WHAT WE DO
​Special Olympics Louisiana enriches the lives of 12,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities
​and their communities in Louisiana through sports, competition education, leadership and health.

All of our programs are at no cost to our participants.
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SPORTS

Having fun on and off the playing field, developing skills and self-esteem is the life of our athletes. We offer year-round training and competitions in over ten sports for people of all ages and skill levels.

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COMPETITION

We host over 100 competitions each year, from local events to 8 state-level competitions. These events are where the community gets to see our athletes in action and celebrate their victories.

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EDUCATION

Our school programs offer everything from sports to leadership experiences to activities that foster inclusion. They unify students with and without disabilities through sports, promoting acceptance and respect.

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LEADERSHIP

We empower athletes to spread acceptance and inclusion and live more independent lives through leadership training. This training prepares them to be leaders on their sports team and in the game of life.

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ATHLETE HEALTH

Keeping our athletes healthy so they can compete is a goal of the movement. Those with intellectual disabilities who participate in Special Olympics develop improved physical fitness and motor skills.

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WHAT YOU CAN DO

BECOME AN ATHLETE

Train and compete in
year-round sports

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VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME

​Give & receive the gift of joy by becoming a volunteer or coach

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GUARD ​THE FLAME

​Participate in the Law Enforcement Torch Run

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GIVE A GIFT

Help change
one more life.

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WHO WE ARE
​Special Olympics Louisiana provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, 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.


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