The past six weeks I have had my parents with me.  They are in their early 80's, and for the last eight years I have flown them to New Mexico to get them out of the snowy winters of northeastern Ohio.  A week after they arrived, my Dad's health took a downward turn.  He ended up in the hospital, three weeks in a skilled nursing center, and then two weeks in my home, until I was finally able to fly them back to the rest of our family four days ago.  I share this with you only because of the thoughts I  have had while going through this experience.
 
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March 7, 2012 is the National Spread the Word to End the Word Campaign day. It is time to dissolve the dehumanizing use of the word "retarded" in every day speech and language.

 

In 2012 President Obama signed Rosa's Law, this law changed the word Mental Retardation to Intellectual Disabilities in Federal Statutes. This is a hug step in gaining equality for people with Intellectual Disabilities.

 

Through the Spread the Word to End the Word Campaign we are turning that step into a leap. Our very own Program Operations Manager and Miss New Mexico Plus America 2012 Jena Richardson, Rio Rancho Rockets athlete Marla Gavurnik, and our intern Erin Gallegos recently created their own R-Word PSA, click HERE to check it out. We here at SONM have made the pledge, now it's your turn.

 

Visit www.R-word.org to make the pledge. Make the choice today and every day to choose respect.  

  

 

  

March 3rd- Men's Basketball Game   

Matthew Shendo - Special Olympics Manzano  

     

 

    

 

About the French Athlete of the Game  Since 2007, French Mortuary and Special Olympics New Mexico, in collaboration with L & Feb 4obo Athletics, have partnered to showcase and honor the achievements and capabilities of our SONM athletes by recognizing them individually at Lobo sports competitions.  This year, 26 Special Olympics athletes will be honored during the course of the Lobo Volleyball, Soccer and Basketball Seasons.  

 

To view pictures from the French Athlete of the Game please click HERE.