Facebook
Facebook
Google Plus
Instagram
Bing
Mail To
LinkedIn
Pinterest
Pinterest
Tumblr
Twitter
Youtube
magnify
Close
greater than
Quote
Facebook
Google Plus
Mail To
LinkedIn
Twitter
Bing
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.
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
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.
Get Involved
Get Involved
Join Us
Become an Athlete
Become a Volunteer
Become a Coach
Become an Official
Information for Families
Find Your Program
Start a Local Club/Program
Support Us
Ways to Donate
Partners of the Movement
Sport Partnerships
Law Enforcement Torch Run
Shop
Program Finder
Get in touch with us to volunteer, become an athlete, join a Unified Sports team, work as a coach and learn about upcoming events.
Read More
Stories
Stories
Athletes
Get inspired with stories of joy, perseverance, and achievement.
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.
Read More
Events
Events
Unified Football World Cup
Paris, France to host the third edition of the Unified Football World Cup from 6 – 11 July 2026.
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.
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.
USA Games 2026
June 20 – 26, 2026 the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games will unite 3,000 athletes, 1,500 coaches, 10,000 volunteers, and 75,000 fans from all 50 states in Minnesota.
Read More
About
About
Purpose
Mission
About Intellectual Disabilities
History
Eunice Kennedy Shriver's Story
People
Leadership Teams
Board of Directors
Sargent Shriver Global Messengers
Ambassadors
More
Careers
Reports
Governance & Finance
Press Room
Shop
Donate
EN
Spanish
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
Search Results
Search
Open
Filters
There are
7,214
results that match your search.
7,214 results
In the News
Forbes Features Special Olympics Athlete and Marketing Development Coordinator, Novie Craven
Novie Craven featured in Forbes
In the News
2022 Special Olympics USA Games Wins the Amazon Web Services Grant
2022 Special Olympics USA Games wins the Amazon Web Services Grant for nonprofits.
In the News
Eunice Kennedy Shriver’s Grandchildren Celebrate her Legacy in Video Series
As part of Special Olympics’ year-long celebration of our founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver’s centennial (#EKS100), Fox Sports Radio host, Kelsey Nicole Nelson speaks with those who knew her best.
Community Impact
Minnesota Elementary School Showcases Success from SHAPE America Partnership Through Unified PE
By
RJ Nealon
, January 24, 2022
In Minnesota a school district and school are looking to set the standard of what to expect in the classroom and how it should be showcased in the hallways.
In the News
Unified Snowboard & Ski Races Set to Commence on Friday at X Games Aspen
2022 Special Olympics Unified Snowboard & Ski Races Set to Commence at X Games Aspen on ESPN
In the News
Special Olympics UAE and Expo 2020 Dubai Sign MoU to Promote Athletic Participation of People of Determination
Local program of SO MENA, Special Olympics UAE, signed a new MOU to promote the athletic abilities of people with intellectual disabilities.
In the News
Global Ambassador Didier Drogba Spends Holiday Season Giving Back to Special Olympics Cote d’Ivoire
Global Ambassador Didier Drogba celebrated the 2022 Holiday season giving back to Special Olympics Cote d’Ivoire.
In the News
United Airlines Hires Special Olympics Athletes in Denver
Special Olympics corporate sponsor, United Airlines, has hired Special Olympics athletes in Denver as part of their team.
Community Impact
Bethany College Creates First Special Olympics College Club in West Virginia
When Allison Paxton, senior track student-athlete at Bethany College was in first grade, doctors diagnosed her with a form of high-functioning autism.
Athletes
There’s Always Something to be Happy About
Special Olympics Specialist in Brand, Communications, and Content and Special Olympics Maryland athlete Ben Collins shared his thoughts about International Day of Happiness.
Previous
Next