Special Olympics New York provides inclusive opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities to discover and unleash the champion within. Our athletes experience the thrill of competing in authentic sports. They overcome defeat, taste victory and stay active for life.

Special Olympics New York provides inclusive opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities to discover and unleash the champion within. Our athletes experience the thrill of competing in authentic sports. They overcome defeat, taste victory and stay active for life.

Time to Celebrate!Time to Celebrate!

🎉All month long we’re Celebrating Champions!

Our athletes give their all to build a more inclusive world—on and off the field. Show your support today to help more athletes experience the power of sport!
Our athletes give their all to build a more inclusive world—on and off the field. Show your support today to help more athletes experience the power of sport!
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Everyone deserves to play!

If you don't have this in your school, you should! Unified Sports promotes inclusion by bringing people with and without intellectual disabilities together as teammates.
If you don't have this in your school, you should! Unified Sports promotes inclusion by bringing people with and without intellectual disabilities together as teammates.
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Build a Training Club With Us

We're seeking passionate coaches, inclusive facilities, and mission-driven sponsors to help us expand training opportunities for our athletes.

Find Your Region

Curious about activities near you? Learn about sports, events and ways to get involved in each of our nine regions.

Our 2025 NYC Summer Social
Silent Auction is now LIVE!

Support our athletes for your chance to win while making a difference. 

Bid on incredible items from top brands like Warby Parker, BarkBox, Kendra Scott, and New York or Nowhere plus autographed memorabilia from New York favorites like the Giants and Bills! Win iHeartRadio Jingle Ball tickets at Madison Square Garden, dinner with Julia Haart from My Unorthodox Life, and gift cards to wine bars, interactive museums, workout classes, restaurants, movies, and more! Big-ticket getaways to Antigua, Panama, and Barbados are also up for grabs.Â