The goal of the Health Leadership Committee (HLC) is to assure that Special Olympics Arizona continues to be progressive in the field of Health and Wellness, by offering high-quality programs throughout the state of Arizona, and create long-term benefits for SOAZ athletes. The Health Leadership Committee oversees Special Olympics Arizona health programs and initiatives. Made up of over 40 health and medical professionals, the committee works with healthcare professionals and SOAZ staff to help develop a cooperative of resources for SOAZ athlete health care and operate on a “pro bono” basis.
The HLC is made of four sub-committees that collaborate to fulfill the goals of SOAZ Health Programs. Sub-Committees include:
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
- Plans and facilitates regular meetings with members of the Health Leadership Committee in partnership with the Health Programs Coordinator
- Oversees the operations of committee regularly recruits for open positions and maintains the application process for new members
- Reports progress of Health Leadership Committee to SOAZ Board of Directors and CEO
MEDICAL ADVISORY/SCREENING COMMITTEE
- Aids Special Olympics Arizona creating a sustainable system to increase medical resources and enable access to follow-up care
- Collaborates on planning and discussing Healthy Athletes screening events
- Creates and maintains a system to increase medical resources to enable follow-up care
PUBLIC POLICY & RESOURCE COMMITTEE
- Advises SOAZ on Public Policy and health-related topics that relate to aiding individuals with intellectual disabilities in accessing health care
- Collaborates on planning and discussing Healthy Athletes screening events
- Collaborates with partner healthcare plans on member services and monetizing Healthy Athletes services
FITNESS AND WELLNESS COMMITTEE
- Focuses on the expansion of the Health Programs in gyms, training & exercise centers, and health clubs
- Advises SOAZ delegations on exercise programs and advanced unified training opportunities available for partners and athletes
- Creates and maintains partnerships with organizations looking to receive Unified Training Certification and implement Unified Sports® and wellness programming
Interested in joining the Health Leadership Committee? Complete our Candidate Profile and return it to Special Olympics Arizona at 2100 S. 75th Avenue, Phoenix AZ 85043, Fax 602-230-1111, or Email to Amanda Metcalf at Amanda@SpecialOlympicsArizona.org
ATHLETE LEADERS IN HEALTH COMMITTEE
- Advises the HLC Committee on personal experiences in healthcare and SOAZ Health Programs
- Plans and facilitates the Health Squad at competitions and events
- Collaborates with SOAZ and the HLC to promote athlete self- advocacy in health
- Promotes Health Programs and educates peers on healthy habits through overall fitness and wellness
Interested in joining the Athlete Inclusive Health Committee? Complete our Committee Application and return it to Special Olympics Arizona at 2100 S. 75th Avenue, Phoenix AZ 85043, Fax 602-230-1111, or Email to Bruce Clarke at Bruce@SpecialOlympicsArizona.org
* Please note the Athlete Inclusive Health Committee is for SOAZ Athletes only
