On behalf of Special Olympics Oregon, I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to you for your unwavering support and enthusiasm in creating an incredible …
Since 2007, more than 5,000 athletes have participated in this one-day event focused on introducing the basics of popular sports to young people with intellectual disabilities. Davis Wohlford of Portland …
Irene is an athlete in the Washington County local program. She started participating in elementary school and has been going strong for more than 30 …
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Spend a little time with Diego Herrera-Cortes and you’ll realize that he has a motto for life and he doesn’t just say it – he …
Read Full Post »Join the SOOR Dance Challenge and Support Inclusion! STEP 1: DANCE & RECORD Check out our SOOR DANCE CHALLENGE VIDEO to learn the official SOOR …
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Captain Alan Lynn has been with the Albany Police Dept for 21 years! For the last 15 years, he’s also made it a priority to …
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MaryAnne Mollahan and Gabriel Scott both attend Forest Grove High School and are active members of their Unified Champion School program. They are both juniors …
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Marie Cabler is the Local Program Coordinator (LPC) for Jackson County and also coaches sports year round! She has been volunteering with Special Olympics Oregon …
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3 easy steps to make a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities. As a fan of Special Olympics, you have likely witnessed …
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Special Olympics Oregon officially launched our new website in May 2020! Coincidentally, if you are reading this article, YOU’RE HERE! Take a look around, tell us what you think of the new place!
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The health and safety of the athletes is the first priority of Special Olympics Oregon while we navigate through a global pandemic.
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Special Olympics Oregon is amid its Winter season competitions and with growing concern over the coronavirus in the U.S. and specifically the Pacific Northwest, it …
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It is no secret that Special Olympics Oregon was facing a lot of uncertainty last year; this led to competitions being cancelled and training being limited to a no-cost policy. However, many of the local programs from around the state remained hard at work, continuing to find their own paths to success.
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Special Olympics Oregon entered 2020 with great momentum, setting us up for a strong year ahead. We are still warm with wonderful memories from the Fall season where over 2,000 athletes and Unified partners participated in soccer, bowling, volleyball, and aquatics.
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