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The mission of Special Olympics Colorado 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.
Special Olympics Colorado provides more than 100 opportunities for athletes to train and compete each year in 22 sports for individuals ages 2 and up. Participation with other athletes, Unified partners (typically developing peers), coaches, sponsors and volunteers builds confidence and creates opportunities to participate as productive and respected members of society by increasing public awareness of the athletes’ capabilities.
About Us
Special Olympics was founded in 1969 on the belief that people with intellectual disabilities can, with proper instruction and encouragement, learn, enjoy and benefit from participation in individual and team sports. Through the power of sports, people with intellectual disabilities discover new strengths and abilities, skills and success. Our athletes find joy, confidence, and fulfillment — on the playing field and in life. They also inspire people in their communities and elsewhere to open their hearts to a wider world of human talents and potential.
Changing Attitudes
Special Olympics is the leading voice in raising awareness about the abilities of people with intellectual disabilities.
Through sports, we showcase the skills and dignity of our athletes. We also bring together communities to see and take part in the transformative power of sports. We know the odds our athletes must overcome and the barriers they face every single day. We see this at training events and competitions as our athletes push to beat their personal bests — and exceed them.
We believe in a world where there are millions of different abilities but not disabilities.
Healthier Athletes
Special Olympics is also the world’s largest public health organization for people with intellectual disabilities. Many of our athletes come to us with neglected health problems. At World Games and other events, we offer a wide range of free health exams and care.
Our goal is to bring better fitness, nutrition, and healthier lifestyles to everyone involved in Special Olympics — from athletes and their families to coaches and volunteers.
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Tax ID: 84-0713739
Volunteer opportunities are plentiful from Coaching to Committees to Event management and many other specialized roles.
Coaching is a great avenue for those who love sports and want to work closely with our athletes.
We are among less than 6% of non-profits not receiving federal and state funding so your donation and contributions are vital to our ability to delivery quality services to our athletes.
We offer 22 sports for athletes 8 years old and throughout a lifetime. Many of our athletes compete in 3-4 sports throughout the year. We also offer sports skills development programs for athletes as young as 2 years old.
