AKA:
Special Olympics Kansas, Inc.
Description:
Program of sports training, athletic competition, health promotion, and health education for children and adults with developmental disabilities ages 8 and above. Individuals can participate in up to 20 sports depending upon ability. There are 107 teams in 5 regions within the state. In addition, there are extensive health and wellness and leadership programs as well as Unified Sports opportunities (disabled and non-disabled athletes competing together).
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
November 15, 2023
Employer ID:
480890981
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
5280 Foxridge Dr
Mission, KS 66202
Contacts
Tim Rehder
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(913) 236-9290
Fax
(913) 236-9771
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Accessibility:
Accessible
Services
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Description
Up to 20 sports are available for Special Olympics participants.
Hours
No set hours for sports participation
Required Documents
Medical release
Eligibility
Age 8+ and identified by an agency or professional as having one of the following conditions: intellectual disabilities, cognitive delays as measured by formal assessment, or significant learning or vocational problems due to cognitive delay that require or have required specially-designed instruction.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Applicants should call or mail the office. They will be provided with an registration packet and guidance for contacting a team within their region. On receipt of the completed SOKS Medical Release signed by a qualified physician SOKS will approve individual for participation. Individuals are assigned teams depending upon location.
Languages
N/A
Service Area
Kansas
Geography Served
- Kansas
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Description
International program of sports training, education and athletic competition for children and adults with developmental disabilities.
Hours
No set hours for sports participation
Required Documents
Medical release
Eligibility
Age 8+ and identified by an agency or professional as having one of the following conditions: intellectual disabilities, cognitive delays as measured by formal assessment, or significant learning or vocational problems due to cognitive delay that require or have required specially-designed instruction.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Applicants should call or mail the office. They will be provided with an registration packet and guidance for contacting a team within their region. On receipt of the completed SOKS Medical Release signed by a qualified physician SOKS will approve individual for participation. Individuals are assigned teams depending upon location.
Languages
N/A
Service Area
Kansas
Geography Served
- Kansas
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
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