MedFest (General Medicine)
MedFest was created to offer the physical exam that all athletes need prior to participating in Special Olympics sports programming. It is sometimes the first exposure these athletes have to medical care. For some Special Olympics athletes, life-threatening conditions have been identified through MedFest and subsequently treated through referral and connection to community-based care. Led by volunteer physicians, nurses, physician assistants, and medical students, the MedFest screening consists of the following stations: medical history, height and weight, blood pressure, cardiology test, musculoskeletal test, orthopedic tests, abdominal evaluation, and a check out station.
For further information or general inquiries related to this discipline, please contact us at medfest@specialolympics.org. SO Program staff and established Clinical Directors are encouraged to submit their questions through our online form available here.
For further information or general inquiries related to this discipline, please contact us at medfest@specialolympics.org. SO Program staff and established Clinical Directors are encouraged to submit their questions through our online form available here.
EVENT RESOURCES AND EQUIPMENT
Medical Form
Legal
Equipment and Supply
Event Planning and Materials
Athlete & Caregiver Resources
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Athlete Registration Forms (webpage)
Before participating, Special Olympics athletes and health program participants must register with an accredited Special Olympics Program.
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Equipment and Supply List (PDF)
Printing needs, general and electrical supplies, screening materials, miscellaneous. -
Henry Schein: ALL US Programs, SO Jamaica, SO Germany and SO Canada ONLY
Please use this link to create an account and order free supplies/equipment available for general and discipline-specific needs, as indicated on each discipline equipment and supply list.
To guarantee timely delivery, please make sure to submit requests 90 days prior to the event date. - Medication Watch List
HEALTH PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES
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Health Professional Training
Special Olympics has developed training for healthcare providers on working with people with intellectual disabilities. These free e-learning courses are available online. This interactive learning experience arms healthcare providers with the knowledge and understanding of how to be more inclusive as it relates to health programming and services.
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How to Speak with People with Disabilities (video)
Whether you are in a health care or other professional environment or just having a personal conversation, consider these basic rules for communicating with a person with an intellectual disability. Download - Working with Special Olympics Athletes (PDF)