I play my best and I feel like I am a star. My team won a gold medal at the Summer Games and I felt like an athlete in the real Olympics when I was up on the podium. I love all my medals and display them in my room. I am so happy we found Special Olympics Connecticut and I thank my coaches and all the other volunteers who make this magic happen for me.

-Abby Snyder
Special Olympics Connecticut Athlete

Special Olympics is the world's largest program of sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Participation is open to all individuals eight years of age or older. Training and competition in Local, Regional, State and National programs are held year-round in 27 sports.

Today, more than 5,000 athletes compete in Special Olympics Connecticut. Training programs and competitions are designed to meet all levels of ability. No achievement is too small and no time is too slow in Special Olympics.