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Eunice Kennedy Shriver

“Special Olympics Global Messengers are once again proving that there are no limits to what people with cognitive disabilities can do, and challenging the world to accept them as active participants in society. They are speaking for themselves to tell their own story—and telling it far better than any of us could.”

Eunice Kennedy Shriver
Founder, Special Olympics International

Athlete Leadership Programs (ALPs)

Athlete Leadership Programs (ALPs) train athletes to serve in meaningful leadership roles other than, or in addition to sports. They offer athletes an opportunity to participate as partners in all aspects of the Special Olympics movement in Wisconsin.

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If you would like to get involved with ALPs,

Contact Jeanne Hrovat, Senior Director of Field Services & Initiatives
jhrovat@specialolympicswisconsin.org
Direct Line: (608) 442-5673 or Toll Free (800) 552-1324 ext. 5673.

Goals of ALPs

  • Allow athletes self-determination of how and in what roles they will participate in Special Olympics.

  • Provide our athletes with the training and certification, where appropriate, to properly prepare them for success.

  • Include athletes in meaningful positions of influence and leadership throughout the organization to help determine policy and set direction.

  • Provide training and education for existing leadership as we welcome and encourage athletes in their new roles.

  • Recognize athletes' ability to contribute in these roles in a meaningful way by holding them accountable to all Special Olympics Wisconsin policies, rules, and standards.

Benefits

  1. Better self-confidence
  2. Help prepare athletes for jobs
  3. Help prepare athletes to live on their own
  4. Increased ability to make personal decisions
  5. Improved friendships and family relationships

Opportunities

  • Athletes on the Program Board of Directors
  • Athlete Congress or Input Councils
  • Athletes as Coaches and Officials
  • Athletes as Donors
  • Athletes Employed by Special Olympics
  • Athletes as Newsletter/website Contributors
  • Athletes as Global Messengers (Speakers Bureau)
  • Athletes on Local, Regional or State Committees and Management Teams
  • Athletes as Mentors to Other Athletes

For more information, contact

Jeanne Hrovat, Senior Director of Field Services & Initiatives
jhrovat@specialolympicswisconsin.org
Direct Line: 608-442-5673
Toll Free: 800-552-1324