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Health is an integral part of being the best athlete you can be, both on and off the playing field. Special Olympics Ontario provides different programs to promote healthy, active living to Special Olympics athletes and students across Ontario. Our programs help to attract new athletes to the movement and enhance their ability to train and compete, which in turn, empowers them to invest in their overall health and well-being.
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Special Olympics Ontario Health Survey

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This survey has been designed for people with intellectual disabilities. We are looking to learn more about your health needs. Your responses will help us focus our health efforts and create new Healthy Athletes programming best designed for your needs.
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Click here for resources, tips and ideas on how to stay healthy in our daily lives!

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Healthy Athlete Disciplines

Since officially launching in 1997 as a Special Olympics program, Healthy Athletes has grown to provide EIGHT different health screenings with the goal to improve athletes’ ability to train and compete in Special Olympics. Click on each discipline for more information!
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Opening Eyes

The mission of Special Olympics – Lions Clubs International Opening Eyes® is to improve the quality of life for the millions of individuals diagnosed with intellectual disabilities by optimizing their vision, eye health and visual skills through quality eye care.

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Strong Minds

Strong Minds aims to teach athletes mental exercises and provide resources to increase relaxation and stress management skills.

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Special Smiles

Providing solutions to chronic dental problems, or providing an athlete with a mouth guard, can enhance the athlete’s performance.

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Healthy Hearing

The Healthy Hearing program serves as a global audiological screening, care, and referral program for our athletes.

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Fit Feet

Many Special Olympics athletes suffer from foot and ankle pain, or deformities that impair their performance. Athletes are not always fitted with the best shoes and socks for their particular sport.

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FUNFitness

FUNfitness is the comprehensive physical therapy component of the Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® initiative.

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MedFest

Special Olympics MedFest is a free health screening that facilitates the acquisition of the standard sports physical is required under the General Rules of Special Olympics, Inc.

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Health Promotion

Health Promotion is a free screening that offers health information and advice in the areas of nutrition, sun safety, bone density, tobacco cessation, and physical fitness.

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    For more information please contact Brock Reissner: brockr@specialolympicsontario.com
    1 416 447 8326 ext. 269

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