Description:  Fit Feet was developed through Special Olympics? collaboration with the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine. Many Special Olympics athletes suffer from foot and ankle pain or deformities that impair their performance. Also, athletes are not always fitted with the best shoes and socks for their particular sport. During Special Olympics competitions, volunteer health care professionals screen athletes' feet and ankles for deformities, and also check for proper shoes and socks.

Criteria for Clinical Director:  Should be a DPM or have similar training, able to assist with garnering corporate sponsorship, networking, and soliciting, train local volunteers, work within the guidelines of the local program to coordinate events yearly, ensure proper data collection and quality assurance, and develop follow-up referral for athletes.

STATE FALL CLASSIC
October 30-31, 2009

We are in need of Clinical Directors and Screening volunteers during our Fall Classic to assist with Fit Feet. 

Train- the Trainer
October 30, 12:00 ? 5:30 pm (Classroom & Set up)
October 31, 8:30 am ? 5:30 pm (Clinical Practicum)

Screener
October 30, 1:00 ? 5:30 pm
October 31, 8:30 am ? 5:30 pm

Thank you for keeping our athletes healthy on and off the playing field!

For those of you who are registered, here's some reminders for this event:

• Bring your photo ID
• Bring completed Disney Release Form
• Bring completed Special Olympics Florida Volunteer Form
• Logistics Information (will be finalized closer to event date)
• Directions and Map to/from Hotel and Disney (will be finalized closer to event date)

 

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