Special Olympics

"Special Olympics is a global sports movement of people creating a new world of inclusion and community, where every single person is accepted and welcomed, regardless of ability or disability. We are helping to make the world a better, healthier and more joyful place—one athlete, one volunteer, one family member at a time." - https://www.specialolympics.org/about?locale=en

We work to increase participation in sports by youth who have a physical disability or visual impairment.

To provide year-round sports training and competition, critical health services, and leadership skills to children and adults with intellectual disabilities, at no cost to the athlete or their caregiver as a means to achieve physical fitness.

TO PROVIDE YEAR-ROUND SPORTS TRAINING AND ATHLETIC COMPETITION IN A VARIETY OF OLYMPIC-TYPE SPORTS FOR ALL CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. GIVING THEM CONTINUING OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP PHYSICAL FITNESS, DEMONSTRATE COURAGE, EXPERIENCE JOY... TO PROVIDE YEAR-ROUND SPORTS TRAINING AND ATHLETIC COMPETITION IN A VARIETY OF OLYMPIC-TYPE SPORTS FOR ALL CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. GIVING THEM CONTINUING OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP PHYSICAL FITNESS, DEMONSTRATE COURAGE, EXPERIENCE JOY AND PARTICIPATE IN A SHARING OF GIFTS, SKILLS AND FRIENDSHIP WITH THEIR FAMILIES, OTHER SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES AND THE COMMUNITY.

HERE IN MARYLAND, SPECIAL OLYMPICS TRANSFORMS THE LIVES OF 8,771 CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AND 11,100 UNIFIED TEAMMATES, THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES, THROUGH MEANINGFUL SPORT EXPERIENCES, HEALTH PROMOTION AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS. WE BUILD INTERACTIVE INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES OF DIGNITY AND RESPECT THROUGH EDUCATION AND AWARENESS ON AND OFF THE FIELD. SPECIAL OLYMPICS MARYLAND PROGRAMS ARE FREE TO ALL ELIGIBLE ATHLETES AND ARE MADE POSSIBLE THANKS TO FUNDS RAISED THROUGH SPECIAL EVENTS AND GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATE PARTNERS, COMMUNITY PARTNERS, FOUNDATIONS AND GOVERNMENT/EDUCATION AGENCIES. MEMBERS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT ACROSS STATE ARE THE GUARDIANS OF THE FLAME OF HOPE FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS MARYLAND ATHLETES AND RAISE AWARNESS AND FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAM.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS VIRGINIA, INC. IS A NONSTOCK CORPORATION THAT PROVIDES YEAR-ROUND SPORTS TRAINING AND ATHLETIC COMPETITION IN A VARIETY OF OLYMPIC-TYPE SPORTS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AT NO COST TO THE ATHLETES OR THEIR FAMILIES. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES TO DEVELOP PHYSICAL FITNESS, DEMONSTRATE COURAGE, EXPERIENCE JOY AND PARTICIPATE IN A SHARING OF GIFTS, SKILLS AND FRIENDSHIP WITH THEIR FAMILIES, OTHER SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES AND THE COMMUNITY. OUR PROGRAM, HOWEVER, IS ABOUT MORE THAN JUST SPORTS. SPECIAL OLYMPICS VIRGINIA'S YEAR ROUND PROGRAMS IN HEALTH, EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY BUILDING ADDRESS INACTIVITY, INJUSTICE, INTOLERANCE AND SOCIAL ISOLATION BY ENCOURAGING AND EMPOWERING PEOPLE OF ALL ABILITIES.

THE MISSION OF SPECIAL OLYMPICS IS TO PROVIDE YEAR-ROUND SPORTS TRAINING AND ATHLETIC COMPETITION IN A VARIETY OF OLYMPIC-TYPE SPORTS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, GIVING THEM CONTINUING OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP PHYSICAL FITNESS, DEMONSTRATE COURAGE, EXPERIENCE JOY AND PARTICIPATE IN A SHARING OF GIFTS, SKILLS AND FRIENDSHIP WITH THEIR FAMILIES, OTHER SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES AND THE COMMUNITY.

Special Olympics Alaska, Inc. was formed in 1969 under the guidance and approval of Special Olympics, Inc. The Organization serves individuals with intellectual disabilities through year round sports training, conditioning and athletic competition.

THE MISSION OF SPECIAL OLYMPICS IS TO PROVIDE YEAR-ROUND SPORTS TRAINING AND ATHLETIC COMPETITION IN A VARIETY OF OLYMPIC-TYPE SPORTS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, GIVING THEM CONTINUING OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP PHYSICAL FITNESS, DEMONSTRATE COURAGE, EXPERIENCE JOY AND PARTICIPATE IN A SHARING OF GIFTS, SKILLS AND FRIENDSHIP WITH THEIR FAMILIES, OTHER SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES AND THE COMMUNITY.

