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.
Volunteer here. FUNfitness is a physical therapy event that addresses the ongoing health needs of Special Olympics athletes. FUNfitness provides athletes the opportunity to be examined for flexibility, functional strength, balance, and aerobic fitness. During these screenings, physical therapists, related health professionals, and students offer athletes expert guidance and exercise recommendations to prevent and reduce […]
For more information, contact Savanna Cavanaugh at cavanaughs@soks.org. Volunteer
To volunteer: https://givepul.se/7qel66
The Healthy Hearing discipline of Healthy Athletes provides comprehensive hearing screenings and follow-up recommendations. The main goals of this program are to inform athletes, parents, coaches or caregivers about the detection of possible ear and hearing problems, recommend follow-up as needed, and to promote the necessity of regular ear and hearing screenings.
Tentative General Schedule Friday, November 10, 2023 Volleyball @ Okun Fieldhouse (20200 Johnson Dr. Shawnee, KS 66218) 9:00am Team Check-in 9:20am Opening Ceremonies 9:30am 1st Games 10:00am General Store, Healthy Hearing, Health Promotions, Healthy Athletes 11:00am Lunch 4:00pm Last Games Saturday, November 11, 2023 Swimming @ Hummer Sports Park – Capital Federal Natatorium (2751 SW […]
Volunteer here. Health Promotion, a discipline of Special Olympics Healthy Athletes, focuses on healthy living, healthy lifestyle choices, and nation-specific health issues. In addition to health education activities, health Promotion offers screenings for bone density, blood pressure, and body mass index (BMI). Its goals include encouraging and enhancing healthy behaviors and improving self-efficacy and self-advocacy.
The Healthy Hearing discipline of Healthy Athletes provides comprehensive hearing screenings and follow-up recommendations. The main goals of this program are to inform athletes, parents, coaches or caregivers about the detection of possible ear and hearing problems, recommend follow-up as needed, and to promote the necessity of regular ear and hearing screenings.
We are excited to host our inaugural Victory Gala at Children’s Mercy Park on November 11, 2023. All proceeds of this event will benefit Special Olympics Athletes all throughout Kansas. Event Highlights: Dinner Drinks Live and silent auction Live music from The Suburbans Special Olympics Kansas Hall of Fame Award ceremony Make a difference in […]
Students from middle and high schools in the South East region are invited to attend to receive leadership training and participate in sports activities in the afternoon. Registration is required. Contact Caitlin for details.
See items here. Money will go towards athletes across Kansas.
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