Special Olympics Minnesota

Philosophy

Special Olympics Minnesota is founded on the belief that people with intellectual disabilities can, with proper instruction and encouragement, learn, enjoy and benefit from participation in individual and team sports, adapted as necessary to meet the needs of those with intellectual and physical disabilities.

Special Olympics Minnesota believes that consistent training is essential to the development of sports skills, and that competition among those of equal abilities is the most appropriate means of testing these skills, measuring progress and providing incentives for personal growth.

Special Olympics Minnesota believes that through sports training and competition, people with intellectual disabilities benefit physically, mentally and socially; families are strengthened; and the community at large, both through participation and observation, is united in understanding people with intellectual disabilities in an environment of equality, respect and acceptance.

Mission

Special Olympics Minnesota offers children and adults with intellectual disabilities year-round sports training and competition. Through Special Olympics’ athletic, health and leadership programs, people with intellectual disabilities transform themselves, their communities and the world.

Vision

Special Olympics Minnesota will be recognized as the premier organization providing essential life skills opportunities for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Our athletes will derive the full benefit of our mission through multi-level, year-round sports opportunities and related health and leadership programs.

Values

RESPECT: Valuing and accepting human differences and the unique abilities of all people in our communities

ACCOMPLISHMENT: Celebrating the fulfillment of individual potential

CHOICE: Providing opportunities for self-determination

QUALITY: Striving for excellence in all we do

PARTNERSHIP: Achieving more than we can alone by collaborating with others

INTEGRITY: Fostering a culture based on the highest standards of personal and professional principles

State Office

Special Olympics Minnesota
100 Washington Avenue South, Suite 550
Minneapolis, MN 55401
612-333-0999 or toll-free: 800-783-7732
Fax: 612-333-8782
Please click here for directions.