Family

Special Olympics is a movement that develops skills and improve life quality of persons with intellectual disabilities through sports and health programs.  Families are the most important supporters of our Special Olympics athletes. They offer love and encouragement that no one else can. Special Olympics is a support network that brings families together in a caring, positive way.

 

Special Olympics Families Program

At Special Olympics, families come together and learn from each other. Special Olympics provide valuable information on sports, health and social opportunities for families to ensure that they can best prepare their athletes for future development and participate in Special Olympics program nationwide. Families are also empowered to lead their communities and connect with new members. They can take pride as their athlete finds success and joy.

 

Program Objectives

• Families learn more about what Special Olympics can offer to their children to advance and improve skills
• Families obtain health related knowledge from medical professionals including stress management
• Families connect and create their own network to share ideas and express their needs/interests
• Families join together to advocate social inclusion for persons with intellectual disabilities.