Fast Facts
Looking for quick reference facts about our programme? You’ll find them here.
About Special Olympics GB
• Special Olympics GB is the country’s largest provider of a year-round sports training and competition programme for all people with an intellectual (learning) disability.
• Special Olympics and Paralympics are two separate organisations. Special Olympics is recognised as the third member of the Olympic family, but it is not just a sporting event. It is a year-round sport programme for people with intellectual (learning) disabilities.
• Special Olympics GB offers sports opportunities to all people with intellectual (learning) disabilities between the ages of 6 to 80 and with an IQ of 75 or less, regardless of their ability level.
• Special Olympics GB was established in 1978.
• Special Olympics GB has 8,000 athletes.
• Special Olympics GB has a dedicated army of over 3,000 volunteers.
• Special Olympics GB operates more than 150 clubs in England, Scotland and Wales.
About Learning Disabilities
• An intellectual (learning) disability is a life-long mental disability. It affects an individual’s capacity to communicate effectively, learn new information and adopt new skills.
• In Great Britain there are an estimated 1.2 million people with an intellectual (learning) disability.
• 200 babies will be born this week with an intellectual (learning) disability. They will face discrimination all their life.
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