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

Lions Clubs

a man with examination gloves on is performing a test while athletes and other individuals watch under an outdoor tent.
Community Impact

A Second Opinion Can Change the Game

How important is it to get a second opinion? Ask any of the athletes who have received a health screening from Special Olympics. To date, Special Olympics has conducted more than 2.3 million throughout the world.
3 Min Read
Runners in red t-shirts running towards the camera across a finish line.
In the News

Sunshine and Smiles for First-Ever Special Olympics Unified Mile in London!

What do Special Olympics athletes and supporters, Downton Abbey actor Jim Carter OBE and Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah have in common?
1 Min Read
Large group of people with text at the bottom that says "Be Unified".
Community Impact

These Leos are Not Lying About the Power of Inclusion

Special Olympics is proud to recognize the impact of Leos & the Lions Club International Foundation in leading their communities through projects of social inclusion.
1 Min Read
A small group of 6 Special Olympics representatives including two Sargent Shriver International Global Messengers standing together.
Community Impact

Opening Eyes in Kenya

Special Olympics Kenya and Lions Sight First Eye Hospital Honored with Golisano Award
1 Min Read
a group of young adults huddled in a circle looking down as the camera looks up at them for a unique photo.
Press Releases

Special Olympics Celebrates the Impact of Over 80 Youth Innovation Projects During World Creativity and Innovation Day and Week

Youth Leaders from around the world took action in 2018 through innovative outlets to achieve inclusive schools and communities.
3 Min Read
Mohammed Mubarak receives an eye screening at Opening Eyes; his face is being pressed against a machine by a volunteer and his eye is being examined and photographed by a machine.
Community Impact

One in Four Athletes at the 2019 Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi are in Need of Prescription Eyeglasses

Special Olympics World Games 2019 in Abu Dhabi brought together 7,500 athletes and unified partners to compete at their highest ability and break down barriers to full inclusion.
2 Min Read
Four young men sitting in a group, two have on long sleep red Special Olympics Abu Dhabi 2019 pull overs.
Community Impact

How Opening Eyes can save lives: Indonesian teenager discovered with rare condition at World Games

5 years ago, a 15-year-old Yusuf saw a good opportunity to score a goal. Without wasting time, he took the shot but the ball hit the post, deflected back making direct contact with his left eye.
2 Min Read
Didier Drogba surrounded by athletes for a group photo.
Community Impact

Didier Drogba: From Shy Kid to Special Olympics Global Ambassador

According to the latest studies, at up to 50% of the world's population is introverted, ranging from needing some alone time to having social anxiety.
2 Min Read
Jamaica’s 51-year-old bocce player Delroy Sullivan
Athletes

‘I’m Going for the Gold, Mom’: A Jamaican Bocce Player’s Vow

Delroy Sullivan has something in common with his role-model Usain Bolt.
2 Min Read
Sayra Paola Barrios, Special Olympics Guatemala Gymnastics athlete, patiently waits to receive her new prescription glasses from the Special Olympics-Lions Club International Opening Eyes Program.
Community Impact

Eyes on the Prize at World Games: Lions Clubs International Foundation Opening Eyes Program

If you’ve never seen the world clearly, how would you know you are missing something?
3 Min Read
Load More