Special Olympics Maryland

?? UMSON Standardized Patient Program ?? Special Olympics Maryland is proud to equip future healthcare workers with the tools needed to address the unique health needs of individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. In partnership with universities across the State, SOMD is training Health Messengers, who are hired by these universities to serve as standardized patients for clinical simulations and interprofessional education events. Learn more about this impactful program in action at one of our partner universities, University of Maryland School of Nursing ! Turn to page 3 of UMSON’s recent ‘Nursing Forum’ for a profile on a simulation held in April 2024. https://bit.ly/3AAI0b3 #InclusiveHealth

Hello from the 2024 Thank-A-Thon! Today 12 athletes from the athlete lead Flying Hopes Outreach Team will be making phone calls and writing thank you notes to our donors! #ExperienceInclusion

We’re excited to celebrate?#WorldChildrensDay?by sharing inspiring stories from our Young Athletes participants, families, coaches, and staff around the globe! These stories showcase just a few of the incredible ways Young Athletes is tackling early childhood inequities through inclusive play for children of all abilities. But we know there are countless more stories waiting to be told! Join the celebration by sharing your story with the hashtag?#WCDYoungAthletes?and don’t forget to download the Young Athletes app to join the fun with play at home! ???Download the app: Apple: https://brnw.ch/21wOOWM Google Play: https://brnw.ch/21wOOWP

"At Special Olympics Maryland we know that a healthy athlete is a better athlete and that's why we are excited about our partnership with Maryland Health Connection. Through our shared work in access and inclusion, we will work collaboratively to build a more interactive, more healthy and more inclusive Maryland while growing Special Olympics Maryland programs throughout the state" – Jim Schmutz, President & CEO https://lnkd.in/eyt3Jx9k #GetCoveredMD #WellnessWednesday

We are here at Middle Branch Fitness and Wellness Center Fields for the 2024 IUS Flag Football State Event! Tune into our story all day to catch all of the action from the field! #UnifiedMD #ExperienceInclusion

Red Ball for ALL! On Thursday, Special Olympics Maryland?teamed up with the Ocean Pines Tennis Club to host a Unified Red Ball Bash! ?Players of all abilities and skill levels can enjoy this quick-start format focused on fun! Is your tennis club looking for an inclusive social event? Reach out ([email protected]) to bring Special Olympics Unified Sports to your courts!?

Here’s a short video I created while competing in tennis at the 2024 Special Olympics Maryland Fall Sports Fest held at Mount Saint Mary’s University. I’m proud to say I came home with a bronze medal!

The St. Mary's Splash is in under a month and is the perfect Plunge warm-up! Join us on December 7, 2024, at Point Lookout State Park! The St. Mary’s Splash is the COOLEST event in southern Maryland and is the perfect way to show your support for the athletes and Unified? teammates of Special Olympics Maryland, St. Mary’s County. https://bit.ly/4epwexN #ExperienceInclusion

Last month, a Unified Bocce "community connect" was hosted at Bowie State University. BSU's Sports Management students, faculty, and staff planned and delivered this program to bring together BSU students and Special Olympics Maryland athletes through Unified Sports. #ExperienceInclusion #UnifiedMD

Since 2007, Constellation has proudly partnered with Special Olympics Maryland, demonstrating a deep commitment to supporting the athletes and unified teammates. The video from 2018 shows how committed they are to our mission. Over the years, this meaningful partnership has yielded remarkable results, with Constellation raising over $725,841 to support the athletes and enhance the success of these events, leaving a lasting impact on the community they serve. https://bit.ly/3RGGEjn #PlungePartner