It does not receive any funds from government agencies or the United Way. It is supported entirely by private donations. Fund-raising activities are conducted at the local, area, and state levels. Other Special Olympics Programs Unified Sports Programs integrate athletes with and without developmental disabilities in training and competition programs as well as social activities. It is the goal of Unified Sports to integrate into community leagues those athletes with developmental disabilities who, because of higher skill level, are ready to move themselves from traditional Special Olympics teams into mainstream athletic programs.
Emphasis is on training and participation rather than competition.
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