Special Olympics Georgia provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics Georgia invests in people with intellectual disabilities, helping them to develop athletic skills, while also promoting the abilities of the athletes off the field. Athletes gain skills for employment, learn independent living skills, form relationships and help others understand their extraordinary capabilities despite health issues they experience daily. 23 different sports are offered for athletes to experience – ranging from badminton, swimming, soccer and gymnastics. Through the program, 22,956 Georgia athletes are given the chance to express themselves and test their limits.
Website: specialolympicsga.org
Email: heather.hart@specialolympicsga.org
Address: 4000 DeKalb Technology Parkway Building 400, Suite 400
Atlanta, GA 30340