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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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