Listen to the voices of SOMD athlete leaders Annu Singleton, Monique Matthews, and David Godoy reading our DEI statement.
In 2020, Special Olympics Maryland formed its first Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion task force. Our task force consists of 12 staff members, 2 board members, 1 volunteer, and most importantly 3 Special Olympics Maryland athlete leaders. We meet once a month to discuss social justice-related topics and how our organization can play a role in educating our team and our community. Inclusion is the core of Special Olympics and we invite you to join in the conversation and continue learning with us.
DEI Resources
Within our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources section you will find educational material, engagement activities, and much more. We will continue to update this section throughout the year.
Black History Month
Lunar New Year
Martin Luther King Day
Kwanzaa
Bodhi Day
Chanukah/Hanukkah
Diwali
Native American Heritage Month
Down Syndrome Awareness Month
At Special Olympics Maryland, we know the importance of teamwork and that together we are better. If you have a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion-related resource that would think would make a good addition to our Resource library, send our way using the contact form below.