Sport, Health & Inclusion
Our programs serve more than 2,500 children and adults with intellectual disabilities in the District.
Special Olympics North America has teamed up with Strava for the SONA Stride Challenge! Run, Walk, or Roll your way through this 8-week distance challenge.
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October 19th – December 13th
Sports
Sports are a powerful force that can shift the focus from disability to ability. We offer 10 Olympic-style sports year-round.
Education
Our school programs create activities that lead to more inclusive and accepting school environments.
Health
The Healthy Athletes program provides information and resources to help athletes realize sustainably healthy and productive lives.
What We Do
Through sports, health and inclusion programs, Special Olympics D.C. is changing the lives of people with IDD, solving the isolation, intolerance and inactivity they face.
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What You Can Do
Volunteer
You’ll transform lives — our athletes’ and your own.
Coach a Team
Coaches help develop the spirit of an athlete.
Donate
Your donation gets an athlete into the game.