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  • Special Olympics Alaska provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for people eight years of age and older with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

    Special Olympics Alaska School Programs provides opportunities for students of all abilities to learn, train and compete in sports and fitness activities alongside each other. Through school sanctioned clubs, unified sports, and classroom resources the Special Olympics School Program helps students learn about those who are different but who can nonetheless inspire greatness with their individual talents, gifts and personal contributions. This program promotes the benefits of fitness while providing opportunities to empower students and allow them to recognize their ability to make a difference in their world.

    Special Olympics Alaska serves as a resource to the school in regards to sports clubs, fitness training and competition, educational support materials, and service learning opportunities. Special Olympics Alaska also serves as a connection/link between educators and students involved in the various programs. As we work towards aligning programs statewide, networking is crucial. Teachers and students with experience in Special Olympics in the classroom are a resource to those who are interested in learning how to implement it in their school.