Our Special Programs are designed to serve the specific needs of our athletes on and off the field of competition.  Many people are aware of the games and competitions offered by Special Olympics Iowa but do not know that we also offer a wide array of services designed to develop: literacy and leadership skills, promote inclusion, encourage health screening, and provide specialized equipment for our athletes with the most severe and profound disabilities.

Special Olympics Iowa offers special programs many times throughout the year in many communties across the state.  Please click on any of our Special Programs listed below to be directed to their page and learn more about the opportunities Special Olympics Iowa makes available to our program participants.

Challenge Days
Unified Sports
Athlete Leadership Programs
Youth Athletes Program
Healthy Athletes

To join us at an upcoming event, please 515-986-5520 if I can provide any further information about Special Olympics Iowa.  On behalf of our athletes and their families, thank you for your support of our organization.click here to view our schedule of events.  We invite you to visit the Special Programs sites listed above and welcome your involvement in our programs by becoming a spectator, volunteer, or sponsor.  Please contact me at