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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.
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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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.
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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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Voices of OVEP (Dakar) - Awa Ndao (Eng)
Discover "Voices of OVEP", new storytelling video series that introduces viewers to the inspiring implementers of the Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP). Through a series of captivating episodes, "Voices of OVEP" highlights the journeys of implementers who dedicate themselves to promoting the Olympic values of respect, excellence, and friendship. Each episode explores their unique experiences, challenges, and triumphs as they work tirelessly to promote these values by working with young people in their communities. From cityscapes to remote villages, the series immerses viewers in the rich tapestry of global cultures. Through the eyes and voices of OVEP implementers, audiences gain valuable insights into the transformative power of Olympic values, witnessing firsthand how they shape lives and foster understanding across cultural divides.
Athletes
Embrace differences. Celebrate uniqueness. Happy World Down Syndrome Day!
Did you know individuals with Down syndrome possess unique talents and abilities?
Healthy Start
Next Steps
In this video, you will hear families share how communicating with their child's health care providers, joining parent support groups and becoming involved with Special Olympics helped support the wellbeing of their entire family.
In the News
2023 Berlin World Games Announced
Johanna Pramstaller, Special Olympics Austria, was excited to announce that the 2023 World Games will be held in Berlin, Germany.
50 Game Changers Espanol
Pizzability
Ubicado en Denver, Colorado, yace un restaurante donde los clientes pagan por deliciosos pedazos de pizza, pero reciben lecciones de vida sobre inclusión y concientización sin costo alguno.
50 Game Changers Portuguese
A Very Special Christmas
"Um Natal Muito Especial" (AVSC) é a gravação musical beneficente mais bem sucedida da história.
Athletes
Jasmine Explains Acceptance
Inclusion brings out the best in everyone by allowing us to accept people for who they are.
50 Game Changers Espanol
Vivir Unificado
La Escuela Secundaria Kellis es una de muchas Escuelas Unificadas Campeonas de Olimpiadas Especiales que están transformando las vidas de los estudiantes con y sin discapacidad intelectual por medio de programación inclusiva en toda la escuela.
In the News
What Apolo Ohno Learned from Sports
“Just like in the Olympics and just like right now, we have to get back up, we have to throw ourselves towards the finish line and we have to continuously keep adapting and reinventing ourselves.”Apolo Ohno shared this and other insights with Special Chronicles podcast producer and host Daniel Smrokowski, a Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger and Special Olympics Illinois athlete.
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The First Special Olympics World Championship DanceSport Was a Success!
Congratulations to the athletes, staff, volunteers and family members who took part in the first-ever Special Olympics World Championship DanceSport competition!
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