Spread The Word To End The Word
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I pledge to show respect to everyone - Spread The Word To End The Word |
It is time we Spread the Word to End the Word and build awareness for society to stop and think about its use of the R-word. That R-word is something hurtful and painful retard or retarded.
Most people dont think of this word as hate speech, but thats exactly what it feels like to millions of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families and friends.
Were asking every personyoung and oldto help eliminate the demeaning use of the R-worda common taunt used to make fun of others. Often unwittingly, the word is used to denote behavior that is clumsy, hapless, and even hopeless.
But whether intentional or not, the word conjures up a painful stereotype of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It hurtseven if you dont mean it that way.
Respect and Acceptance are two platforms and messages that both Best Buddies and Special Olympics convey through their programs. For the second year, youth across the United States will join together on 3-3-10 to pledge to stop using the R-Word and Be a Fan of Acceptance.
Because this issue is so prevalent throughout the United States, especially in schools, Best Buddies and Special Olympics are partnering for this years activities. It is expected that events will take place in a minimum of 1,400 Best Buddies and Special Olympics affiliated schools and programs across the country.
Be a fan of respect and join the on-going campaign to stop the use of the R-word. Visit www.r-word.org to make your pledge today.
Call 1-877-33-BUDDY to find out how you can promote the R-word campaign in Pennsylvania. |
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