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Carolyn Voelker competed in Cross Country Skiing in Nagano, Japan during the 2005 World Winter Games.

"Special Olympics helped me meet new people, make new friends and go out and have fun! I get to go out and do things to make me happy and keep me healthy. I like to help other athletes and give them support when they compete, cheer them on when they are competing and give them advice to help them do better. Special Olympics has also let me travel around the "

Carolyn Voelker
Special Olympics Wisconsin athlete

About Us

Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) is a statewide organization providing persons with intellectual disabilities year-round sports training and competition. Individuals who are at least eight years old and are identified as having a intellectual disability are eligible for participation.

With seven Regional offices throughout the state, Special Olympics Wisconsin serves nearly 10,000 athletes in nearly 180 communities statewide. SOWI is one of the 52 state programs and one of nearly 170 countries providing this opportunity to nearly 4 million athletes around the world.

Mission

To provide 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 the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

Special Olympics Wisconsin Fact Sheet

Guiding Values

  • Mutual Respect
  • Positive Attitude
  • Accountability
  • Teamwork
  • Dedication

Special Olympics does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, nationality, origin or political philosophy.

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Financial Information

Visit our Financial Information web page for contribution sources and audited statements

Special Olympics Wisconsin Privacy Policy

Organizational Accomplishments and Goals

View them in our 2011 Annual Report

Special Olympics Initiatives

  • Athlete Leadership Programs (ALPs) train athletes to serve in meaningful leadership roles outside that of "competitor." They offer athletes opportunities to participate as partners in all aspects of the Special Olympics movement in Wisconsin.

  • Healthy Athletes Program is aimed at improving, through better health and fitness, each athlete's ability to train and compete in Special Olympics. It provides basic health-care screenings and testing to Special Olympics athletes at no cost.

AmeriCorps Outreach Assistants

Thanks to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (WDPI) receiving a grant through the Corporation for National and Community Service, SOWI has been able to host an AmeriCorps Member since 2004 to assist with varying initiatives to connect us with schools, the latest being Project UNIFY and specifically the Spread the Word to End the Word campaign.

Research

As part of the Strategic Research and Evaluation Plan, Special Olympics Inc. (SOI) has conducted several studies concerning the population that Special Olympics serves and society's attitudes towards them. View Special Olympics Research Studies.

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For more information about Special Olympics Wisconsin contact Special Olympics Wisconsin Headquarters at (800) 552-1324 (608) 222-1324 or e-mail info@specialolympicswisconsin.org.