Description:
Wausau Metro Adult Special Olympics (WMASO) is a local, Wausau based volunteer-driven organization that is focused on disabled adults. Our mission is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for adults with intellectual disabilities. As a result of these efforts we give our athletes continuing opportunities to enhance their self-esteem, physical fitness, development of teamwork, friendships and a sense of belonging. Through the power of sport, our athletes discover new strengths and abilities as well as joy and confidence; both on and off the playing field. They also inspire people in our community and elsewhere to open their hearts to a wider world of human talents and potential.
Individuals who are at least 18 years old and are identified as having an intellectual disability are eligible for participation. In 2019, we had 160 active local athletes, whose ages ranged from 18 to 70+ years old, participating in WMASO programs.