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Special Olympics New York
Spectator Sports
Albany, New York 3,935 followers
Providing sports training and competition to more than 31,000 athletes and Unified partners throughout New York State.
About us
Today, we serve more than 42,000 registered athletes and unified partners, making Special Olympics New York the largest program in the United States and the sixth largest program in the world. Special Olympics New York has its headquarters in Schenectady, with offices in the Long Island, New York City, Hudson Valley, Central, Western, Capital and Genesee regions. MISSION The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. This gives 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. FUNDING SOURCES Special Olympics New York is a private non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and is funded primarily by donations from individuals, corporations and foundations. Special Olympics New York never charges athletes, their families or caregivers to train or compete.
- Website
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http://specialolympicsNY.org
External link for Special Olympics New York
- Industry
- Spectator Sports
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Albany, New York
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1970
- Specialties
- inclusion, sports, health, competition, and athletics
Locations
Employees at Special Olympics New York
Updates
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Please join us in congratulating our July 2024 Athlete of the Month, Solan Rabideau-Morse! As a year-round athlete in track & field, softball throw, bocce, and swimming, Solan exemplifies sportsmanship by consistently cheering for teammates and offering unwavering support from the sidelines, even when he's not actively participating. A natural leader, he has stepped into the role of athlete-coach, demonstrating both integrity and passion for all sports. Solan's resilience in the face of challenges is truly inspiring. NY ABLE helps individuals with disabilities and their families save for disability related expenses. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/AOMNYAble.
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We want to hear from YOU! What are your thoughts on our new newsletter? Take our three-minute survey and be entered to win a special gift. Get started here: https://lnkd.in/euCRkXRu. And thanks for your feedback! #SpecialOlympicsNY
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Please join us in congratulating our President & CEO, Stacey Hengsterman, on earning a State University of New York Cortland Distinguished Alumni Award! Learn more about this honor here: https://bit.ly/462NnLo. #GameChanger
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Today, on what would have been our founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver’s 103rd birthday, we want to share a special opportunity to celebrate her legacy and athletes everywhere. Thanks to our Founding Partner, The Coca-Cola Company, when you donate before midnight, your gift will be DOUBLED to help people with intellectual disabilities (ID) become champions on and off the field. Match your gift now: https://bit.ly/EKS103. #MakeADifference
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Shoutout to our Long Island Region for their fantastic summer season! Check out some of their many highlights: - Trained 40+ coaches in swimming, basketball, and divisioning - Hosted 10+ competitions in six sports - Sent delegation of 80+ to Summer Games - Restored bowling to Nassau County - Enabled 40 local schools to compete in Unified basketball Great job, Long Island! We're looking forward to more in the fall. #GameChangers
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Shoutout to our Long Island Region for their fantastic summer season! Check out some of their many highlights: - Trained 40+ coaches in swimming, basketball, and divisioning - Hosted 10+ competitions in six sports - Sent delegation of 80+ to Summer Games - Restored bowling to Nassau County - Enabled 40 local schools to compete in Unified basketball Great job, Long Island! We're looking forward to more in the fall. #GameChangers
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Only a month to go until the 18th annual Summer Social! Join us for VIP bottle service, a sponsored open bar, digital silent auctions, appearances from our World Games athletes, live music, and more. Get your tickets before they're gone at https://lnkd.in/emGqcGdU. #BeAFan