Special Olympics Vermont

🔥 Vermont is represented on the road to the 2026 USA Games!

Vermont Department of Corrections Officer Ben Webster is currently representing Vermont on the Minnesota route of the Law Enforcement Torch Run Final Leg, helping carry the Flame of Hope as it makes its way toward the 2026 USA Games.

We're proud to have Ben representing our state and supporting Special Olympics athletes from across the country through this incredible movement.

Did you know Vermont offers FREE fishing licenses for individuals with Developmental Disabilities through Vermont Fish & Wildlife? 🎣 Addison Athlete Raymond Bapp led the charge on this movement! Special Olympics Addison VT This is a fantastic opportunity to get outside this summer and do some fishing!

Vermonters With Developmental Disabilities Can Fish for Free | Seven Days During a nearly eight-year quest, Raymond Bapp of East Middlebury lobbied the state to offer permanent licenses to passionate anglers such as himself.

Love to see communities show up for their athletes!! What a great FUNdraiser! 👏 check out the full story ⬇️ WCAX-TV

Two bartenders at Applebee’s in Rutland raised more than $1,100 for Special Olympics Vermont through a raffle that let winners pie them in the face. - https://www.wcax.com/2026/06/15/rutland-applebees-bartenders-raise-over-1100-special-olympics-vermont/

We were thrilled to offer three Healthy Athletes programs on Saturday at our 2026 Summer Games: Special Smiles, Healthy Hearing, and Health Promotion. Together, our incredible volunteers conducted 231 screenings, helping athletes gain access to important health resources and education that support their well-being both on and off the court.

These life-changing screenings wouldn't be possible without the dedication of our amazing volunteers from Vermont State Dental Hygiene, Vermont State Dental Society, Northeast Delta Dental, students from the University at Buffalo, Center for Technology Essex Dental Assisting, and UVM Larner College of Medicine. Thank you for sharing your time, expertise, and compassion with our athletes.

Healthy Athletes is about more than screenings it's about breaking down barriers to care and building a future of truly inclusive health for people with intellectual disabilities. 💙✨

DOWNLOAD THE CHAMPIONS APP to follow schedules, track results, and stay up to date on Team Vermont's competitions and performances in real time.

Cheer on Team Vermont from home! ESPN platforms will provide extensive coverage of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games including live competition and coverage of the Opening Ceremony!

The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games will air across ESPN networks June 20-26

🏆 48 hours of live competition
🏆 ABC presents Preview/Review specials
🏆 Olympians & ESPN commentators host each event

Schedule: bit.ly/4xfNbW2

Champions of inclusion, together for one unforgettable game ⭐️🏀
Our Vermont Champions Unified Basketball Exhibition has quickly become one of our favorite Summer Games traditions, bringing together Special Olympics Vermont athletes, community partners, state leaders, law enforcement, and even Olympic medalists for an inspiring celebration of teamwork, inclusion, and community.

A huge thank you to all the players for joining us for a moment that is truly special! We are so grateful for this Vermont community!