Special Olympics, privately owned and headquartered in the US, founded in 1968, operates as a non-profit organization with approximately 2,030 employees. The company also functions as a tier 1 media tech buyer. It is the world's largest sports organization for children and adults with intellectual and physical disabilities, providing year-round training and activities to millions of participants and Unified Sports partners in more than 150 countries.

Revenue

Founded

1968

Headcount

2,028

Headquarters

US

Primary Segment

Non-profit Organizations

Ownership

Privately Owned

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On March 2, 2026, Ulster University welcomed an international delegation from the Golisano Foundation and Special Olympics to its Derry campus. This visit followed the University's recognition as a recipient of the 2025 Global Golisano Health Leadership Award, the highest honor presented by Special Olympics for advancing inclusive health. The award acknowledged Ulster's partnership with Special Olympics Ireland in improving health outcomes for people with intellectual disabilities. Previously, on February 23, 2026, Inclusion Revolution Radio host Novie Craven visited The Coca-Cola Company’s Atlanta Office Complex to learn about their commitment to workforce inclusion, a visit that recognized National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October 2025.

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