2025 Fall Games | Healthy Athletes | Opening Eyes | Administration Crew

Healthy Hearing is a hearing screening program developed to promote optimal audiological health among Opening Eyes is a vision and eye health screening dedicated to promoting optimal visual health for Special Olympics athletes. This screening provides comprehensive eye evaluations to identify vision impairments and other ocular conditions that may otherwise go undetected. In addition to the screening, Opening Eyes educates athletes, families, and caregivers on the importance of routine eye care, proper use of corrective lenses, and access to follow-up services when necessary. Athletes also receive free eyewear and prescriptions when indicated, removing barriers to vision care and ensuring they have the resources needed to maintain healthy eyesight. By addressing vision health, the screening helps athletes perform more effectively in sports, engage in learning, and participate fully in daily life with greater confidence and independence.

Responsibilities:
1. Greet athletes warmly and welcome them to the venue, creating a positive and supportive first impression.
2. Prepare and distribute all necessary paperwork and forms for Clinical Volunteers.
3. Clearly explain to athletes the number of stations they are expected to complete within their discipline.
4. Encourage and motivate athletes to fully participate in and complete all assigned screenings.
5. Maintain a professional, organized, and approachable presence to support both athletes and clinical staff throughout the event.