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:
Special Olympics Arkansas seeks to accomplish these objectives within the Healthy Athletes program through several elements of health programming:
- 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. Click here to read full press release |
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