About
Special Olympics is a global movement of people creating a new world of inclusion and community, where every single person is accepted and welcomed, regardless of ability or disability. We are helping to make the world a better, healthier and more joyful place—one athlete, one volunteer, one family member at a time.
Eunice Kennedy Shriver's Story
Our founder was a pioneer in the worldwide struggle for rights and acceptance for people with intellectual disabilities. Her legacy continues to inspire and guide our movement.
Our Reach
3,131,611
ATHLETES
33,742
COMPETITIONS
527,001
VOLUNTEERS
297,995
COACHES
18,496
ATHLETE HEALTH SCREENINGS
15,008
Unified Schools
2019 – 2021 Annual Report and 2021 Reach Report
2019 – 2021 Annual Report
The Special Olympics 2019 – 2021 Annual Report highlights the best of our global movement over the course of a very busy year—filled with sports, competitions, unified leadership, inclusive health milestones, and much more.
2021 Reach Report
The Reach Report is a summary of key programmatic results achieved globally in the framework of its activities conducted in the previous year.
Our Partners
Special Olympics would not be able to reach millions of athletes without the generous, ongoing support of our corporate partners.