Special Olympics is a global organization that unleashes the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sport, every day around the world.
Special Olympics Illinois is a not-for-profit organization offering year-round training and competition in 18 sports for more than 23,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities and nearly 20,000 Young Athletes ages 2-7 with and without intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics transforms the lives of people with intellectual disabilities, allowing them to realize their full potential in sports and in life. Different programs help enhance physical fitness, motor skills, self-confidence, social skills and encourage family and community support.
