The Special Education Parents Advisory Council sponsors parent programs. New members are always welcome. Special Olympics is a year round program of training and sports competition for individuals considered to have mental retardation and related disabilities. Athletes can train beginning at age six and enter competitions at age eight. The 27 sports available are adaptable to accommodate athletes with severe disabilities, as well as those who have only mild disabilities.
All athletes compete against other athletes of similar abilities.
Through participation in Special Olympics, athletes are provided with continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, prepare for entry into school and community sports programs, express courage, experience joy, and participate in the sharing of skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympians, and the community. When a student participates in Special Olympics, the family also becomes involved. Parents or siblings may help train athletes, coordinate paperwork, or just support the athlete. The entire family usually encourages the athlete in their Special Olympic endeavors. We hope that you see the benefits of Special Olympics and want your child to participate in this worthwhile program.