Special Olympics Pennsylvania

02/03/2026

This balmy 30 degree weather has us so ready for Spring Sports! There's still time to sign up!

Whether you're a new or returning athlete or Unified partner, sign up TODAY! >>> https://bit.ly/SOPASignups

02/03/2026

Next stop: Winter Games!⛷️

02/02/2026

From young athletes to seasoned league players, bocce is doing more than bringing people together. It’s breaking down barriers and building friendships across ages and abilities. This timeless sport reflects the heart of Unified Sports where inclusion, teamwork, and joy lead the way. Proud to see the bocce community making an impact right here in Pennsylvania.

Abigail Gerthoffer wasn’t sure what she was getting into when she joined Burrell High School’s unified bocce team during her sophomore year. She just knew the team aligned with her values and personal mission to have a positive effect in the world. With no prior experience playing bocce,...

01/30/2026

NORTHEAST POLAR PLUNGE IS RESCHEDULED FOR 2/28! Due to frigid temps, we're postponing the plunge.

That just means more time to go BIGGER and BETTER! 🤩
Think cooler costumes, more teams to compete against, and extra time to register your friends. A new date gives everyone a chance to level up their game. Still time to register at plungepa.org.

01/29/2026

The average person scrolls the distance of three marathons every year. Time to give your thumb a break and do something that matters. Become a Special Olympics Pennsylvanian volunteer today https://specialolympicspa.org/?Itemid=1305.

01/29/2026

Excited to have WMMR's Matt Cord at the Philadelphia Polar Plunge!

Plunge town will offer free Wawa coffee and hot chocolate, games, music, food trucks and a special appearance from the Philadelphia sports mascots!

01/28/2026

Ninety percent.

That is how many children with intellectual and developmental disabilities are still out of school in low-income countries.
This is not a failure of children. It is a failure to invest in teachers, training, and inclusive systems.

In 2026, Special Olympics is calling this what it is: the Year of the Teacher. Because without educators, opportunity disappears.
Read the full commentary here: https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/news/the-global-state-of-inclusion-in-education-the-year-of-the-teacher

01/28/2026

Capital Area knows how to have fun 💙❄️
Join us for the Capital Area Region Plunge on 2/28 at Gifford Pinchot State Park. Register now at plungepa.org.

01/27/2026

Time is ticking 🕰️ to plan your Plunge look.
Here’s some iconic fit inspo from Plunges past. Set the trend and register at plungepa.org.

01/27/2026

This is what it’s all about!❤️

01/25/2026

Today is International Day of Education.
We are celebrating teachers who build confidence, belonging, and opportunity for students of all abilities.

Our Chairman, Timothy Shriver, calls this the Year of the Teacher in his 2026 Global State of Inclusion in Education Commentary.

And we would love to hear from you.
Share a story in the comments about a teacher or coach who helped create inclusion for you or someone close to you.