Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility
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.
Your Program
Based on your location, your local program is %location%.
Your location could not be automatically determined. Choose a program below:
Your Special Olympics Local Program:
Looking for a different local program? Choose a program from the list below:
Africa
""
Asia Pacific
""
East Asia
""
Europe Eurasia
""
Latin America
""
Middle East North Africa
""
North America
""
Find It Fast
Find job opportunities with Special Olympics
What sports does Special Olympics offer?
Contact Special Olympics
Find events near me
Ways to give to Special Olympics

Search Results

There are 6,888 results that match your search. 6,888 results
In the News

Special Olympics Global Ambassador Yang Yang on ‘Legends Live On’

Yang Yang holding a microphone, stepping up on a stage, and waving.
Special Olympics Global Ambassador Yang Yang in a new episode of the Olympic Channel’s ‘Legends Live On’ series.
Community Impact

Singer Montell Jordan is Excited to Watch Reaction of His Announcement Video

Montell Jordan watching a video of him announcing athlete, Aziza making it to USA Games 2022
Champion Ambassador Montell Jordan watches Special Olympics New York athlete Aziza react to his video announcing her participation in the Special Olympics USA Games 2022 in a previous recording.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Delegates Make Virtual Visit to Capitol Hill to Advocate for Critical Funding and Inclusion

A group of Special Olympics athletes and supporters appear on a Zoom screen.
Special Olympics athletes, organization leaders, Unified Sports partners, family members, and supporters from across the United States will engage virtually on February 9 and 10 for Special Olympics’ annual “Capitol Hill Day.”
In the News

Special Olympics Thailand Releases Inspirational Music Video

A young man and woman standing side by side with text that reads: we will rise.
Two of Thailand’s most popular artists came together to create a music video inspired by the spirit of Special Olympics athletes who bravely face challenges in their lives, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In the News

Opportunity Created for South African Citizens with Intellectual Disabilities

Two people display their certifications
South Africans with intellectual disabilities face challenges many of their counterparts in other nations do not.
Blog

My Legendary World Class Mother

By Hanna Joy Atkinson, March 12, 2022
A Special Olympics athlete stands arm in arm with a woman. They are both wearing black dresses and smiling at the camera.
A woman in my life who has had a large impact on me.
Blog

Karen Milligan Inspires and Supports Me

By Daniel "Dan" Smrokowski , March 19, 2022
A group of people pose for a photo. They are smiling at the camera and holding certificates.
I first met Karen Milligan about fifteen years ago at beginner Special Olympics Athlete Leadership training. Even though Karen is smaller in stature than a lot of us attending, I noticed right away that she had a big personality. She was warm and friendly. It was clear that she really loved Special Olympics. For years now, I’ve had many experiences alongside Karen. Her personality and her actions make me feel a part of a larger family, the Special Olympics family.
Athletes

International Women’s Day: Celebrating the Accomplishments of Emanuelle “Manu” Dutra Fernandes de Souza

Young woman reading from a script and speaking on stage.
Emanuelle Dutra Fernandes de Souza, better known as “Manu,” is a 24-year-old Special Olympics Brazil athlete who embodies the spirit of inclusion.
Athletes

Senegal Athletes Lead Workshops on Handwashing, Hygiene

young woman holding a watering can and poring water on another young woman's hands helping her wash her hands.
This work is crucial, especially in the continuing fight to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Athletes

Athlete Finds Health, Motivation in Virtual Fitness

By RJ Nealon, March 22, 2022
Amber standing for a picture with her red tail hawk
Amber Gertsch has a passion for everything she does—taking care of her red-tail hawk, sword-fighting, being an emergency medical technician—but some things stand out more than others.
Previous
Next