Special Olympics

How to Be a Special Olympics Sponsor

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Since 1968, the Special Olympics program has made a positive impact on people with disabilities. None of the millions of Special Olympics athletes pays a fee to participate. Instead, funds come from donors and sponsors to support one of the most ... more »

How to Coach Special Olympics

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If you would like the chance to participate in a wonderful organization and have a great time, you may wish to consider becoming a coach for the Special Olympics. This unique opportunity will allow you to recruit, encourage and teach athletes ... more »

How to Get Involved With the Special Olympics

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The Special Olympics aims to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in Olympic-type sports for more than 1 million children and adults with mental retardation... more »

How to Learn Special Olympics Sports Rules

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The Special Olympics is designed to help people with intellectual disabilities participate in sports competition and sports training. Offering 30 different sports in both the winter and the summer, the Special Olympics is a global organization. ... more »

How to Compete in the Special Olympics

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The Special Olympics officially began in Chicago, Illinois in 1968; however, the idea for the Olympics came years before when Eunice Kennedy Shriver hosted a day camp for people with disabilities at her home. Today, the Special Olympics has ... more »

How to Qualify for the Special Olympics

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The Special Olympics is an international organization that allows people with intellectual disabilities to train and compete in sports. The Special Olympics gives 2.5 million individuals in 165 countries the opportunity to become physically fit ... more »

How to Register a Child for Special Olympics

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The Special Olympics gives children with disabilities the chance to be a part of a sporting team and feel empowered despite their disability. There are more than 200 Special Olympic programs across the globe in 165 countries. It's easy to ... more »

How to Support the Special Olympics

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Every year, the Special Olympics helps over 2 million people with intellectual disabilities express themselves by participating in training and competitions in 30 different sports, in over 160 countries. However, there are approximately 190 ... more »

How to Volunteer at Special Olympics as a Student

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Volunteering is not only a good thing to do, it also gives you an insight into someone else's world. One program always looking for volunteers is Special Olympics. The great thing about Special Olympics is there are locations all across the world ... more »

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