Healthy Athletes
Special Olympics Healthy Athletes provides free health screenings, education, and referrals to people with intellectual disabilities.
About the Program
At Special Olympics events, Healthy Athletes offers free screenings in several areas, providing free care when possible and making referrals to local practitioners when appropriate. For some athletes, the screenings are the first time they have ever seen a doctor.
Beyond screenings, Healthy Athletes also trains healthcare professionals about the needs and care of people with intellectual disabilities.
In Rhode Island, the following Healthy Athletes initiatives are offered at the State Summer Games: Opening Eyes, Special Smiles, FUNfitness, Healthy Hearing and Strong Minds.
Healthy Athletes Intiatives
MedFest
MedFest (general medicine) provides athletes with required physical exams and connects them to medical care when needed.
FUNfitness®
FUNfitness a physical therapy program that provides free health screenings and exercise guidance to help athletes improve their flexibility, strength, and balance.
Special Smiles
Special Smiles provides free oral health screenings, preventive care, and education to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Healthy Hearing
Healthy Hearing provides ear examinations, hearing screenings, and hearing aid fittings for athletes with intellectual disabilities.
Opening Eyes
Opening Eyes provides free vision screenings, eye health education, and custom eyewear to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Strong Minds
Strong Minds helps athletes build coping skills, manage stress, and support emotional wellness.
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