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES PHYSICAL FITNESS, SPORTS TRAINING, ATHLETIC COMPETITION AND FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES.

NMSO IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING HEALTHY LIFESTYLES FOR ALL SENIORS AGE 50 YEARS AND OLDER THROUGH EDUCATION, FITNESS AND SPORTING EVENTS. THROUGH SENIOR OLYMPIC PROGRAMS, NMSO ASSISTS LOCAL GAMES IN ACHIEVING GREATER VALUE AND QUALITY IN THE LIVES OF LOCAL SENIOR ADULTS.

PROMOTION OF PHYSICAL FITNESS, SPORTS TRAINING, AND ATHLETIC COMPETITION FOR MENTALLY CHALLENGED CITIZENS OF WEST VIRGINIA.

INSTRUCTION IN HOCKEY FOR YOUTHS IN THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

YEAR-ROUND INCLUSIVE SPORTS TRAINING AND COMPETITION PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR PEERS OF ALL AGES PROVIDING THEM WITH CONTINUING OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP PHYSICAL FITNESS, DEMONSTRATE COURAGE, EXPERIENCE JOY AND PARTICIPATE IN THE SHARING OF SKILLS AND FRIENDSHIPS WITH THEIR FAMILIES, OTHER ATHLETES, THEIR PEERS AND THE COMMUNITY. IN 2023, SPECIAL OLYMPICS MASSACHUSETTS PROVIDED PROGRAMMING TO OVER 16,000 PARTICIPANTS THROUGHOUT THE COMMONWEALTH OFFERING OVER 900 COMPETITIONS WITH THE HELP OF OVER 8,000 VOLUNTEERS. SPECIAL OLYMPICS MASSACHUSETTS WILL CONTINUE TO GROW COMMUNITIES OF INCLUSION UNTIL EVERY PARTICIPANT WHO WANTS TO PARTICIPATE CAN IN THEIR COMMUNITY WHERE THEY LIVE, WORK OR PLAY.

THE MISSION OF SPECIAL OLYMPICS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA IS TO PROVIDE YEAR-ROUND SPORTS TRAINING AND ATHLETIC COMPETITION IN A VARIETY OF OLYMPIC-TYPE SPORTS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, GIVING THEM CONTINUING OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP PHYSICAL FITNESS, DEMONSTRATE COURAGE, EXPERIENCE JOY AND PARTICIPATE IN A SHARING OF GIFTS, SKILLS AND FRIENDSHIP WITH THEIR FAMILIES, OTHER SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES AND THE COMMUNITY. OUR VISION IS TO PROMOTE ACCEPTANCE, INCLUSION, AND WELL-BEING FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES THROUGH SPORTS.

TO PROVIDE YEAR-ROUND SPORTS TRAINING AND ATHLETIC COMPETITION IN A VARIETY OF OLYMPIC-TYPE SPORTS FOR PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, GIVING THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP PHYSICAL FITNESS, DEMONSTRATE COURAGE, EXPERIENCE JOY AND PARTICIPATE IN THE SHARING OF GIFTS, SKILLS AND FRIENDSHIP WITH THEIR FAMILIES, OTHER SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES AND THE COMMUNITY.

PROVIDE PHYSICAL FITNESS, TEACH IMPORTANCE OF GOOD HEALTH, SPORTS TRAINING AND ATHLETIC COMPETITION OF PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES.

THE NATIONAL ABILITY CENTER (THE CENTER) EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES BY BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM, CONFIDENCE AND LIFETIME SKILLS THROUGH SPORT, RECREATION AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

TO PROVIDE YEAR-ROUND SPORTS TRAINING AND ATHLETIC COMPETITION IN A VARIETY OF OLYMPIC-TYPE SPORTS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, GIVING THEM CONTINUING OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP PHYSICAL FITNESS, DEMONSTRATE COURAGE, EXPERIENCE JOY AND PARTICIPATE IN A SHARING OF GIFTS, SKILLS AND FRIENDSHIP WITH THEIR FAMILIES, OTHER SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES AND THE COMMUNITY.

