Union supports our work in health, sports and social change.
Funding Special Olympics work worldwide.
Global Presenting Sponsor of Unified Sports®.
Official global supplier of ophthalmic lenses
Provides protective sports eyewear.
Supports access to quality eye care.
Supports Special Olympics Youth Programs.
Revolutionizing information systems that power our games.
Provides consumer insights to grow our brand.
Celebrating over 30 years of partnership with Special Olympics.
Supplies optical frames and sunglasses.
Provides greater inclusion of children with disabilities.
Powering our global youth marketing campaign.
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