Inclusive Health & Fitness
UPE Year-End Round Up
This school year, Special Olympics Maryland’s Unified Physical Education (UPE) program supported 9 local school systems across 64+ classrooms in elementary, middle, and high schools, engaging 1,719 students statewide. To…
Read MorePrince George’s County Challenge Day
A Leader in Adapted Physical Education and Special Olympics Motor Activities Training Program As a component of our broad range of sport offerings and our commitment to including all ability…
Read MoreMonique Matthews’ Health Messenger Profile
Hello my name is Monique Matthews. The sports I play for special olympics Maryland are basketball and flag football. I also coach track and field. The reason I wanted to…
Read MoreSelf-Care for Caregivers
Caring for a loved one is a big responsibility. It might help to know that you’re not alone. Millions of Americans are providing at least some care for those with…
Read More8 Types of Self-Care
Typically, self-care is broken up into 8 areas of life, each addressing a different facet of our being—physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, social, and financial. By incorporating self-care practices…
Read MoreSelf-Care BINGO
Use our Self-Care BINGO board to challenge yourself. Cross off a square for every activity you do, and when you get BINGO, be sure to share it with us!
Read MoreSelf-Care Activities
Self-care is a term that describes doing activities that support your physical and mental health. These activities can help decrease your stress and enhance your energy and overall well-being. Some self-care…
Read MoreHannah McNiece’s Health Messenger Profile
I am Hannah Mae McNiece. I started Special Olympics when I was 8 years old in Illinois where I grew up. I did Basketball, Bowling and Track and Field. We…
Read MoreCorissa Anderson’s Health Messenger Profile
Corissa Anderson is a certified Zumba and first Aqua Zumba certified instructor with Down Syndrome. Corissa graduated from UMBC 4 year SUCCESS program where she also gained experiences as an…
Read MoreStrong Minds BINGO: February 2025
Your mental and emotional health is a critical aspect of overall health and well-being, and it is something that affects all of us. This Strong Minds BINGO Challenges features a…
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