Special Olympics Arizona

With emphasis on acceptance, respect and inclusion; SOAZ is about operating under the assumption that people with intellectual disabilities are capable of participating in all aspects of life by focusing on abilities rather than limitations.

The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.