Special Olympics Maryland Inc.

BALTIMORE, Maryland, 21227-1651 United States

Mission Statement

Special Olympics Maryland transforms the lives of 6,973 individuals with intellectual disabilities, their families, and communities every day through meaningful sport experiences, health promotion and leadership programs, while also promoting awareness and education of inclusive communities both on and off the field.

About This Cause

Special Olympics Philosophy Special Olympics is founded on the belief that people with intellectual disabilities can, with proper instruction and encouragement, learn, enjoy, and benefit from participation in individual and team sports. These must be adapted only as necessary to meet the needs of those with mental and physical limitations. Special Olympics believes that consistent training is indispensable to the development of an individual’s sports skills. In addition, competition among those of equal abilities is the most appropriate means of testing these skills, measuring progress, and providing incentives for personal growth. Special Olympics Maryland’s Mission The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for persons eight years of age and older with intellectual disabilities, giving 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.

Special Olympics Maryland Inc.
3701 Commerce Dr Ste 103
BALTIMORE, Maryland 21227-1651
United States
Phone 410-242-1515
Website www.somd.org
Unique Identifier 237089144