Our Mission, Vison and Values

Our Mission

Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy while participating in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, Special Olympics athletes and the community.

Our Vision

Sport will open hearts and minds towards people with intellectual disabilities and create inclusive communities across Wisconsin. Globally, we strive to end discrimination against people with ID.

Our Values

Integrity

Teamwork

    Inclusion

    Excellence

      Our Strategic Goals – Creating inclusive communities across Wisconsin

      1. ENGAGE: Encourage and create meaningful experiences.
      2. EMPOWER: Achieve excellence, live our mission and secure our future.
      3. EXPAND: Increase depth of participation, quality, reach and equity of programs for all participants