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Special Olympics Washington Details

Agency Name: Special Olympics Washington
Address: 2815 Second Avenue, Suite 370
City: Seattle
State: WA
Zip Code: 98121
Phone Number: (206) 362-4949
Fax: (206) 361-8158
Email: info@sowa.org
Website: http://specialolympicswashington.org/
Description: We are a catalyst for inclusion! Special Olympics Washington is the leader in sports, health, and community building, empowering children and adults with intellectual disabilities to be valued on and off the playing field. Through programming in sports, health, education and community building, Special Olympics is changing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics removes barriers and stigmas that people with intellectual disabilities face, and so that they can share their gifts and talents with their communities. Everyone who comes in touch with Special Olympics is impacted in a way that helps them strive to achieve their personal best. Persons with intellectual disabilities, regardless of ability level, may participate in sports and other programs offered by Special Olympics Washington. Individuals are eligible for training and competition at age eight and there is no upper age limit. 18,000 athletes participate in Special Olympics Washington activities; over 5 million athletes compete in Special Olympics programs in 174 countries. Please visit our website for more information on athlete leadership program, training and competition, youth activation, volunteers, funding, unified sports, healthy athletes, young athletes, winter season, spring season, summer season, and fall season.