Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® Program
Healthy Athletes® is a program designed to improve each athlete's ability to train and compete by providing resources to advance their overall quality of health and reinforce the importance of developing a healthy lifestyle. Our vision is to create a world where people with intellectual disabilities are given the same opportunities to be as healthy as people without intellectual disabilities and, in doing so, allow Special Olympics athletes to perform their best both on and off the playing field.
OPEN (VOLUNTEER) POSITION: Clinical Director, Opening Eyes
For the Job Description, click here.
To view the Opening Eyes Training Video, click here.
Healthy Athletes - Get Involved!
Talk to Me: Treating People with Intellectual Disabilities with Respect
Health Disciplines
The Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® program provides free health screenings, educational resources and teaches preventative care to athletes in eight disciplines.
Healthy Hearing
Jamie Marotto, AuD, CCC-A
Jessica Preston, Au.D., CCC-A
CLINICAL DIRECTORS
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Opening Eyes
Susan Danberg, OD, FCOVD
FORMER GLOBAL CLINICAL DIRECTOR
Chris Agro, OD
CLINICAL DIRECTOR
Additional Resources
Check out our Events Calendar to view upcoming health screenings or browse our library of Health & Fitness Resources for follow-up care guidance and overall health and wellness tips.
View Upcoming Health Screenings
View Our Health & Fitness Resources
Healthy Families
Family Health Forums (FHF) provide a space for families and caregivers of Special Olympics athletes to engage with health professionals, community leaders and social service providers that offers access to health information, resources and support. Topics discussed at past Family Health Forums include government benefits for your loved one with special needs, caring for the caregiver, transitioning to adult healthcare, and disability rights.
Get Involved in Our Health Programs
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