Special Olympics
Non-profit OrganizationsDistrict of Columbia, United States1001-5000 Employees
Special Olympics is a non-profit organization based in Washington, DC, that provides year-round sports training and Olympic-style athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The programs are intended to help participants develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and share skills and friendship with families, fellow athletes, and the broader community. The organization employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people and maintains active partnerships with international partners and sports organizations, including renewed collaboration with Toyota Motor Europe through 2027. It has undertaken leadership initiatives focused on athlete experience, such as appointing Loretta Claiborne as Senior Advisor to the CEO, Athlete Experience. The organization maintains its presence through its official site, https://specialolympics.org.