Special Olympics
Philosophy
Special Olympics is founded 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, adapted as necessary to meet the needs of those with special mental and physical limitations.
Special Olympics believes that consistent training is indispensable to the development of sports skills, and that competition among those of equal abilities is the most appropriate means of testing these skills, measuring progress and providing incentives for personal growth.
Getting Involved
If you would like to get involved in other Special Olympics sports or are interested in the Young Athletes programs for students ages 2½ - 7, please contact the Director of Special Olympics–Mercer County at [email protected].