Special Olympics Colorado
Special Olympics Colorado works to create a more inclusive Colorado through year-round sports training, competition, health programs, leadership development, and school-based inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities. Its programs help athletes build confidence, improve physical and mental health, develop leadership skills, form friendships, and experience a strong sense of belonging. The organization is centered on inclusion, respect, courage, joy, and empowering people of all abilities to succeed.
Impact
Offers 22 sports for 28,000 athletes
Hosts about 400 events each year
Nearly 2,000 free health screenings provided in 2024
More than 700 Unified Champion Schools
Unified Champion Schools programming impacts about400,000 Colorado students
Learn More Here: Special Olympics CO
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Special Olympics New Mexico
Special Olympics New Mexico creates inclusive communities and transforms lives through the power of sports. The organization provides year-round athletic training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities while also supporting health, leadership, friendship, confidence and greater inclusion. Its programs give athletes opportunities to develop their abilities, compete, connect with communities, and be recognized for their achievements.
Impact
Offers 11 sports for more than 3,700 athletes
110 communities reached throughout New Mexico
About 1,375 athletes and Unified partners competed in the2026 State Summer Games
Sent a 49-member delegation, including 30 athletes, to the 2026 USA Special Olympics Games
Learn More Here: Special Olympics NM
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