About
They provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Their mission is to give athletes continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community. They offer 23 sports, including Unified Champion Schools, Unified Golf, and Unified Sports, and serve thousands of Iowans with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics Iowa is located at 551 SE Dovetail Road, PO Box 620, Grimes, IA 50111, and can be reached at 515-986-5520.
Insurance & payment
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Services & specialties
Sports training
Year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Unified Champion Schools
A program that brings together students with and without intellectual disabilities to promote inclusion and acceptance.
Unified Golf
A program that brings together golfers with and without intellectual disabilities to promote inclusion and acceptance.
Unified Sports
A program that brings together athletes with and without intellectual disabilities to promote inclusion and acceptance.
Health and fitness programs
Programs that promote physical fitness, health, and well-being for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Leadership and education programs
Programs that promote leadership, education, and empowerment for individuals with intellectual disabilities.