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Find Special Olympics Near Me
Find Special Olympics Near Me
Find Special Olympics Near Me
We are helping to make the world a better, healthier and more joyful place—one athlete, one volunteer, one family member at a time.
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Special Olympics supports over 5 million athletes, unified partners, coaches and volunteers with over 30 Olympic-type sports.
Sport and Competition
Local and international year-round sports training and athletic competitions.
Inclusive Health
Improving the health and well-being of people with intellectual disabilities.
Youth & Schools
Empowering Youth Leaders, educators, coaches, and families to build inclusive schools and communities for all.
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Unleashing leadership potential in people of all abilities.
The Revolution Is Inclusion
A peaceful campaign to end discrimination of people with intellectual disabilities.
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Learn more about the power Special Olympics has to make real change around the world.
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An athlete led podcast featuring athletes, partners, ambassadors, employees, and supporters of Special Olympics.
Novie Knows
Novie Knows, a subseries of Inclusion Revolution Radio, serves as an unscripted platform for host Novie Craven to provide her perspective, as a Special Olympics athlete, on the topics of her choosing.
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Special Olympics World Winter Games Switzerland 2029
From March 10 – 17 2029, athletes will unleash the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sport in Switzerland.
World Games Schedule and Results
Competition schedule, athlete schedule, and results.
Host an Event
Learn more about hosting an international Special Olympics event.
Special Olympics World Games Santiago 2027
From October 16 – 24 2027, Santiago will welcome thousands of athletes, families, and fans from around the globe to celebrate unity, inclusion, and the power of sport.
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In the News
Why Coaches Asked Matthew Grabowski to Join a Leadership Team
By
Special Olympics Staff
, July 10, 2017
The role means he is involved in solutions to make all aspects of the program better for athletes. Learn how he got there.
Athletes
Why we Play Unified
By
Katherine Dalusong
, September 09, 2017
UNIFIED SPORTS IS THE BRIDGE TO SOCIAL INCLUSION
Community Impact
Changing lives of a whole family in Puerto Rico
By
Leilani Gonzalez
, July 23, 2018
Since his arrival at Special Olympics Puerto Rico in 2013, José Antonio Fernández has not only improve his health, it's helped unite his family.
In the News
How Thomas Shimoda Skates Past Adversity
By
Special Olympics Staff
, July 10, 2017
Thomas is fast on the ice-- really fast. At 24 years old, he has put many struggles behind him. Learn more about him.
Community Impact
Special Olympics Albania Held '#Be Active' Day in Tirana City Center
By
Landi Hysi
, October 03, 2017
Special Olympics Albania joined the European Week of Sport for the first time with a fun day held in September 2017.
Community Impact
Football Coaches Get Lessons From Special Olympics Asia Pacific
By
Ryan Mahindapala
, December 01, 2017
Singapore hosted Module 1 of the Football Coach development programme organised in collaboration with Tottenham Hotspurs FC.
Community Impact
Great Britain Celebrates One Year of Play Unified
By Ecem Acar, May 10, 2017
The campaign has promoted change in more than 200 schools across the country.
In the News
Special Olympics Marks 17th European Football Week
By Ecem Acar, June 23, 2017
The goal: demonstrate to the world that inclusion through sport is achievable.
In the News
Strong Minds Program Giving Athletes the Tools To Succeed
By
Sarah O'Toole
, March 22, 2017
Program aims to teach athletes mental exercises and provide resources to increase relaxation and stress management skills.
Athletes
Special Olympics Featured in Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Museum
By
Casey Minton
, May 01, 2018
"Brave in the Attempt: Special Olympics in Louisiana" explores the history of Special Olympics with an emphasis on Louisiana.
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