Special Olympics Florida provides year-round sports training and competition to children and adults with intellectual disabilities, at no cost to the athlete or their caregiver, as a means to achieve physical fitness, self-esteem, socialization skills, and the life skills necessary to be a productive, respected and contributing members of their communities.
Founded by the late Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Special Olympics is the world’s largest program of sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, serving 3.7 million people in more than 170 countries. In Florida, 25,000 athletes train and compete year round, in 20 different team and individual sports of their choice.
Founded in 1972, Special Olympics Florida is a certified 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization funded solely through the generosity of individuals, businesses and civic groups. This support allows Special Olympics to never charge the athlete or their families a fee for participation.
Company Details
- Employees
- 167
- Founded
- -
- Address
- 1915 Don Wickham Drive, Clermont,florida 34711,united States
- Industry
- Non-Profit Organizations
- Keywords
- Sports Training and Competition, Health Screenings, Athlete Leadership Development, School Based Inclusion Programs, Volunteer Opportunties, Child Development.
- HQ
- Clermont, Florida
Special Olympics Florida Questions
Special Olympics Florida's website is http://www.specialolympicsflorida.org
Special Olympics Florida's LinkedIn profile is https://www.linkedin.com/company/special-olympics-florida
Special Olympics Florida has
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employees at Special Olympics Florida.
Special Olympics Florida's industry is
Non-profit Organizations
Special Olympics Florida's top competitors are
Special Olympics,
(Usta) United States Tennis Association,
Autism Speaks,
Make-A-Wish America,
Make-A-Wish Central And Northern Florida,
Best Buddies International,
Best Buddies Florida,
Give Kids The World Village,
Orlando Magic,
Special Olympics New York.
Special Olympics Florida's categories are Non-profit Organizations
Special Olympics Florida's founding year is 1972
