Special Olympics Kansas offer year-round training and athletic competition in 20 Olympic-type sports to children and adults with Intellectual Disabilities.
Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® is an opportunity for schools to intentionally promote meaningful social inclusion.
Staying fit is more than participating in sports. It’s a lifestyle. Learn more about our programming to support an active lifestyle for all of our athletes.
Each year Special Olympics Kansas recognizes outstanding athletes and individuals who contribute to the organization.
Special Olympics Athlete Leadership Programs (ALP’s) allow athletes to explore opportunities in roles previously considered “non-traditional”.
Innovative sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities, ages 2-7, designed to introduce them to the world of Special Olympics.
Healthy Hearing is the audiology component of the Healthy Athletes program. The Healthy Hearing screenings were introduced to Special Olympics athletes at the 1999 World Summer Games. The purpose of this program is: to screen the hearing of athletes; notiify athletes and their guardians/care givers if follow-up care is needed; provide custom swim earplugs if […]
Health Promotion focuses on healthy living and healthy lifestyle choices. Its goals include: encouraging and enhancing healthy behaviors; reducing risky behaviors; improving self-efficacy and self-advocacy; and increasing the investment of health care leaders for people with intellectual disabilities. Screenings focus on the following core health areas: Bone Density Screening and Bone Health; Blood Pressure Monitoring; […]
Join Us for Strong Minds at Unified Bocce in Lawrence! Special Olympics Kansas is thrilled to host our first-ever Strong Minds Screening on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Lawrence High School (1901 Louisiana Street, Lawrence, KS 66044) during the Unified Bocce event. This groundbreaking screening will focus on comprehensive […]
321 Fit - Celebrating Abilities, Fostering Inclusion Date: March 22, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Johnson County Community College Gymnasium Address: 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210 Join us for 321 Fit, an inspiring and inclusive event dedicated to promoting physical activity for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Hosted […]
Healthy Hearing Screening at Hays State Basketball – March 22, 2025 Special Olympics Kansas is excited to bring Healthy Hearing to the Hays State Basketball Tournament for the second year in a row! Join us on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Gross Memorial Coliseum (600 Park St, Hays, […]
Kansas Community Physical Activity Leader WorkshopDate: Friday, June 6, 2025Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PMLocation: Maize High School – Main Gymnasium📍 11600 W 45th St N, Maize, KS 67601Hosted by: Special Olympics Kansas Health & Fitness ProgramWorkshop Lead: Erin McDanielRegistration: Click here to sign up Lead the Way: Activating Physical Activity Leaders in the Community […]
Benedictine Field DayDate: Saturday, April 12, 2025Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMLocation: Murphy Recreation Center, Benedictine College, 1020 N. 2nd St., Atchison, KSContact: Erin McDaniel – mcdaniele@soks.org🔗 Register now: Field Day Registration Join us for a fun-filled morning of physical activity at Benedictine Field Day! This inclusive event is open to families and individuals of […]
Young Athletes Fest – A Day of Inclusion & Fun! Join us for the Young Athletes Fest on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Tonganoxie High School! This exciting event is designed to introduce children to the world of sports in a fun, inclusive, and engaging way. Date: April 12, 2025Location: Tonganoxie High School (404 US-24, […]
TR-Iffic Day: An Out of This World Experience! Join us for a TR-Iffic Day at Pittsburg State University, hosted by the Therapeutic Recreation Department in partnership with Special Olympics Kansas! This fun-filled event is designed for individuals of all ages with various disabilities to enjoy an exciting day of activities and movement! Date: Thursday, April […]
FUNFitness at North Central Regional Track & Field Special Olympics Kansas is excited to bring FUNFitness back to the North Central Regional Track & Field competition for the second year in a row! Join us on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Shawnee Heights High School in Tecumseh, KS, where […]
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