Family Support and Special Olympics in Georgia
In Area 7 of Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA Area 7), you are part of our family. Our support network brings together families throughout Georgia to achieve the goals of triumph, encouragement, and acceptance.
Why Family Support is Important
For people with intellectual disabilities, emotional support and encouragement are essential to health and well-being. Whether it is purposeful or not, adults and children with disabilities are unfairly compared to those who do not have disabilities. They see their disability as something “wrong” with them.
At Special Olympics, we focus on what you CAN do, rather than what you can’t. Every event and practice is an opportunity to recognize the strengths of your family member and watch them push themselves beyond their limits. You can celebrate the pride and triumph of personal victory with them and everyone around you.
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Special Olympics family support in central Georgia!
Our Family Support Programs
SOGA Area 7 understands the challenges of having a family with intellectual disabilities. We create opportunities for family members to:
- Become community leaders
- Find other families with common ideas, interests, and challenges
- Raise Special Olympics awareness
- Become a part of athletic training
- Volunteer for events and fundraising
- Share professional opportunities for family members with disabilities
SOGA Area 7 connects families throughout Baldwin, Bibb, Crawford, Jasper, Jones, Monroe, Putnam, Twiggs, Upson and Wilkinson counties in Georgia.
Contact Us in Georgia for Family Support
Every single person has gifts that can be developed further. By getting involved with SOGA Area 7, you will foster the positive development of strengths and confidence in the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities . And, you’ll be developing our core values in yourself – compassion, acceptance, and respect for everyone.
Contact us today to connect to the Family Support Network.