Special Olympics Florida

More than 500 athletes and Unified partners competed in 19 sports at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games!

Racing For Inclusion

Every step, every mile, and every swing matters. The Race for Inclusion is your chance to show our athletes that you stand with them -- that you want to help them lead happier, healthier, and more satisfying lives. Early bird registration starts now.

Athletes

Athletes are the heart of our movement. We offer year-round sports training and competition for all abilities and at no cost to the athlete or their families!

Making a difference in Florida

It takes all of us to create a world of inclusion — athletes, volunteers, families, sponsors, coaches, the general public — who are willing to open our minds and hearts and provide new opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities.

Participation

88,960

Volunteers

45,225

Athletes

70,870

Competitions

213

Number of lives changed?  Every one of them!

Features

Join the Inclusion Revolution

It's a celebration that culminates with a series of race events across Florida via running, swimming, or golfing. The time is now to help us build a world of inclusion and acceptance.

Support Our Mission

Special Olympics Florida's specialty license plate is a great way to show your support and be part of the inclusion revolution.

Be A Champion

Coaches are superstars who help our athletes learn, grow and improve. Help us build our next generation of volunteer coaches. We'd love to add you to our roster.

Learn more about your local program!

 

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News, updates and stories!

Making a Splash at the Swim for Inclusion

Open-water swimmers from across Central Florida and beyond came to Orlando to be part of Special Olympics Florida’s Swim for Inclusion.

Racing for Inclusion in Jacksonville

We kicked off our annual Race for Inclusion in Jacksonville, a 5K run/walk on the CSX campus. The event was a huge success, drawing nearly 400 participants and raising over $85,000 to support Special Olympics Florida athletes!

Hangin’ 10

More than 110 athletes from 15 counties across Florida flocked to Cocoa Beach for Special Olympics Florida’s State Surfing Competition.

The Road to Inclusion

As part of our Race for Inclusion initiative, Special Olympics Florida held its second panel discussion focusing on the transportation needs of people with intellectual disabilities.

Major League Soccer Unified All-Star Game

MLS collaborates with Special Olympics organizations across the country to promote inclusion and form Unified teams. Our Florida partners are Inter Miami CF and Orlando City Soccer.

Hearing Clearly Again

With the help of Special Olympics Florida, Monroe County athlete Jennifer Averette will be receiving new, state-of-the-art hearing aids.