Special Olympics Oklahoma

They provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them 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. With a mission to provide opportunities for all persons with intellectual disabilities to become useful and productive citizens who are accepted and respected by their families, friends and in their communities, Special Olympics Oklahoma benefits 12,700 participants and is supported by over 13,000 volunteer coaches and thousands of sponsors, donors and volunteers conducting more than 175 sports competitions and training clinics every year. They are authorized and accredited by Special Olympics, Inc., for the benefit of citizens with intellectual disabilities and are located in Tulsa, OK.