Building Unified and Inclusive Communities
Celebrating a community where everyone has the lifelong opportunity to develop physically, socially, and emotionally through sports, wellness and leadership training.
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
83,383
Volunteers
38,721
Athletes
58,466
Competitions
515
Number of lives changed? Every one of them!
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Together We Celebrate!
Over the last 50 years, we have improved the lives of people with intellectual disabilities and created communities of inclusion and acceptance. Throughout 2022, we will celebrate the people who have made the mission of Special Olympics possible in Florida.
Join the Inclusion Revolution
It's a celebration that culminates with a series of race events across Florida via running, swimming, cycling, or paddling. 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.
Learn more about your local program!
Stay In Touch
News, updates and stories!
USA Today High School Sports Awards Announced
And...Athlete Kamari Graham, a sophomore from Homestead Senior High School is this year's recipient of the Special Olympics Athlete of the Year award.
Tune In to our TV Show
Our latest episode will be airing on Bally Sports Sun through February 2023.
Fruit and Veggie Battle: A Tasty Lesson in Nutrition
Our athletes have been taking part in the Ultimate Fruit and Veggie Battle on our Special Olympics Florida Fit and Well Facebook group.
Happy Camp Shriver Day, Miami!
For more than 15 years, this incredible, inclusive camp has been offered to campers thanks to the longstanding support of the First Tee Miami-Dade Amateur Golf Association and the City of Miami.
Special Olympics athlete to be inducted into the Florida Sports Hall of Fame
Chris Nikic has added another award to his ever-growing list of honors. He joins 11 other iconic sports figures making up the Hall’s Class of 2022.
Florida Players Set to Represent USA at the Special Olympics Unified Cup 2022
Special Olympics Florida is proud to announce that two athletes and a Unified partner will be part of the Special Olympics USA male Unified soccer team at the Special Olympics Unified Cup 2022, being held July 31 – August 6 in Detroit, Michigan.