In the workplace, without  health, one cannot be productive. In school, without health, one cannot achieve.  In sport, without health, one cannot perform. Correcting an athlete’s vision,  for example, directly impacts his or her ability to compete in sports and participate in meaningful social interactions. For these reasons,  Special Olympics Health has continually expanded its offerings and endeavors to: 
  • Improve  access and health care for Special Olympics athletes through free health-screening clinics
  • Provide appropriate referrals to local health care providers.
  • Train  health care professionals and health professions students about the needs and  care of people with intellectual disabilities.
  • Collect,  analyze and disseminate data on the health status and needs of people with  intellectual disabilities.
  • Advocate  for improved health care policies and programs for people with intellectual disabilities.
  • Conduct  research and evaluation activities that help define challenges, document program  impact and seek better solutions.

Special Olympics Arkansas seeks to accomplish these objectives within the Healthy  Athletes program through several elements of health  programming:
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​Special Olympics Arkansas Recognized as a World Leader in Health
Special Olympics International Awards Arkansas With Highest Health Distinction
 
Little Rock, AR – Special Olympics, the largest public health organization for people with intellectual disabilities, announced today that Special Olympics Arkansas  is being recognized as a Healthy Community. In 2018, Special Olympics Arkansas is one of 13 locations to receive the Healthy Community distinction that denotes a year-round focus on advancing the health of people with intellectual disabilities. 

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