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Yale study finds Special Olympics offers more than just sports

Special Olympics continues to strive to create new and innovative programming that celebrates the achievements of people with intellectual disabilities. A Recent Yale University study found that, in addition to year-round sports training and competition, Special Olympic athletes benefit from:

• Improved physical fitness and sports skills
• Enhanced confidence and social competency
• Greater readiness for employment
• Better preparation for independent living
• Increased ability to make personal decisions
• Improved friendships and family relationships

Special Olympics was created by the Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation for the benefit of persons with intellectual disabilities.

"We train together, win together, and sometimes lose together. But the important thing is, we're together."