Latin America

Special Olympics Latin America is part of Special Olympics, an international organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society through sports training and competition.

Spotlight on Latin America

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Power of Sports

On April 15, Panama, Central America and the Caribbean witnessed the Power of Sports and Unity in the Opening Ceremony of the Central American Games.Learn More ››


Yes, You Can

Tennis legend Sixto Morales explains why Special Olympics is important to him and how its message is encouraging to all people. learn more ››

Never Give Up

A problem at birth led to an intellectual disability for Grette Hidalgo, but it has not stopped her. She has a big goal for her life. Learn More ››


Resources for Special Olympics Leaders

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Resources in Spanish

Find key pages and downloads in Spanish, including coaching guides, the strategic plan, competition rules, family resources and Young Athletes resources.
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Special Olympics Contact Information


Ciudad del Saber Clayton
Av. Vicente Bonilla, 121, Ciudad del Saber
Panama City, Panama.

Tel (507) 3170615

Twitter: @oeamericalatina

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Rise Up Revolutionaries!

And today, I watched this video by Stu Chaifetz about teachers and adults who bullied Akian, a ten year old with autism in Cherry Hill New Jersey.  It is a tale of fear and rage, as heartbreaking as it is infuriating.  It is a call to all of us to rise up again, to demand change in Cherry Hill, to ask for an accounting from those who were abusive.   Our own young leaders in Special Olympics Project Unify will understand the horrors of this video perhaps better than anyone.  In a special way, I ask their leadership now.read more »

Posted on 2012-04-26 by Tim

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