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Special Olympics Maryland

Baltimore, MD
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www.somd.org
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    • Mission

    The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for persons eight years of age and older 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.

    About Us

    Special Olympics is founded on the belief that people with intellectual disabilities can, with proper instruction and encouragement, learn, enjoy, and benefit from participation in individual and team sports. These must be adapted only as necessary to meet the needs of those with mental and physical limitations.

    Special Olympics believes that consistent training is indispensable to the development of an individual’s sports skills. In addition, competition among those of equal abilities is the most appropriate means of testing these skills, measuring progress, and providing incentives for personal growth.

    Special Olympics Maryland serves over 7.000 athletes across the state through 27 different sports in 18 county programs and 21 school districts.

    Cause Areas Include

    • Community Development
    • Disability
    • Health & Medicine
    • Sports & Recreation

    Location & Contact

    • 410-242-1515
    • 3701 Commerce Drive, Suite 103, Baltimore, Maryland, US
      Suite 103

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    Special Olympics Maryland Kayaking ChampionshipsChestertown, MDPosted 5 days ago
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