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Special Olympics empowers children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities including mental retardation, autism and Down syndrome, through a variety of Olympic-style sports training, athletic competitions and other-related programming slated year-round. Special Olympics New York serves more than 46,000 athletes – 26,000 in New York City alone – and trains hundreds of coaches and works with over 25,000 volunteers who conduct more than 400 trainings and competitions in 22 sports annually. Special Olympics programs in New York City provide an opportunity for athletes to showcase their broad range of abilities, resulting in improved self-esteem, increased social interactions and enhanced leadership skills. Special Olympics does not charge athletes and their families to participate in any of the programs.

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