Inclusive health means people with ID are able to take full advantage of the same health programs and services available to people who do not have ID. Currently, people with ID face significant challenges in accessing quality health care and obtaining opportunities that promote fitness and wellness, resulting in pronounced health disparities and reduced life expectancy. Special Olympics’ health programming focuses on improving the physical and social-emotional well-being of people with ID by increasing inclusion in health care, wellness and health systems for Special Olympics athletes and others with ID. Learn how we are making a difference..”
Family Health Forums
We recruit and train family members of these children and adults with intellectual disabilities. We also train them in Nutrition, Disease prevention and Leadership... Read more
Healthy Athlete
As we mind about our athletes in engaging them in Sports, we also maintain their health status. Special Olympics Rwanda collaborates with Clinical Directors trained... Read more
Young Athlete
The program provides sports demonstra-tions to young athletes (ID Children aged between 2-7years). We provide sports opportunities at a young age of which we carry... Read more
Health Messengers
The only way to end exclusion is to have people who face these challenges daily help create the solution. People with intellectual disabilities are guiding us toward solutions in our health work.... Read more
Fitness
Fitness is an important aspect of the Special Olympics mission. Physical activity, adequate nutrition and hydration enhance athletes’ sports performance and improve health and overall quality of life.Read more
SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES
Athletes are the heart of Special Olympics. They find success, joy and friendship as part of their global community.