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Programs for Special Needs

A variety of recreation programs geared specifically for persons with developmental disabilities including Special Olympics, swimming, bowling, arts, crafts and more are offered through Olathe Parks & Recreation.  Accomodations for other programs are available upon request.  View the Recreation Catalog to learn more about these programs.  Cruise 

Olathe Trailblazers

Coordinating the Olathe Special Olympics program is the responsibility of Olathe Parks & Recreation, the Olathe Booster Club and the Olathe Unified School District.

Program: The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year round training and athletic competition in a variety of well-coached Olympic-type sports activities for individuals, with developmental delays.

Purpose: By providing our athletes with the continuing opportunity to develop physical and mental fitness, we find it helps to prepare them for entry into school and community programs.  The joy they experience while participating, making friends, and sharing experiences is unsurpassed in other areas of their lives.

Eligibility: Persons with developmental disabilities 8 years of age or older are eligible to participate in area and state competitions.

Website: http://olathetrailblazers.com/home 

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Provide A Ride Campaign

Are you ready to make a difference?  Special Olympics Olathe has kicked off the "Provide A Ride Campaign".  To purchase a shuttle bus that will provide transportation in order for Special Oympics athletes to participate in travel, athletic or social events that we enjoy on a daily basis.

Donations and questions for "Provide A Ride Campaign" can be directed to:

Olathe Special Olympics
200 W. Santa Fe
P.O. Box 768
Olathe, KS 66051-0768

Our athletes thank you for your consideration of our project and celebrate your willingness to make a difference. 

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