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Urban Programs
Special Olympics Virginia believes it is necessary to provide extra support to urban centers like the City of Richmond. Recent studies confirm this need:
• Higher number of children with intellectual disabilities
• Higher number of single parent households requesting services for special needs children
• Lower number of community volunteers to support special needs programs for children and adults
Youth with intellectual disabilities attending Richmond Public Schools have very few, if any, opportunities to participate in physical education classes and structured intramural sporting events. Additionally, Richmond Parks & Recreation has no programs geared toward youth or adults with intellectual disabilities.
Special Olympics Virginia, in cooperation with Richmond Public Schools and Richmond Residential Services, fills this void. Through increased recruitment and awareness, we provide programs in seasonal sports, life skills and social activities for eligible children and adults.
Help us provide life-changing programs for youth and adults with and without intellectual disabilities. We need corporate sponsors, coaches and volunteers who are interested in making schools and communities more inclusive, respectful places to live. To learn more, e-mail Floyd Miller, Director of Urban Programs, or call him at 804.726.3035 or 800.932.4653 x3035.
Youth with intellectual disabilities attending Richmond Public Schools have very few, if any, opportunities to participate in physical education classes and structured intramural sporting events due to financial cut backs and lack of adaptive physical education teachers.
Currently, Richmond Parks & Recreation has no programs geared toward individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Special Olympics has filled this void with its Urban Programs. Join us.
