Special Olympics Club at UVA

Club Description

Special Olympics is a global organization that provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. It aims to foster inclusivity and empowerment by offering opportunities for athletes to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community. The organization also advocates for the rights and abilities of individuals with intellectual disabilities, promoting acceptance and inclusion in all aspects of society. The purpose of Special Olympics College Club at UVA is to connect individuals with and without intellectual disabilities through sport to build friendships and help lead the social inclusion movement of Special Olympics. This is an opportunity for the students of the University of Virginia to enhance the lives and opportunities of people with intellectual disabilities and build a more accepting campus for everyone.