Special Olympics Indiana is a nonprofit organization that is a part of the global Special Olympics movement, using sport, health, education, and leadership programs every day around the world to end discrimination against and empower people with intellectual disabilities. Founded in 1969, Special Olympics Indiana has grown to more than 18,000 athletes and Unified partners in virtually every county throughout the state. Special Olympics Indiana receives no direct tax funding, is not a United Way agency, and relies entirely on corporate, civic, and individual donations.
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Indianapolis, IN 46278, US
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Check out the articles about University of Indianapolis Masters of Sport Management and the men's Final Four on pg. 36 and UIndy undergrads running the Special Olympics Indiana State Youth Basketball Tourney on pg. 38. Just 2 examples of the outstanding hands-on experience provided to our students. So proud! #uindysmgt #uindykhss #uindychs #learningbydoing
The latest issue of the UIndy Magazine is here! Read it now at magazine.uindy.edu!
✈️ Looking for a team-building event that supports a great cause? Gather your crew, fire up your team spirit, and head to the runway for the Special Olympics Indiana Plane Pull® Challenge on Saturday, Aug. 8. Teams of up to 15 put their strength and teamwork to the test as they pull an 82-ton Boeing 757, all in support of more than 20,000 Special Olympics Indiana athletes. Whether you are competing for bragging rights, building camaraderie with coworkers or making a difference in your community, every pull helps athletes reach new heights. Register your team today and help us keep inclusion soaring. https://lnkd.in/gJHpbTn3 #PlanePullIN #soindiana #ChooseToInclude
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Do you have a passion for storytelling and helping Special Olympics Indiana athletes share their voices? We are looking for a visual storyteller who can shape social media, graphic design and our website. Apply to join our team as Manager of Digital Communications and help spread the word, support fundraising and be part of something big. https://lnkd.in/gxxvt__Z
Looking for your next adventure? Join Special Olympics Indiana for the Roller Coaster Challenge on Friday, Oct. 17, at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari for a 5k, 10k or Marathon coaster distance! Every ride and every dollar raised helps provide year-round sports, health and leadership opportunities for Special Olympics Indiana athletes. Register today: https://lnkd.in/e7_kCdSv
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ZOOM in for the IU Indianapolis Center for TRIP Scholars of the Month Conversation Series on July 31 as Mary Ciccarelli and Katie Weber talk about the collaborative effort between the Indiana University School of Medicine and Special Olympics Indiana to improve healthy lifestyles, healthcare navigation and chronic care self-management for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. For more information and to register: https://go.iu.edu/Hd2mnH Continuing Education Credits are also available for this event.
For Katie Hilt, serving as head of delegation for Team Indiana at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota was one of the greatest honors of her career. She led a support staff of 11 people, including Assistant HOD Kevin Aders. Read about it here: https://lnkd.in/gDPSJYbK
🎢 Ready to ride for something bigger? The Roller Coaster Challenge is coming to Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari on Oct. 17! Take on a 5K, 10K or Half Marathon coaster-distance challenge while raising funds to support athletes across Indiana.. Sign up today at https://lnkd.in/e7_kCdSv #soindiana #rollercoaster #HolidayWorld