Athlete Leadership Courses
Disability Pride Month
Disability Pride Month celebrates the steps that have been taken forward to be more inclusive in the United States and the world. In 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act and we are celebrating the work that has been done throughout...
Voting with The Arc!
Each August, members of Congress leave Washington, D.C. and go back home to their states and districts. This is one of the best times of the year to engage with your elected officials and educate them about the issues that...
Bullying Prevention Month
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and we want to encourage all of our athletes to pledge to support others who have been hurt or harmed, treat others with kindness, be more accepting of people’s differences, and help include those...
Certified Athlete Leaders: Social Media Influencers
Our Athlete Leaders have become Influencers! 9 Athlete Leaders have started their journey to becoming Social Media Influencers to help share about their lives, involvement with SOMD, advocate for their athlete friends, and create a positive space about health, wellness,...
Capitol Hill Day
Written by Madison MangumDirector of Communications, Special Olympics Maryland Capitol Hill Day was a new experience for everyone at Special Olympics Maryland, as it was done through Zoom instead of on top of the notorious hill. Our staff members, athlete...