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

The Goal
The goal of Special Olympics is for all persons with intellectual disabilities to have the opportunity to become useful and productive citizens who are accepted and respected by their families, friends and in their communities.

Benefits
Athletes carry the benefits from their involvement in Special Olympics with them in their daily lives at home, in the classroom, on the job and in the community. Families are strengthened and the community increases its understanding, acceptance and respect of these individuals.

• Physical, social and psychological development
• Improved physical fitness and motor skills
• Greater self-confidence
• Positive self-image
• Friendships and increased family support

History
Special Olympics was founded by Eunice Kennedy Shriver and was created in 1968 by the Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation. The first International Special Olympics Games were held in 1968 at Soldier Field in Chicago.

There are programs in all 50 states and over 2.25 million participants in more than 160 countries. The program is operated by Special Olympics Inc., a non-profit organization located in Washington DC.

Oklahoma's first Special Olympics was organized by the Tulsa Jaycees in 1969. In 1972 Special Olympics Oklahoma was incorporated as a non-profit organization. Special Olympics Oklahoma is authorized and accredited by Special Olympics, Inc., for the benefit of citizens with intellectual disabilities.

Special Olympics Oklahoma
6835 S. Canton Avenue
Tulsa, OK 74136-3429
+1 (918) 481-1234
Fax: +1 (918) 496-1515

Oklahoma City Office:
3701 SE 15th Street
Del City, Oklahoma 73115
+1 (405) 670-3456
Fax: +1 (405) 670-3456