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SOCT is a non-profit, charitable organization, which contributes to the lifelong physical, social and personal development of people with intellectual disabilities in the state of Connecticut. The SOCT program is one of the most innovative and dynamic in the world, involving thousands of people throughout the state in exciting and rewarding competition, training and events.

Special Olympics Vermont is incorporated as a Vermont non-profit corporation [501(c)(3)] and is accredited every two years by Special Olympics, Inc. Through successful completion of this accreditation process, Special Olympics Vermont is officially recognized and agrees to abide by a set of general rules established by Special Olympics, Inc. In other words, we get to call ourselves Special Olympics, use the Special Olympics brand to recruit and raise funds, organize state tournaments, and participate at National and World Games competitions.

 Special Olympics Vermont is a volunteer managed collection of community and school based teams from throughout Vermont with the sole purpose of providing sports training and athletic competition to persons with intellectual disabilities, ultimately changing their lives and lives and attitudes of hundreds for volunteers.

Special Olympics Mission Statement

To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for individuals with intellectual disabilities by giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.

Through successful experiences in sports, SOMA athletes gain confidence and build positive self-images, which go with them into their homes, classrooms, jobs, and communities. Special Olympics was chartered by the Governor in 1971 to meet the needs of citizens with intellectual disabilities throughout the state of Massachusetts. SOMA is organized into three balanced levels: Local, Sectional, and State. 

  The Local level includes programs participating in sports training and competition intra-area.

The Sectional level is comprised of several areas, which receive assistance from a Sectional Director to strengthen Area programs.

The State level provides leadership and direction to the program and conducts five major competitions, several fundraising activities, and management of all sports. 

The statewide program supports 11,639 athletes and Unified Partners who are assisted by 1,642 coaches and 12,343 volunteers.