Special Olympics defines itself as "a global movement that unleashes the human spirit every day around the world through the transformative power and joy of sport". Our student organization at the University of Pennsylvania is just one part of the state, national, and international Special Olympics community that works to serve this mission. Our chapter has two primary focuses. Namely, we provide sports competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities to foster courage, good health, and friendship among athletes, unified partners, and volunteers. Equally as important, we strive to reduce the stigma surrounding intellectual disabilities and spread a message of unity, justice, and inclusion for all people through various educational events.
We hope that you will join us!