March 3rd, 2010
Spread the Word to End the Word is an ongoing effort by Special Olympics, Best Buddies International and our supporters to raise the consciousness of society about the dehumanizing and hurtful effects of the word “retard(ed)” and encourage people to pledge to stop using the R-word.
When you say “retard” or “retarded,” you marginalize and insult millions of people with intellectual disabilities, their families and friends. Please, don’t use the R-word.
For more information or to take the Pledge, visit http://www.specialolympics.org/spread-the-word-to-end-the-word.aspx
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