Disability Lead Competitors

The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-style sports for all children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of skills and friendship with their families, Special Olympics athletes and the community.

AbilityPath, formerly Gatepath + Abilities United, is a nonprofit serving children, youth, and adults with special needs and developmental disabilities and their families in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. AbilityPath’s mission is to empower people with special needs to achieve their full potential through innovative, inclusive programs, and community partnerships. AbilityPath has been an established local nonprofit since 1920 and has experienced substantial growth over the last several years. The organization continues to partner with various local nonprofits, businesses, government agencies, and third party providers to bring the best quality of service to those receiving services, and their families. Together, we are working to create a world where people of all abilities are fully accepted, respect, and included in all aspects of life – in the classroom, the workplace, and in our communities. Inspiring Inclusion!

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back. The National Federation of the Blind believes in the full capacity of blind people and has the power, influence, diversity, and determination to help transform our dreams into reality. We believe in blind people because we are blind people. Our democratically elected leaders and our diverse nationwide membership are made up of blind people, our families, and our friends. We are bound together by the shared belief that we are capable of achieving our dreams and living the lives we want. We support one another, act with courage and determination when we encounter barriers or experience setbacks, and engage in collective action to improve our lives.