Special Olympics of VA
Special Olympics of VA
Area 19 - Eastern Shore
Area 19 - Eastern Shore
Local program for Accomack County
and Northampton County
Our Mission
Our Mission
We provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for persons with intellectual disabilities. Through sports, we show others the capabilities of people with intellectual disabilities so they can be more included in society.
Building more inclusive, healthier communities
From the CBBT to the Maryland line, the Bay to the Ocean
From the CBBT to the Maryland line, the Bay to the Ocean
Area 19 includes volunteers, athletes and coaches from Accomack County and Northampton County.
We strive to include everyone on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.
The Power to Transform Lives
The Power to Transform Lives
Sport is a powerful force. It can shift the focus from disability to ability, from isolation to involvement, from exclusion to inclusion. It teaches teamwork, instills compassion and builds leaders.