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WE ARE SPECIAL OLYMPICS USA.
Special Olympics USA, made up of athletes, Unified partners, and coaches from all 52 Special Olympics US Programs, represents the country at global competitions, including the Special Olympics World Games and Special Olympics World Winter Games.OUR CORE VALUES
- SPORTSMANSHIP
- TEAMWORK
- ACCOUNTABILITY
- INTEGRITY
- RESPECT
Two Languages, One Voice
For Cesar Aponte, having a voice means so much more than being able to speak. It means advocating for himself, communicating with his teammates and having the confidence to take on new challenges.2 Min Read
The Perfect Pitch for a Pittsburgh Homecoming
Attending a Special Olympics USA Team Trials is a milestone moment for Special Olympics athletes, and for many, arriving in Pittsburgh meant experiencing the Steel City for the very first time. But for Special Olympics Kentucky athlete Chris Revay, Team Trials felt more like a homecoming.2 Min Read
Big Brother Backs Gymnast on Road to Santiago
For Ida Chiodi, gymnastics isn’t just a sport, it’s a family passion. Ida is an accomplished Special Olympics Minnesota gymnast, and her older brother, Solen, is on the men's gymnastics team at the University of Michigan. Together, Ida and Solen motivate, coach, and encourage one another. According to her mom, Kristin, Ida loves following in Solen's footsteps. “They both find so much joy in watching each other chase their dreams and goals!"1 Min Read
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