What We Do
Special Olympics Nebraska transforms the lives of over 7,200 individuals with and without disabilities through programming in sports, health, education, and leadership. We believe in ending discrimination and fear and building a future of justice and joy.
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We offer 20 Olympic-style individual and team sports that provide meaningful training and competition opportunities for people with and without intellectual disabilities year-round.
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We provide access to health services for a population with significant unmet health needs by offering free health screenings year-round in 8 different disciplines.
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We partner with schools to provide programming that empowers youth and educators to be leaders of change by encouraging inclusion, participation, advocacy and leadership.
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We encourage athletes to use their strengths and voices to share their stories, undertake meaningful leadership roles, breakdown stereotypes, and create more inclusive communities.
Best Practices Partnership
Through our commitment to nonprofit excellence, legal compliance and adherence to the Nonprofit Association of the Midland's Guidelines and Principles, Special Olympics Nebraska is recognized as a Best Practice Partnership!
IN THE NEWS
As the cold winter temperatures continue this weekend, many people are probably dreaming of their next lake day. For some brave people at Holmes Lake, that day came early as they went for a dip in the freezing body of water in support of a good cause.
Special Olympics Nebraska host annual Polar Plunge fundraiser
Special Olympics Nebraska Athlete/Polar Plunger shares her story: "Just try it, have fun!"
Although temperatures weren’t freezing Saturday morning, people were ‘Freezin’ for a Reason’ as they took part in the Polar Plunge.
