SPECIAL OLYMPICS, INC.

Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics (The mission of the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) is to raise awareness and funds for the Special Olympics movement.)

Special Olympics 2025 World Winter Games, Special Olympics 2027 World Games, youth sports issues, Support for International Sporting Competition (SISC) funding

Special Olympics Healthy Athletes and Healthy Communities programming (Healthy Athletes provides free health screenings and education for Special Olympics athletes and Healthy Communities is a recognition program within Special Olympics, working to increase access to quality health care and effective prevention programming to improve the health of people with intellectual disabilities), youth sports issues, medically underserved population designation for people with intellectual disabilities, H.R. 3880 (HEADs UP Act of 2023) (This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants to support health centers that provide services for individuals with developmental disabilities, including dental care. Grant recipients must provide specialized treatment to individuals with developmental disabilities as necessary. The bill also provides statutory authority for HHS to designate individuals with developmental disabilities as health-professional shortage population groups for the purposes of the National Health Service Corps (NHSC). The NHSC provides scholarships and student loan repayment awards to eligible providers who agree to work with designated populations or in areas that face shortages of primary care, dental care, and mental health care providers.), S.1219 - Health Equity for People with Disabilities Act (This bill modifies certain grants available to health centers that offer primary health services to medically underserved populations to ensure that members of such populations with disabilities receive accessible health services)

Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools (programming aimed at promoting social inclusion through intentionally planned and implemented activities affecting systems-wide change. With sports as the foundation, the three component model offers a unique combination of effective activities that equip young people with tools and training to create sports, classroom and school climates of acceptance.) Special Olympics Young Athletes (an early childhood play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities, ages 2 to 7 years old. It introduces basic sport skills, like running, kicking and throwing. Young Athletes provides children of all abilities the same opportunities to advance in core developmental milestone and skills like how to play with others and important skills for learning.), Special Olympics Motor Activities Training Program (a program designed for athletes who are unable to participate in official Special Olympics sport competitions because of their skill and/or functional abilities. The Motor Activity Training Program is designed to prepare athletes - including those with severe or profound intellectual disability and significant physical disabilities - for sport-specific activities appropriate for their ability levels.), youth sports issues, inclusive education as it relates to employment opportunities.

Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools (programming aimed at promoting social inclusion through intentionally planned and implemented activities affecting systems-wide change. With sports as the foundation, this three component model offers a unique combination of effective activities that equip young people with tools and training to create sports, classroom and school climates of acceptance.), Special Olympics Healthy Athletes and Healthy Communities programming (Healthy Athletes provides free health screenings and education for Special Olympics athletes and Healthy Communities is a recognition program within Special Olympics, working to increase access to quality health care and effective prevention programming to improve the health of people with intellectual disabilities), Special Olympics 2025 World Winter Games, Special Olympics 2027 World Games, youth sports, Support for International Sporting Competition (SISC) funding, Special Olympics/UNICEF global partnership (including foreign relations - (through innovative programs and national partnerships, Special Olympics and UNICEF are working closely in over 35 nations to highlight the abilities and contributions that children and youth with intellectual disabilities make to their communities and countries. Special Olympics Programs worldwide have benefitted greatly from UNICEF support-through UNICEF Country Offices and National Committees alike. From Jamaica to Kazakhstan, and from Armenia to Brazil and beyond-UNICEF has been a pivotal partner in advancing key programs in support of Special Olympics athletes. Strategic initiatives such as Unified Sports, Healthy Athletes/Healthy Communities, Family Health Forums, Athlete Leadership and much more have witnessed significant growth throughout the developing world due to UNICEFs leadership in achieving equity for the worlds most vulnerable populations.)), Special Olympics Young Athletes (Special Olympics Young Athletes program is an inclusive sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities, aged 2 to 7 years old. Young Athletes delivers direct intervention through inclusive developmental skill activities, and takes place in homes, schools, and communities led by parents, families, teachers, and volunteers supported with Special Olympics training and resources. The program follows standardized lessons corresponding to foundational skills developed through interactive play. Young Athletes also offers engaged parents and families the opportunity to implement activities in a home-based environment, ensuring that parents and families can harness the benefits of the program for their children irrespective of access to centers or schools).