Giving Families a Voice

Family members of a person with intellectual disability often feel confused and alone. Getting involved with Special Olympics gives families a support network providing them acceptance, resources, hope and a chance to become advocates – making them a valued voice in our movement

 Specil Olympics  Family Support Network

The Special Olympics Family Support Network was founded with a basic premise: that family members of present and future Special Olympics athletes are valuable and have an important role to play in Special Olympics outreach.

The Family Support Network connects Special Olympics families with new families of an individuals with intellectual disabilities and provides support and information in a critical time of

need. Opportunities include:

• Become advocates for the Special Olympics movement;
• Match families to share ideas, issues and common interests;
• Volunteer in their loved one s athletic training; and

Encourage new families to join Special Olympics.

How Families Connect

On a day-to-day basis, families connect by volunteering at athletic trainings, meeting in local gatherings, sharing links and information and talking online via a global network. For every family, each new accomplishment is a joyful story and a reason to celebrate.

What YOU Can Do

Join the cause and help us empower more family members to make a difference. Find Special Olympics Organization near you and see how you can help in your community.