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The people involved in the Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® initiative are dedicated individuals who oftentimes place the interests of others before their own. While their tireless work in the trenches makes Healthy Athletes a success, it also brings out the best in them and others.
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Dr. Paul Berman (left), Founder and Senior Global Clinical Advisor to Special Olympics-Lions Clubs International Opening Eyes, received the Optometrist of the Year Award from the World Council of Optometry in Accra, Ghana. |
Healthy Athletes contributors have received numerous accolades for their hard work and two more were recently honored at separate events for their contributions in their field, Dr. Paul Berman and Dr. Gil Herer.
Dr. Paul Berman, Founder and Senior Global Clinical Advisor to the Special Olympics-Lions Clubs International Opening Eyes® program, recently was given the Optometrist of the Year award from the World Council of Optometry (WCO). Dr. Berman was presented this award in Accra, Ghana, on 6 April to honor his achievements toward WCO's mission of facilitating the enhancement and development of eye and vision care worldwide. To highlight his award, an Opening Eyes screening was conducted in conjunction with Lions Clubs of Accra and Special Olympics Ghana.
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Dr. Gil Herer (right), Founder and Senior Global Clinical Advisor to Healthy Hearing, received the 2005 Humanitarian Award from the American Academy of Audiology. |
Dr. Gil Herer, Founder and Senior Global Clinical Advisor to the Special Olympics Healthy Hearing program, was given the Humanitarian Award from the American Academy of Audiology. Dr. Herer was presented with the award to honor his direct humanitarian contribution to society in the realm of hearing and specifically for his contribution to the hearing needs of people with intellectual disabilities.
Special Olympics is proud of its long tradition of excellence and congratulates the two most recent award winners. The health needs of people with intellectual disabilities are truly championed by all the Healthy Athletes contributors and Special Olympics is honored to have such professionals involved.
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