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SPECIAL OLYMPICS FLORIDA - St. Lucie County

Be A Fan!
Our athletes compete in a variety of events year round.

2010 - MORE ACTIVITIES, MORE FUN!

In 2010 we are planning more events than ever before.
We look forward to our athletes participation.

OUR VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers are essential to our success
Donate your time and resources to the Special Olympics Florida - St. Lucie County

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

From police and firefighters to secretaries and home-makers
Everyone has something to give to the Special Olympics

Additional Resources

ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Special Olympics Florida
St. Lucie County
Athlete Of The Year

FAQ Frequently Asked Questions

Calendar Schedule of events and other important dates

Sports Sports offered by Special Olympics Florida - St. Lucie

Resources State, County and local resources for athletes and their families

Families Information for the families of athletes

Schools For educators and academic administrators

Sponsors Business and indivuals looking to sponsor Special Olympics events

Law Enforcement Torch Run and other information

Friends Website links to our friends in business

Photo Gallery Images of our athletes and events

Forms Comprehensive directory of Special Olympics Forms

Privacy Policy How we use the information you provide us

Resources

Links / Resources

In addition to the following listed internet resources, here are some other National and State Organizations (with addresses and phone numbers), that will provide helpful information to assist families and people living with intellectual disabilities. Additional resources will be added as we become aware of them so please check back frequently.

Special Olympics Florida
www.specialolympicsflorida.org
Special Olympics Incorporated
www.specialolympicsflorida.org
AAIDD (formerly American Association on Mental Retardation)
www.aamr.org
National Council on Disability
www.ncd.gov
Best Buddies
www.bestbuddies.org
The Joseph P, Kennedy, Jr. Foundation
www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/jpkf/index.html
National Down Syndrome Society
www.ndss.org
- National Council on Independent Living
  www.ncil.org
- Florida Developmental Disabilities Council
  www.fddc.org
- The Arc
  www.thearc.org
- National Down Syndrome Congress
  www.ndsccenter.org
- MUMS: National Parent to Parent Network
  www.netnet.net/mums/
- The Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center
  www.shriver.org
- National Association for Down Syndrome
  www.nads.org
- National Fragile X Foundation
  www.nfxf.org
- Florida Dept. of Education - Special Needs Education
  www.firn.edu/doe/cgi-bin/doehome/menu.pl
- The Family Network on Disabilities
  www.fndfl.org
- The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
  www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS
- Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resource System
  www.fdlrs.brevard.k12.fl.us
- The Florida Department of Children & Family Services District Offices
  www.state.fl.us/cf_web/districts.html
- FL State Emergency Response Team List of Shelters for those with Special Needs
  http://www.floridadisaster.org/disability/snsheltering.html

In The News

Our very own KENYATTA JOHNSON is heading to magnificent Athens Greece to participate in the World Summer Games! Click here for more information including broadcast dates from ESPN.

NEW RULES: ALL athletes MUST have an active/updated physical before Area Games when playing any sport. If the athlete's physical is not up to date they will NOT be permitted to travel.

ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - Malcom Harris Gowdie has been chosen!