Healthy Athletes
St. Maarten Special Olympics Swimmers Learn the Importance of Fit Feet
Swimmers don’t always think about their feet, except when they are concentrating on kicking and propelling themselves through the pool or an open water swim.
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accessiBe joins World Games Berlin 2023
accessiBe delegation members attend their first Special Olympics World Games as volunteers.
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Berlin Together Daily Show: Episode Three
Daniel heads to Healthy Athletes and talks to Andreas Batstatos, a clinical Director for Fun Fitness.
Henry Schein Donates Health Care Products to Support Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® Screenings
With this donation, the Company promotes wellness and health education for athletes with intellectual disabilities around the world.
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Improving Vision and Quality of Life of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
The 2022 Partnership Report highlights how Cooper Vision, Optometry Giving Sight and Special Olympics continue improving sight and quality of life of individuals with Intellectual Disabilities through Eye Care Practitioner training and screening events in the US and Kenya.
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CBS Sports Radio Interviews Special Olympics Chief Health Officer about the Benefits of Sports for All
CBS Sports Radio host, JR Jackson spoke to Dr. Alicia Bazzano, Special Olympics Chief Health Officer about the benefits of sports, fitness and movement for people of all ages and abilities.
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FanSided Highlights Special Olympics Diligence on Health Care
The following is an excerpt from the article titled Special Olympics Puts a Special Focus on Health Care published by FanSided.
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Exceptional Parent Magazine Features MyHealth, the Newest Special Olympics Health Resource
The following is an excerpt from the article titled Special Olympics Athletes Can Explore a World of Captivating Health Resources with MyHealth, written by Special Olympics Global Health Communications, and published by Exceptional Parent Magazine.
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Malta to Host First International Special Olympics Event in Europe Since Pandemic
Twenty-three delegations from across Europe and beyond will gather from 13 – 18 May for the Special Olympics Malta Invitational Games.
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Health Screening Changes a Life: Jad’s Story
When Jad was born in Thailand and diagnosed with Down syndrome, his mother was overcome with sadness and disappointment.
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