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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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What We Do
What We Do
Sports
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.
Inclusive Leadership
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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Community Impact
Learn more about the power Special Olympics has to make real change around the world.
In the News
Hear about Special Olympics impact from around the world.
Always On
Videos showcasing the Special Olympics movement around the globe.
Inclusion Revolution Radio
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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Events
Events
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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Partners of the Movement
ESPN
ESPN and Special Olympics have had a partnership for more than 30 years. That partnership has never been stronger and more significant than it is today.
Partners of the Movement
Safeway
Working through its local Programs in the United States, Special Olympics is part of the Safeway Foundation’s annual customer fundraising campaign for people with disabilities.
Partners of the Movement
TD Bank
Since 2009, TD Bank has partnered with Special Olympics on an annual fundraising campaign, which has raised more than $9.5 million and built awareness for the Play Unified movement.
International Sports Press Association
In 2014, the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) became the very first Global Impact Partner of Special Olympics.
Partners of the Movement
OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation
Since 2002 the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation and EssilorLuxottica are the official global supplier of ophthalmic lenses to the Special Olympics Lions Clubs International Foundation Opening Eyes program.
Press Releases
Azerbaijan to Host Groundbreaking Special Olympics Youth Forum
More than 300 youth and adult leaders from approximately 30 countries will gather Sept. 24-28, 2018 for an inclusive leadership forum.
Partners of the Movement
Microsoft
As Special Olympics’ Official Technology Partner, Microsoft has been collaborating with Special Olympics since October 2014, when the two organizations launched a multi-year, global partnership with the goal of empowering Programs and athletes through technology.
Press Releases
International Cheer Union Signs Memorandum of Understanding Announcing Support
International Cheer Union announces their support of Special Olympics in developing cheerleading programs for people with intellectual disabilities.
Partners of the Movement
Bank of America
Bank of America has been a global partner of Special Olympics since 2003. Their long history of support, began at the state level and spans over three decades, as part of their ongoing commitment to achieving the goal of a more diverse and inclusive society.
Partners of the Movement
Hasbro
Hasbro has partnered with Special Olympics since 2016 in support of global youth programming and the goal of building a kinder world where all kids are included.
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