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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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Learn more about the power Special Olympics has to make real change around the world.
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Hear about Special Olympics impact from around the world.
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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
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
Singapore's Play Inclusive 2018 Was a Hit
By
Ryan Mahindapala
, July 31, 2018
Some 450 participants from 38 different schools took part in Football, Floorball, Basketball and Badminton.
Community Impact
Take Part in the Delaware Memorial Bridge 5K Run to Acceptance
By
Lisa A. Smith
, July 31, 2018
This year’s event will be held Sept. 30, and raises money for children and adults in Delaware who participate in Special Olympics.
Strategic Gifts
Working together, we align your philanthropic goals with the needs of the Special Olympics Movement.
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Become a Special Olympics Athlete
Athletes are the heart of Special Olympics. Our athletes are children and adults with intellectual disabilities from all around the world.
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Become Part of a Winning Partnership
We offer corporate partnership packages at various levels and have opportunities to support an ongoing U.S. or international program, the Special Olympics World Games or major initiatives within the movement.
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Volunteer with Healthy Athletes
Join the more than 90,000 health care providers and students worldwide who have volunteered with the Healthy Athletes program.
Partners of the Movement
NFL Foundation
The NFL and Special Olympics have teamed up to provide opportunities for athletes of all abilities to ‘PLAY 60’ through the expansion of Special Olympics Unified Flag Football.
Athletes
How Lani De Mello Realized She Can Accomplish Anything
"Special Olympics made me a more outgoing person." Read more about Lani's remarkable journey.
Community Impact
Changing Society by Changing Attitudes
When society underestimates the capabilities of people with intellectual disabilities, opportunities are lost. We're working to change those minds.
In the News
Remembering Aretha Franklin, "A Very Special Christmas" Artist
“Aretha Franklin brought joy to millions — and engaged as many hearts and minds through her advocacy,” Special Olympics Chairman Tim Shriver said.
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