Stark DD Special Olympics
Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Canton, Ohio - Stark County
Source checked
May 15, 2026
Canton
1 checked detail
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2950 Whipple Avenue NW, Canton, OH 44708
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Quick answer
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Provider overview
Stark DD Special Olympics provides adaptive sports training and competition in Canton and Stark County, including basketball, powerlifting, track and field, bocce, swimming, flag football, and softball.
Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities connects individuals and families with developmental disability services and supports in Stark County.
Quick facts
- Registration
- https://www.starkdd.org/special-olympics
- Contact page
- https://www.starkdd.org/special-olympics
- Phone
- 330-479-3750
- Not found in public sources checked
- Ages
- Individuals ages 8 and older who reside in Stark County and are eligible for board services
- Season
- Seasonal Special Olympics sports and competitions
- Cost
- The source says Special Olympics athletes participate at no cost; families should confirm current forms, sport availability, uniforms, travel, and transportation support.
Location contacts
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Practice and competition locations vary by sport and season.
Programs and offerings
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Special Olympics sports
Special Olympics training and competition across basketball, powerlifting, track and field, bocce, swimming, flag football, and softball.
- Ages
- Individuals ages 8 and older who reside in Stark County and are eligible for board services
- Season
- Seasonal Special Olympics sports and competitions
- Schedule
- Sports run by season, with current details available through the Stark DD Special Olympics coordinator.
- Cost
- The source says Special Olympics athletes participate at no cost; families should confirm current forms, sport availability, uniforms, travel, and transportation support.
How we checked this listing (1 public sources)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- May 15, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The official Stark DD Special Olympics page says the program is available to individuals ages 8 and older who reside in Stark County, are eligible for board services, and can participate in seven Special Olympics sports.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Special Olympics sports
The official Stark DD Special Olympics page says the program is available to individuals ages 8 and older who reside in Stark County, are eligible for board services, and can participate in seven Special Olympics sports.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The source says Stark DD offers Special Olympics training and competition for people with developmental disabilities across multiple sports.
Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm athlete eligibility, board service status, medical forms, practice locations, transportation, competition schedule, and whether a selected sport is open.
What we checked
What we found: The official Stark DD Special Olympics page says the program is available to individuals ages 8 and older who reside in Stark County, are eligible for board services, and can participate in seven Special Olympics sports.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
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- Government sourceStark DD Special Olympics
Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.
What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
Use these as a starting point. They are not a quality rating or recommendation.
- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- For sports: what equipment, experience level, classification, practice location, transportation, and caregiver participation should we plan for?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Is Stark DD Special Olympics reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
What information should families confirm with Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
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