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Special Olympics is composed of passionate, committed individuals from every walk of life, who recognize the value and unique gifts of people with intellectual disabilities. And, who together, share the common belief of dignity, equality and opportunity for ALL people. Social Media Guidelines: What is Social Media? Social Media is; Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Websites, Blogs, Youtube, Instagram, Google+, Flickr, message boards, podcasts, wikis and any other social networking site. Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador (SONL) Facebook Page, Website and Twitter Account along with all Clubs Facebook pages are a friendly place for athletes, fan, supporters, volunteers, coaches and staff to share ideas. We welcome your comments, idea, and concerns. While we hope you use the Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador Facebook/Twitter page and all other Club Facebook/Twitter Pages, commenting/posting on Facebook/Twitter does not provide SONL the needed information to help you with a need, question or concern. If you have a need, question or concern, please contact the SONL Provincial Office (709) 738.1938 / 1.877.738.1913 / 293.1444 or sonl@sonl.ca If your message, comment, tweet or wall post does not follow these guidelines, it will be removed. If your message, comment, tweet or wall posts continue to not follow these guidelines, you could be blocked/removed from our Facebook Page, Twitter Account and a Clubs Facebook Page or Twitter Account. If you have any questions or need help with any of the information listed please contact a committee member of your local club or the SONL Outreach Coordinator, Kimberly-Ann McDonald kimm@sonl.ca 293.1444 FACEBOOK/TWITTER COMMENT AND POSTING GUIDELINES SONL will only allow posts/comments from people over 13 years of age SONL will only allow posts/comments that relate to topics on specific SONL page topics. No posting comments that are graphic, obscene, explicit, racial or insult others. No posting comments that are abusive, hateful or intended to defame anyone or any organization. SONL will delete comments that contain bad, abusive, vulgar, offensive, threatening or harassing language, personal attacks of any kind, or offensive terms that could insult individuals or groups. . No solicitations or advertisements. This includes promotion or endorsement of any financial, commercial or non-governmental agency. SONL will delete comments that are clearly off-topic, promote events (not sponsored or co-sponsored by SONL, SOC and SOI), services or products, or promote or oppose any political party or person campaigning for elected office. Un-asked for links to sites are viewed as spam and will result in the comment being removed. SONL will delete all comments that suggest or encourage illegal activity. Do not post personal information such as, address, telephone numbers, or email addresses. Comments containing this information will be removed by SONL. Respect privacy and safety. Do not post photos and identifying information (Photo Tags) about other adults/youth unless you have their written consent. Never share identifying information about coaches/athletes on public pages or posts to public pages. No posting anything that contains profanity or bad language. SONL will remove the comment or post. Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador is a nonprofit organization serving the over 600 people with intellectual disabilities, with a presence across the province. With fourteen active clubs, serving eighty-two different communities, we are constantly expanding to add new programs in every part of the province. Every day, 365 days a year, our Board members, staff and volunteers work to bring Special Olympics to as many communities as possible. Speaking hundreds of languages and coming from diverse cultures and backgrounds, the common thread tying us together is our belief in people with intellectual disabilities and in Special Olympics: its unique ability to envision and create a world where every person is celebrated and accepted – all through the simple platform of sport. In the twenty plus years since Special Olympics was brought to Newfoundland and Labrador, Special Olympics has been supported by a who’s who of outstanding leaders in the fields of sports, education, business, government and disability advocacy. They serve on the Provincial Board of Directors, give financial and political support, act as spokespeople, help build awareness, and establish connections with important organizations and the government. Under the Board’s guidance and the guidance of Special Olympics leaders, our provincial family of grass-roots volunteers, athletes, family and staff work tirelessly to ensure a quality sports experience for Special Olympics athletes and an accepting community for their families. Every day, talented volunteers and staff work to bring our sports, education, and health programs to as many places as possible. We work so that we may realize Special Olympics ultimate vision: to improve the lives of people with intellectual disabilities everywhere, and, in turn, transform the lives of everyone they touch – building a better, more accepting world for all of us.