Organization: Special Olympics Arkansas Inc
Mission: To empower individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Activities: Provided year round sports training and competitions in twenty Olympic type sports for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Also offered additional programs for athletes' development and fitness, including: "Healthy Hearing" which provided free hearing screenings; "Special Smiles" which offered free dental screenings; "Opening Eyes" which provided free vision screenings; "Fun Fitness" where occupational and physical therapists measured athletes flexibility and need for other treatments; "Health Promotion" which promoted a healther athlete for a healthier lifestyle; and "Project Unify" initiatives which combined social, educational, and inclusional opportunities through sports.
NTEE category: Recreation & Sports
Secondary category: Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines