Sample Social Posts
The Maryland Spread the Word resource folder is available HERE, which includes a pdf of the 2022 Toolkit, pledge flyers, Spirit Week information, awareness activities, logos, and MORE! Additional resources and references are also provided below.

Social Hashtags
Please use the following hashtags in all of the social you post on or around March 2nd, 2022 to help grow the campaign and increase social reach and engagement. #SpreadTheWordMD #ExperienceInclusion #ChoosetoInclude
Directions
Social media has proven to be a very effective way to raise awareness for Spread the Word. Social media allow people to engage in conversations that help change attitudes and drive people to pledge at https://virtualsomd.com/unified-champion-schools/current-campaigns/#STWPledge. Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter are simple but effective engagement tools to Spread the Word about inclusion to your friends and family.
- Like us on Facebook @SpecialOlympicsMD, post pictures/videos, and tag us!
- Follow and tag us on Instagram @SpOlympicsMD
- Follow and mention us on Twitter @SpOlympicsMD
Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter
For Students:
I just signed the pledge to #SpreadTheWord: Inclusion! By signing this pledge, I promise to take action toward inclusion in my school & community. Will you join me and sign the pledge? #PledgeToInclude #SpreadTheWordMD @SpOlympicsMD https://virtualsomd.com/unified-champion-schools/current-campaigns/#STWPledge
For Teachers:
I just signed the pledge to #SpreadTheWord: Inclusion! My classroom = a place where every student is respected and included. Take the pledge with me and together we can create a better world. #SpreadTheWord #PledgeToInclude #SpreadTheWordMD @SpOlympicsMD https://virtualsomd.com/unified-champion-schools/current-campaigns/#STWPledge
For Schools:
- Students & faculty at [insert school name] are signing the pledge to #SpreadTheWord: Inclusion! We commit to using people-first language & creating an inclusive environment for our students to learn and grow. Join us and pledge #SpreadTheWordMD @SpOlympicsMD https://virtualsomd.com/unified-champion-schools/current-campaigns/#STWPledge
- We strive to create a positive environment where everyone feels respected and included. Parents, faculty, and students, let’s join together and #PledgeToInclude! #SpreadTheWordMD @SpOlympicsMD https://virtualsomd.com/unified-champion-schools/current-campaigns/#STWPledge
Other Suggested Tags
- @SpOlympicsMD
- @ESPNCitizenship
- @SpOlympicsMD
- #ExperienceInclusion
- #SpreadTheWordMD
- #STWMd
- #PlayUnifiedMD
- #PlayUnifiedLiveUnifiedMD