Causes: Special Olympics, Sports

Mission: Special olympics kansas, inc. Is dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society through sports competitions, health and nutrition programs and leadership development. Offering year-round initiatives to children and adults with intellectual disabilities, special olympics kansas, inc. Is a platform for acceptance and inclusion as well as one of the largest advocates for healthy lifestyles in the state--regardless of race, religion, ethnicity or cultural differences.

Programs: Programs provide organized athletic participation for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Athletic events are run mostly by volunteers who receive special instruction in regard to the disabled.

healthy communities is a project focused on making health care services more accessible to individuals with intellectual disabilities and improving the quality of care they receive. Components of the project include health & wellness events, education of health care professionals, creation of a network of health care professionals to provide follow up care, development of a network of health care volunteers, and education of caregivers about accessible health care. In addition, the project will partner with educational institutions offering health care cirriculums, provide health, wellness, fitness and nutritional information to individuals with intellectual disabilities, as well as conducting fitness programs.