This program provides free health screenings to registered SOKS athletes at competition venues and at selected stand alone events. Learn more!
Staying fit is more than participating in sports. It’s a lifestyle. Learn more about our programming to support an active lifestyle for all of our athletes.
The health education resources and tools found on this page are geared towards Special Olympics athletes and other people with intellectual disabilities.
Athletes might receive referrals for follow-up care from any of the Healthy Athletes screenings, and Special Olympics Kansas is committed to assisting them find the services and resources that they require when they return to their local communities.
Special Olympics Health Messengers are athletes who are trained to serve as health and wellness leaders, educators, advocates and role models. They are leading their teams, families, friends and communities to pursue healthy lifestyles.
Contact Chris Burt at burtc@soks.org or 913-600-2240 for more information on how to get involved. Become a sponsor of the event.
Register here for the One Team Charity Golf Tournament Registration at 7:00 am.Shotgun start at 8:00 am.Lunch will be served after the tournament. You can expect a tournament fit for a national championship with great gifts, food, contests, a silent auction and other enhancements. The One Team Charity Golf Tournament is perfect for a business […]
Register here for the One Team Charity Golf Tournament Registration at 7:00 am.Shotgun start at 8:00 am.Lunch will be served after the tournament. You can expect a tournament fit for a national championship with great gifts, food, contests, a silent auction and other enhancements. The One Team Charity Golf Tournament is perfect for a business […]
Get ready for a Super Hero-themed TR-iffic Day at Pittsburg State University! Hosted by PSU’s Therapeutic Recreation (TR) program, this free, fun-filled event is open to Southeast Kansas youth and adults of all ages and abilities. No physical is required to participate, and the event is designed to promote inclusion, socialization, and activity for individuals […]
2024 Fall Indoor Classic Join us for the 2024 State Fall Indoor Classic, a premier event hosted by Special Olympics Kansas! This exciting competition will feature a State Volleyball tournament, bringing together athletes from across the state for an unforgettable experience of sportsmanship, teamwork, and fun. Location: Okun Fieldhouse 20200 Johnson Dr Shawnee, KS 66218 […]
Healthy Hearing is the audiology component of the Healthy Athletes program. The Healthy Hearing screenings were introduced to Special Olympics athletes at the 1999 World Summer Games. The purpose of this program is: to screen the hearing of athletes; notiify athletes and their guardians/care givers if follow-up care is needed; provide custom swim earplugs if […]
Health Promotion focuses on healthy living and healthy lifestyle choices. Its goals include: encouraging and enhancing healthy behaviors; reducing risky behaviors; improving self-efficacy and self-advocacy; and increasing the investment of health care leaders for people with intellectual disabilities. Screenings focus on the following core health areas: Bone Density Screening and Bone Health; Blood Pressure Monitoring; […]
The second annual Victory Gala for Special Olympics Kansas will be held on November 9, 2024, at 5:30 p.m., and will be located at Children's Mercy Park. Everyone is welcome to attend the Victory Gala including Athletes, families, friends, coaches, and sponsors for Special Olympics Kansas. Cocktail attire for this event is preferred. Event highlights […]
Informational meeting on ABLE Savings accounts November 12, 1-3PM at the Pittsburg Public Library Topic: Pittsburg ABLE Presentation Time: Nov 12, 2024 01:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83687281874?pwd=bui9N0kaQuBYaHb9Pyg6ugFKqg87KF.1 Meeting ID: 836 8728 1874 Passcode: 463673 --- One tap mobile +13052241968,,83687281874#,,,,*463673# US +13092053325,,83687281874#,,,,*463673# US --- Dial by your location • […]
The virtual game night serves as our online competitions as schools across the state compete via our Discord server. This also serves as a time for teachers and coaches to learn more about Unified Esports and troubleshoot if needed. In order to sign up, you must email our point of contact, Kenneth Wilson wilsonk@soks.org for […]
Join us for the 2nd Annual Sip & Shop Fashion Show, a unique fundraising event celebrating local boutiques and Special Olympics athletes! This year’s event promises an evening of fashion, fun, and philanthropy, as local shops showcase their latest styles on the runway, modeled by our incredible Special Olympics athletes. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., […]
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