Enriching the lives of Canadians Special Olympics Canada. Enrich the lives of Canadians with an intellectual disability through the power of sport. Help our athletes build the strength to overcome the challenges they face every day. Special Olympics uses the medium of sport to assist persons with an intellectual disability to become all that they can be - physically, mentally, socially, emotionally - and to become accepted, respected and productive members of society. Our goal is to provide sport opportunity to every individual with an intellectual disability across Prince Edward Island. We do not exclude any potential athlete because of financial constraint. We acknowledge that Special Olympics PEI’s programs take place on unceded Mi’kmaq territory. Epekwitk (Prince Edward Island) is covered by the historic Treaties of Peace and Friendship. We pay our respects to the Indigenous Mi'kmaq People who have occupied this Island for over 12,000 years; past, present and future.

Special Olympics PEI is able to provide quality sport programs to our athletes because of the commitment and dedication of our volunteers and coaches who give countless hours every week to Special Olympics. Special Olympics PEI became an accredited chapter of Canadian Special Olympics in 1982. During that time, Special Olympic activities on PEI were coordinated though the Recreation and Sports Association for the Disabled (RSAD). In 1987, Special Olympics PEI stepped from under the RSAD umbrella and became its own incorporated, charitable organization. Since its inception in 1982, Special Olympics PEI has grown steadily and today there are over 660 registered athletes who participate in approximately 100 recreation and sport programs across the province. These programs are supported by more than 120 coaches and volunteers. more... See more text