Special Olympics Tennessee

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Volunteer

contact information

Phone: (615) 329-1375

Hours: Closed

Mon - Fri 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (EST)

Sat Closed

Sun Closed

Website: https://www.specialolympicstn.org/

Email: info@specialolympicstn.org

NTEE Code: N72: Special Olympics

MISSION - WHAT WE DO

The mission of Special Olympics Tennessee is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, develop healthy lifestyle habits, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

VISION - GOALS AND ASPIRATIONS

Special Olympics is a movement built on inclusion, where every person is accepted and welcomed, regardless of ability or disability. We are helping make the world a better, healthier, and more joyful place through the power of sport.

SERVICES - HOW WE DO IT

Special Olympics transforms lives through the joy of sport, every day, everywhere. We are the world’s largest sports organization for people with intellectual disabilities: with 4.4 million athletes in 170 countries -- and millions more volunteers and supporters. We are also a global social movement.

Causes

Services Offered

  • Adaptive Sports
  • Disability Advocates/Alliance Organizations
  • Disability Education & Awareness
  • Mental Health Education & Awareness
  • Services to Promote the Independence of Specific Populations
  • Special Education
  • Sports Training & Fitness
  • Youth Development Programs
  • Youth Specific Services

Populations Served

  • Adults
  • At-Risk Youth
  • Children & Youth
  • Individuals Under 21
  • People with Developmental Disabilities
  • People with Physical Disabilities

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