Special Olympics DC

The 2026 Summer Games are just getting started. Stay tuned for more! 🏅⚽️

Summer Games volunteers, see you next week!

Please review these important details before arriving:
📅 Dates: May 18–22
⏰ Volunteer Shifts: 8:30 AM–1:30 PM each day
✅ Check-In: 8:30–9:30 AM by the tennis courts
📍 Location: Catholic University DuFour Athletic Center, 600 Taylor St NE, Washington, DC 20017
🚗 Parking: Free parking available in the lot

Thank you for giving your time and energy to support Special Olympics DC athletes. We can’t wait to see you at Summer Games! 🏅
ChooseToInclude

Special Olympics DC was honored to attend the MOU signing between and at the National Law Enforcement Museum, a powerful moment strengthening the partnership between law enforcement and Special Olympics to advance inclusion in our communities.

This milestone reinforces the IACP’s role as the Founding Law Enforcement Partner of the Law Enforcement Torch Run and a shared commitment to inclusion, awareness, and support for Special Olympics athletes worldwide.

Happy Police Week to the incredible officers who go above and beyond every day, on and off the field for our athletes. Join the movement, get your agency involved today and help lead the way for inclusion!

🌟 Young Athletes Playgroup is BACK! 🌟

Join us for a fun, inclusive playgroup for children ages 2–7 (with & without disabilities) alongside a parent or caregiver 💙

🗓 Fridays: May 1, 8 & 15
⏰ 4:00–5:00 PM
📍 Bellevue/William O. Lockridge Library

Kids will build skills like making friends, taking turns, and sharing; ALL THROUGH PLAY!!!

✨ FREE & open to all families!

📩 [email protected] | 202-727-2142

Last week, Special Olympics DC hosted our Inclusive Leadership Summit, bringing together student athletes, Unified partners, and mentors from across DC for a day of growth, connection, and impact.

From leadership workshops and mock interviews to team challenges and project pitches, these students stepped up, building confidence, strengthening communication skills, and creating real solutions to make their schools more inclusive.

Through programs like Unified Champion Schools, we’re not just changing schools, we’re empowering the next generation of leaders to advocate, include, and lead beyond the classroom.
The future is inclusive!

📸: .afm

From early mornings to medal ceremonies, it’s the moments you create that matter most. This National Volunteer Week, we’re celebrating the impact you make every single day

Heat wave in April in DC? We’re over here dreaming about the coolest day of the year… the DC Polar Plunge ❄️

Medal Monday vibes! Shoutout to all the 10-Milers yesterday!

Now let’s keep that energy going… are you signed up to volunteer for Special Olympics DC Summer Games (May 18–22)?!

Be part of the magic, cheer on athletes, award medals, and experience what inclusion really looks like. Message us for the link to volunteer!