Join us March 5th at 2:30PM for the LIVE Spread The Word: Inclusion Pep Rally.
While we can’t host our Summer Games at the University of Richmond, it is time to get back in the game… or in this case, the Summer Series.
After a successful Fall season, the Fitness Combine is back with a newly improved Winter season. The eight week program is designed with flexibility in mind.
When Special Olympics Virginia athlete Richard Cuevas surrounded himself with people who saw him for him, his life flourished. Read and watch the story of Richard's amazing life.
An eight-week training program designed with flexibility in mind for grades 3rd-12th.
We’re offering age-appropriate videos promoting inclusion of people with differences. Picture books and student profiles highlight how people turned their experiences with isolation into inclusive opportunities.
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Stay in TouchGet the latest updates from Special Olympics Virginia sent right to your inbox!About UsSpecial Olympics is a movement built on inclusion, where every person is accepted and welcomed, regardless of ability or disability. We are helping make the world a better, healthier and more joyful place through the power of sport.
Whether your interest is competitive or social in nature, we want you on our team. Through sports, athletes find joy, acceptance and success.
Volunteers are the backbone of the Special Olympics movement. They bring out the champion in every Special Olympics athlete.
Our coaches work closely with athletes and Unified partners to provide top-notch athletic instruction and serve as leaders, mentors, and role models.
Special Olympics Virginia is made up of 32 Area programs, organized into nine regions. Connect with your local program to get involved.
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Jersey Mike’s Celebrates 11th Annual “Month of Giving”
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