Since 1968, Special Olympics has been leading the movement to empower athletes of all abilities  to exceed their personal bests, on the playing field and in life. 

"Because of Special Olympics, my quality of life has changed significantly – I'm healthier. I've also learned how to speak up more and I've been included in my community", said Emily Bower, a Special Olympics VA athlete. "But it's made you all better because it helps you understand me and understand others, too."

Special Olympics by the numbers

Students impacted by school programs

Special Olympics athletes served

Unified schools over 69 jurisdictions

We provide year-round sports training and programming to 25,909 athletes. Your donation will ensure we can continue our individual and team sports that provide meaningful training and competition opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities.

Over the past two decades, we've improved the health of people with ID around the world. Help us continue collaborating with health care providers, community organizations, universities, and governments to provide inclusive healthcare for all.

Students of all abilities have the power to positively impact their school communities by promoting social inclusion. With your support, we can continue to build Unified Schools that empower youth and educators to be leaders of change.

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