• 3200 Mountain View Dr. Anchorage, AK 99501
  • Toll Free (in Alaska): 1-888-499-7625
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Healthy Communities

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Joanna Paris, Director of Initiatives.

3200 Mountain View Dr.
Anchorage, AK 99501
joanna@specialolympicsalaska.org
1-888-499-7625 (toll free in Alaska)
1-907-222-6200 (fax)

Upcoming Event

Mountain States Eat Well Challenge

Starts on Monday, August 7th!

Activities include Unified workouts with Matthew,
fun recipes, and more!
Sign up here today! https://forms.office.com/r/m0JyFwz8GF
Questions? Contact: joanna@specialolympicsalaska.org

Sign up!

Past Events:

2022 Healthy Athletes Screening at the Bowling Tournament!


– Saturday, November 12, 2022

– 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

– Special Olympics Alaska

Healthy Athletes Screening Stations: FUNFitness (physical therapy), Healthy Hearing (audiology), Opening Eyes (vision), Special Smiles (dentistry), Health Promotion, Strong Minds (stress management), Fit Feet (Podiatry) and MORE! Be sure to go through all the stations to be entered to win some great incentives. 🙂

Looking to volunteer? Fill out the Google Form here: Sign up to Volunteer for Healthy Athletes Here!

Questions? Contact: joanna@specialolympicsalaska.org

2022 Healthy Athletes

Spring Break Challenge!

March 7-12, 2022!

 

Let’s stay active this spring break, Alaska! Starting Monday, March 7, take this opportunity to stay healthy (physically and mentally) all week long! Each day there will be activities to complete in relation to physical activity, healthy eating and wellness! The calendar for the week is below for you to save! Check off the days you were active, partner up with family, teammates and classmates, and post photos and tag us for your chance to be included in some fun incentives! 🙂

 

Submit your completed week calendar on Monday, March 14 to Joanna Paris, 

Strong Minds Webinar

Strong Minds Webinar held on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. Recording here! The webinar focused on tips and strategies for keeping a strong mind, including handling stress and encouraging positive thinking, and featured a question and answer segment with our clinical director and volunteers!

Health Promotion Webinar

Health Promotion Webinar held on Tuesday, November 23, 2020. Recording here! The webinar discussed ways to stay hydrated, healthy, and active during the winter months!

Year-round opportunities include:

  • Special Olympics Alaska sports training
  • Coaches Education
  • Health Promotion Classes
  • Healthy Athletes Screenings (vision, hearing, dental, and more!)
  • Fitness classes
  • Cross Training
  • Sport Series (try a new sport or hone in on your existing skills)
  • Disability education and resources
  • Nutrition Classes
  • Family Forums
  • Volunteer Management courses
  • Disability awareness classes
  • And so much more!

Additional Resources: Assisted Living Options for People with Vision Impairment:

The Healthy Communities program is dedicated to providing health services and education to Special Olympics athletes, their families, friends, volunteers, coaches and the Alaskan community at large. Varying from specific health screenings provided by health care professionals, to health education classes directed toward athletes and the family/service providers, Special Olympics Alaska offers health education through sports training and competition as well as through its Special Olympics Alaska Sports, Health and Wellness Center.