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Special
Olympics Georgia provides year-round sports training and athletic
competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
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THEIR GOALS |
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Are to help bring persons with intellectual disabilities into the
larger society under conditions whereby they are accepted,
respected, and given the chance to become useful and productive
citizens. They achieve this goal through sports programs that
demonstrate that Special Olympics has a unique value: to show the
world that every person counts and that every person can be
something good when we work together.
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.
When their athletes succeed, attitudes change, communities develop,
health and self-esteem are built, and the eyes of the world are
focused on all that is good and hopeful and positive.
Athletes gain skills for employment, learn independent living
skills, form relationships and help others understand their
extraordinary capabilities despite health issues they experience
daily.
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ABOUT THE SPECIAL OLYMPIC
GEORGIA GAMES |
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23 different sports are offered for athletes to experience - ranging
from badminton, swimming, soccer and gymnastics.
Athletes ranging from age six through senior participate in Special
Olympics, gaining life skills and confidence in their athletic
ability.
SOGA
is truly a grass roots effort. Only through a volunteer base of more
than 15,000 are we able to fulfill our mission in serving our
athletes and continue to grow. The volunteers are dedicated to
providing the highest quality programs and services to the athletes
and serve as area directors, certified coaches, event staff, unified
sports partners and fundraisers. The continuing success of the
organization depends on the ongoing support of the community.
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WHO DO THEIR PROGRAMS
SUPPORT? |
Through current programs, 22,769 Georgia athletes are given the
chance to express themselves and test their limits, however Special
Olympics of Georgia is currently only serving only 23% of the
eligible population!
You can help these athletes in various ways; by volunteering,
coaching, donating or sponsoring an athlete or event.
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CONTACT DETAILS AND CALENDAR
OF EVENTS |
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| Name: |
Special Olympics Georgia |
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| Phone Number: |
1-770-414-9390
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| Address: |
4000 DeKalb Technology Parkway
Suite 400 Building 400
Atlanta, GA 30340 |
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| Web Site: |
www.specialolympicsga.org |
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| General Information
Email Contact: |
Jennifer.Daniell@SpecialOlympicsGA.org
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| Calendar of Events: |
http://www.specialolympicsga.org/calendar_of_events/default.htm
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ADDITIONAL STATE SPONSORS AND FUNDRAISING PARTNERS |
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