THE MISSION OF SPECIAL OLYMPICS COLORADO (SOCO) IS TO PROVIDE YEAR-ROUND SPORTS TRAINING AND ATHLETIC COMPETITION IN A VARIETY OF OLYMPIC-TYPE SPORTS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, GIVING THEM CONTINUING OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP PHYSICAL FITNESS, DEMONSTRATE COURAGE, EXPERIENCE JOY, AND PARTICIPATE IN A SHARING OF GIFTS, SKILLS, AND FRIENDSHIPS WITH THEIR FAMILIES, OTHER SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES, AND THE COMMUNITY.

THE MISSION OF SPECIAL OLYMPICS WISCONSIN, INC. IS TO PROVIDE YEAR-ROUND SPORTS TRAINING AND ATHLETIC COMPETITION IN A VARIETY OF OLYMPIC-TYPE SPORTS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, GIVING THEM CONTINUING OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP PHYSICAL FITNESS, DEMONSTRATE COURAGE, EXPERIENCE JOY AND PARTICIPATE IN A SHARING OF GIFTS, SKILLS AND FRIENDSHIP WITH THEIR FAMILIES, OTHER SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES AND THE COMMUNITY.USING SPORTS AS THE CATALYST, SPECIAL OLYMPICS WORKS TO END INACTIVITY, INJUSTICE AND INTOLERANCE, THUS LEADING TO A MORE RESPECTFUL AND INCLUSIVE SOCIETY FOR ALL.

TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES, SPORTS TRAINING & ATHLETIC COMPETITIVE PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS KANSAS, INC. IS DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES TO BECOME PHYSICALLY FIT, PRODUCTIVE AND RESPECTED MEMBERS OF SOCIETY THROUGH SPORTS COMPETITIONS, HEALTH AND NUTRITION PROGRAMS AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. OFFERING YEAR-ROUND INITIATIVES TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, SPECIAL OLYMPICS KANSAS, INC. IS A PLATFORM FOR ACCEPTANCE AND INCLUSION AS WELL AS ONE OF THE LARGEST ADVOCATES FOR HEALTHY LIFESTYLES IN THE STATE--REGARDLESS OF RACE, RELIGION, ETHNICITY OR CULTURAL DIFFERENCES.

To provide Olympic type training and competition to intellectually disabled children and adults in the State of Oklahoma.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE YEAR-ROUND SPORTS TRAINING AND ATHLETIC COMPETITION IN A VARIETY OF OLYMPIC-TYPE SPORTS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, GIVING THEM CONTINUING OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP PHYSICAL FITNESS, DEMONSTRATE COURAGE, EXPERIENCE JOY AND PARTICIPATE IN A SHARING OF GIFTS, SKILLS AND FRIENDSHIP WITH THEIR FAMILIES, OTHER SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES AND THE COMMUNITY.

ALL OF THOSE WHO LIVE WITH A PHYSICAL OR VISUAL DISABILITY WILL BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THERAPEUTIC SPORTS AND FITNESS ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO IMPROVE SELF-ESTEEM AND TO PROMOTE GROWTH AND WELL-BEING WHILE INSTILLING FAMILY VALUES.

PROVIDE ACCESS TO AND PARTICIPATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES IN ADAPTIVE SPORTS IN THE STATE OF OHIO.THIS INCLUDES POWER WHEELCHAIR SOCCER, ARCHERY, CYCLING, SLED HOCKEY, SWIMMING, WHEELCHAIR RUGBY, WHEELCHAIR SOFTBALL, AND WHEELCHAIR TRACK/ROAD RACING. THE ADAPTIVE SPORTS PROGRAM OF OHIO PROMOTES THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH PHYSICAL AND VISUAL DISABILITIES THROUGH MULTIPLE COMPETITIVE AND RECREATIONAL ADAPTIVE SPORT OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS OHIO. ASPO IS COMMITTED TO REMOVING BARRIERS AND ENABLING INDIVIDUALS WITH PHYSICAL AND VISUAL DISABILITIES TO BE ACTIVE. THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN ASPO'S PROGRAMS, INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES BUILD SELF-CONFIDENCE, CHARACTER AND INDEPENDENCE WHICH POSITIVELY AFFECT EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES.

IT IS THE NASHVILLE DOLPHINS' MISSION TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND COMBAT THE ALARMINGLY HIGH STATISTIC OF DROWNING DEATHS. THE NASHVILLE DOLPHINS PROVIDE ADAPTIVE AQUATIC LESSONS RANGING FROM WATER SAFETY AND SURVIVAL THROUGH COMPETITIVE SWIM TEAM PROGRAMMING AT NO COST. IN ADDITION, WE EMPOWER OUR SWIMMERS TO EXPERIENCE THE JOY AND PRIDE OF BEING A LIFETIME MEMBER OF THE NASHVILLE DOLPHINS FAMILY. OUR PROGRAMS AIM TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY, HEALTH, AND SAFETY OF THE DAILY LIVES OF BOTH OUR PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS, WITHIN A SAFE AND SOCIALLY SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT.

TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH RECREATION. PROVIDING ADAPTIVE SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING LESSONS IN THE WINTER AND ADAPTIVE WATER SPORTS (SAILING, KAYAKING, PADDLEBOARDING) LESSONS IN THE SUMMER TO PERSONS WITH PHYSICAL AND/OR COGNITIVE DISABILITIES.

PROMOTE FITNESS AND WELLNESS BY HOSTING AND SPONSORING WHEELCHAIR AND ADAPTIVE SPORTING EVENTS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AS WELL AS PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION AND PAYING FOR THE COSTS FOR CERTAIN PARTICIPANTS WHO CAN NOT OTHERWISE AFFORD THE EVENTS INDIVIDUALLY.

THE RECING CREW SHALL OFFER AND SUPPORT LEISURE AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND DISABILITIES.

TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES TO PLAY BASEBALL AT A FACILITY THAT MEETS THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF THE PLAYERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

HELP PERSONS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES LEARN AND COMPETE IN THE

The Organization was incorporated for the purpose of planning, fundraising and executing the Special Olympics USA Games to be held in Orlando, Florida in June, 2022.

THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS MOVEMENT USES SPORT AS A VEHICLE FOR ACCEPTANCE, RESPECT, INCLUSION, DIGNITY, AND JOY. WE PROVIDE YEAR-ROUND SPORTS TRAINING AND COMPETITION FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES.

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THE MISSION OF SPECIAL OLYMPICS GEORGIA IS TO PROVIDE YEAR-ROUND TRAINING AND ATHLETIC COMPETITION IN A VARIETY OF OLYMPIC-TYPE SPORTS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, GIVING THEM CONTINUING OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP PHYSICAL FITNESS, DEMONSTRATE COURAGE, EXPERIENCE JOY AND PARTICIPATE IN THE SHARING OF GIFTS, SKILLS AND FRIENDSHIP WITH THEIR FAMILIES, OTHER SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES AND THE COMMUNITY.

To provide year-round sports training & athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children & adults with intellectual disabilities by giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness/demonstrate courage/ experience joy & participate in a sharing of gifts/skills/friendship with their families/other Special Olympics athletes & the community.

ASSIST DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS TO PARTICIPATE IN COMPETITIVE SPORTING ACTIVITIES TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF THEIR LIFE AND BUILD SELF ESTEEM.

TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH, ADULTS, AND VETERANS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES TO PLAY INDIVIDUAL, TEAM AND RECREATIONAL SPORTS, FINDING THE PLAYER WITHIN.

TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES AND VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS BY BUILDING CONFIDENCE, COMMUNITY, HEALTH AND WELLNESS THROUGH SWIMMING, BIKING AND RUNNING.

THE MISSION OF SPECIAL OLYMPICS IS TO PROVIDE YEAR-ROUND SPORTS TRAINING AND ATHLETIC COMPETITION IN A VARIETY OF OLYMPIC-TYPE SPORTS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, GIVING THEM CONTINUING OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP PHYSICAL FITNESS, DEMONSTRATE COURAGE, EXPERIENCE JOY AND PARTICIPATE IN A SHARING OF GIFTS, SKILLS AND FRIENDSHIPS WITH THEIR FAMILIES, OTHER SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES AND THE COMMUNITY.

NOTUS SPORTS EXISTS TO BRING NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SPORTING EVENTS TO THE UPSTATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Community Special Athletes Organization falls under the Special Olympics category: Organizations that prepare people to participate in the Special Olympics, an international program of sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with disabilities which features a variety of sports and games, or in other similar competitions.

Transplant Games-Team Southern California falls under the Special Olympics category: Organizations that prepare people to participate in the Special Olympics, an international program of sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with disabilities which features a variety of sports and games, or in other similar competitions.

Sound Shore Stars Inc. falls under the Special Olympics category: Organizations that prepare people to participate in the Special Olympics, an international program of sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with disabilities which features a variety of sports and games, or in other similar competitions.

Northwest Wheelchair Tennis Association falls under the Special Olympics category: Organizations that prepare people to participate in the Special Olympics, an international program of sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with disabilities which features a variety of sports and games, or in other similar competitions.

Tahlequah Outlaws falls under the Special Olympics category: Organizations that prepare people to participate in the Special Olympics, an international program of sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with disabilities which features a variety of sports and games, or in other similar competitions.