Elizabeth Cendan of Garden City, NY most recently served as a women’s health physical therapist at the Rusk Institute of the NYU Langone Medical Center. During the course of her career, Elizabeth (Liz) Cendan has also worked in pediatric, outpatient, and acute care settings. In addition to her professional pursuits, Dr. Cendan has volunteered with the Special Olympics.
Each year, 4.9 million athletes with intellectual disabilities participate in Special Olympics competitions around the world. In addition to raising awareness about issues related to such disabilities, the games help individuals experience success, grow in confidence, and discover new abilities.
The Special Olympics relies heavily on volunteers for the success of their programs. The organization recruits coaches, trainers, officials, organizers, and fundraisers. Medical professionals are also a central part of the organization. To improve relevant medical care, the Special Olympics launched an initiative called Healthy Athletes. The program brings high-quality medical screenings to venues around the world. To date, nearly 2 million screenings have been provided.
Health examinations are offered in such areas as podiatry, physical therapy, vision, and dentistry. Prior to each clinic, volunteers are given specialized training related to the specific health needs.
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