Polar Plunge 2025
Have you heard about the coolest event in Florida? Get ready to brrrr-ave the cold and make a big splash for inclusion. Recruit your friends and family to join you and register today!
Special Olympics Florida
More than 500 athletes and Unified partners competed in 19 sports at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games!
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
96,341
Volunteers
51,003
Athletes
76,976
Competitions
176
Number of lives changed? Every one of them!
Features
Going All In(clusive)
Our global Spread The Word campaign recognizes the need to build connections and ensure that everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.
Polar Plunge
Take the plunge and be a part of the coolest events of the year! Join the fun, help raise funds and win prizes.
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!
Stay In Touch
News, updates and stories!
Athletes Featured in New Documentary
Several Special Olympics Florida athletes had the opportunity to star in a film exploring friendship and autism, called “Lights, Camera, Friendship!”
Special Olympics Florida Athlete Honored by the NFL
Tyler Boyd is headed to the 2025 Pro Bowl Games after being named an “NFL PLAY 60 Super Kid.”
Unified Team Featured
The accomplishments of the Immokalee High School Unified flag football team were highlighted recently by FOX 4 in Cape Coral.
WESH 2 News in Orlando Helps Light the Torch
Chief Operating Officer Meghan McLean and Athlete Leader Juliette Soos talked about the ongoing Torch Icon Campaign at Publix.
Miami School Named National Banner School
Southwest Miami Senior High School kicked off the new year in a big way, celebrating its designation as an ESPN Unified Champion National Banner School!
South Florida Athlete Receives Don Taft Award
Special Olympics Florida is thrilled to announce that Shania Williams has been named the Don Taft Athlete of the Year.