Special Olympics Ohio - Fairfield County

05/22/2026

05/21/2026

FCSO is partnering with SOCIL to offer Co****le for the first time!

05/21/2026

SPARK Connections is a friendly, family-focused event designed to support families who are waiting for an autism evaluation, recently diagnosed, or looking for resources.

Event Details:

• Date: June 17, 2026

• Time: 3:00–7:00 PM

• Location: Child Development Center, 187 W. Schrock Road, Westerville, OH 43081

• Registration:https://redcap.nchri.org/surveys/?s=Y7W3ARY4L78W9AED

The event includes:

• A brief, easy-to-understand update on autism science and SPARK research

• A resource fair with community partners

• Practical guidance for families during evaluation wait times

• Opportunities to meet clinic staff and learn about next steps in care

Nationwide Children's Hospital

05/15/2026

FUNDRAISER ALERT 🚨

WEDNESDAY MAY 27th from 4-9 pm, we are raising money for an AMAZING cause. We know very well what it means and how it feels to be part of a team who support each other! The FCSO creates space for our friends in the community with intellectual disabilities to join sports and experience that opportunity for themselves as part of our town!

This organization offers cheerleading, track and field, bocce, statewide competitions and more! They build confidence, friendships, team energy, and give these individuals the pride of being part of a group bound together by trust and encouragement. Your donations make all of their equipment, rentals, facilities and competitions possible! Sounds like a pretty worthy cause to us!

Special Slushie available—maybe last season’s MVP, the Strawberry Shortcake??!

05/07/2026

Spring Sports Athlete Spotlight
This spring, we’re highlighting athletes from across the South Central Region—celebrating their accomplishments, interests, and what makes Special Olympics so meaningful.
Sport: Bocce
Athlete: Ocie Cavinee (Fairfield County Chiefs)
Highlight: 1st Place – South Central Regional Bocce Doubles
Years in Special Olympics: 5
Sports: Bocce & Cheer
Favorites:

Color: Blue
Hobbies: Singing, dancing, and theater

From Ocie:
“Special Olympics can help you have a good time and encourage you to push yourself and have a great team fun!”
Congratulations, Ocie—we’re proud to spotlight you!

05/03/2026

Huge congratulations to all of our athletes who competed at the track meet! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️
We saw so much hard work, determination, and personal growth out there. Whether you brought home a medal, set a personal record, or just showed up and gave it your all, we are so proud of each and every one of you!
Thank you to our coaches, volunteers, and families for your continued support. We couldn’t do it without you!
Keep up the great work, we’re excited to see what you do next!

04/27/2026

Our athletes absolutely crushed it at bocce regionals at the Galloway Sports Center and we could not be more proud ❤️👏

Seriously… cold hands, cold weather, and they STILL brought the heat 🔥👏 That’s grit, that’s toughness, that’s FCSO 💯

From incredible rolls to nonstop teamwork and sportsmanship… they left it all on the court. Every single athlete represented FCSO with heart, determination, and pure joy—and it showed 💯

Wins, close matches, big smiles… today was one to remember 🥹

Drop some ❤️👏🔥 below to celebrate these amazing athletes!!

04/21/2026

Special Olympics Ohio! We have exciting information to share:

We will be hosting two identical informational sessions on the Athlete Leadership Academy: a chance for athletes to lead their peers through their voices, values and unique skill sets.

The first session will be on Monday, April 27th from 6:00pm-7:00pm, and the second on Wednesday, April 29th from 11:00am-12:00pm.

We will share important details of the Academy, go over the pathways for learning, and answer questions.

We encourage anyone who is interested in the Academy to attend one of the sessions! If you are interested in attending, please email [email protected] with any questions or interests you may have. We hope to see you there!

04/13/2026

Help support our partners at Saving Grace Riding Center and have fun doing it, this Friday!!

04/11/2026

Looking for a FUN weekend plan? 🤩
Join the Columbus Blue Jackets this Sunday, April 12 at 6:00pm for their Autism Acceptance Night! Not only do you get to see the Jackets take on the Boston Bruins, but fans who purchase tickets through this link https://tinyurl.com/CBJ2026 will receive:
➡️CBJ Hat
➡️ Opportunity to take a post-game slapshot on the CBJ main ice!

Unsure which tickets to get?
Scott's Turf Terrace is a sensory-friendly choice!
✅No wait time to purchase food or use the restrooms
✅Comfortable space for the entire family
✅Added fun with face painters and balloon artists

ASCO Autism Society Central Ohio

Have fun, and GO JACKETS!!