What is MedFest?

 

MedFest is an innovative partnership between the Cobb Educational Foundation and Special Olympics Georgia. The collaboration also includes Cobb County Schools, Cobb Chamber of Commerce, Georgia Chiropractors Association and various medical professionals from Emory Healthcare, Department of Pediatrics.

 

MedFest will allow all special needs students to receive a health screening and register for Special Olympics Georgia. Screenings will be conducted by volunteer medical professionals and are FREE to potential Special Olympics Georgia athletes.

 

Additionally, this is a unique approach to launching the many services of both Special Olympics Georgia and the Cobb Educational Foundation to the parents/caregivers of students with special needs. It is an event that will engage and empower schools, allowing them to reach their overall goals surrounding students with special needs.

 

Why Cobb County?

 

Cobb County is considered one of the 100 largest counties in the nation and is made up of over 110 schools with a student enrollment of 100,008. Of those 100,008 students approximately 11% fall under the special needs education program.