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Special Olympics was founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver and today serves more than six million athletes with intellectual disabilities in 190+ countries through more than 100,000 games and competitions annually. Its mission extends beyond sport: Special Olympics works to end discrimination, change attitudes, and create a more inclusive world.
Special Olympics offers training and competition in more than 30 Olympic-type sports — from athletics and swimming to basketball, skiing, golf, and cycling. Athletes of all ability levels can participate; there are no qualifying times or scores. Unified Sports programmes pair athletes with intellectual disabilities alongside athletes without disabilities on the same team. Health programmes including health screenings run alongside sporting events.
Children aged 8 and older and adults with intellectual disabilities — including Down syndrome, autism, and other conditions — who want to train, compete, and experience the joy and community of sport. Participation is free for athletes. Use the programme finder to locate the nearest local chapter.
AbleGamers is a nonprofit that combats social isolation for people with disabilities through the power of gaming. They provide free custom adaptive controller setups, create developer resources for accessible game design, and run the Accessible Player Experiences (APX) programme to help studios build more inclusive games.
AbleGamers Charity
Music and Memory trains care facilities and families to create personalised playlists for people with dementia and other cognitive conditions, helping them reconnect with memories, reduce anxiety, and improve quality of life. Over 5,800 organisations across the US and internationally have been certified in their programme since 2010.
Music and Memory Inc.
The Xbox Adaptive Controller is a customisable gaming hub designed for players with limited mobility. With 19 external input ports and broad compatibility across Xbox consoles and Windows PCs, it lets users connect switches, joysticks, and buttons in any configuration that works for their body.
Microsoft Xbox
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