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Act Now! Pledge your support to eliminate the demeaning use of the R-word. Tell us what you think.

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Ashley
Kapolei, Hawaii
1 days ago

I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. (Kapolei HIgh School)

Michele Moon
Dickson City, Pennsylvania
1 days ago

I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.

Kate C.
west des moines, Iowa
1 days ago

I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.

Erika B
San Ramon, California
1 days ago

I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.

Liz Hittle
Story City, Iowa
1 days ago

I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.

Quinn Griffin
Newton, Utah
1 days ago

I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. The r-word is hurtful. (Sky Vie High School)

tia mcmaughn
newton, Utah
1 days ago

I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. (sky view high school)

Joshua Larsen
Smithfield, Utah
1 days ago

I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. the r-word is a hurtful (sky view high school)

Michael Chandler
Cache Valley, Utah
1 days ago

I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. (Sky View High School)

Kara Kesler
Hyde Park, Utah
1 days ago

I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. (Sky View High School)

DeAndre Cardwell
lewiston, Utah
1 days ago

I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. (Sky View High School)

Courtney
North Logan, Utah
1 days ago

I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. (sky view high school)

Angie Rudy
Palmyra, New York
1 days ago

I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. (Herkimer CCC)

Kim Crockett
Smithfield, Utah
1 days ago

I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. (Sky View High School)

kodt\y
utah , Utah
1 days ago

I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. (sky view high school)

Drew Valentine
Saline, Michigan
1 days ago

I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. (Saline High School)

Taylor Duryea
North Logan , Utah
1 days ago

I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. (Sky View High School)

Steven Thompson
Syracuse, New York
1 days ago

I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. (Herkimer County Community College)

Garrett
Saline, Minnesota
1 days ago

I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. (Saline High School)

Colleen Lamond
Columbia, Missouri
1 days ago

I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.

Erica Gorton
West Newton, Massachusetts
1 days ago

I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.

Kelley Averette
Apex, North Carolina
1 days ago

I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.

Kristina Haywood
Manchester, Michigan
1 days ago

I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.

Debra Summers
Goose Creek , South Carolina
1 days ago

I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.

Sally Meredith
Front Royal, Virginia
1 days ago

I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. (Lord Fairfax Community College)

Kristen Scott
Parksley, Virginia
1 days ago

I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.

Carly Scott
Spencer , Iowa
1 days ago

I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.

Sierra
Adel, Iowa
1 days ago

I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. (Central College)

Kassandra Ortiz
interlachen, Florida
1 days ago

I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.

Angela lanclos
Arnaudville, Louisiana
1 days ago

I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.

Lonzie Range
Ames, Iowa
1 days ago

I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. (Iowa State University)

Dorothy Cason
Heath, Georgia
1 days ago

I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.

Emily Conrad
Ames, Iowa
1 days ago

I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. (ISU Vet Student)

Kerri
Fishers, Indiana
1 days ago

I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.

Ashley
Ames, Iowa
1 days ago

I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. (Iowa State University)

Miranda Habig
Mason, Ohio
1 days ago

I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. ( Creme de la Creme)

LORI
SANDWICH, Massachusetts
1 days ago

I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.

Natasha Dewar
Perth, Australia
1 days ago

I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.

Maeve Peer
Sl, New York
1 days ago

I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.

Mr. Swanson
Surprise, AZ, Arizona
1 days ago

I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. (Teacher )

Mulligan
Cary, North Carolina
1 days ago

I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.

Dion Murphy
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1 days ago

I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. (George Pepper Middle School)

Imier Mcaeely
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1 days ago

I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. This is so cool! (G. Pepper Middle School)

Charlie Moore Bronzell
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1 days ago

I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. (George W. Pepper Middle School)

Duwaine Jenkins Jr.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1 days ago

I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. (George W. Pepper Middle School)

Erica Tomassi
Livonia, Michigan
1 days ago

I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.

Valerie W. Cox
Goodyear, Arizona
1 days ago

I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. (Westview High School)

Cheryl Pursley
McDonald, Pennsylvania
1 days ago

I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. (APS Healthcare/SW PA Health Care Quality Unit)

Trish Kriger
Charlotte, North Carolina
1 days ago

I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.

Jaimie Myrseth
Beloit, Wisconsin
1 days ago

I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.

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03.07.12 Events

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Spread the Word to End the Word at The University of Findlay

February 29, 2012 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
We will be encouraging members of the UF community to pledge to end the use of the "r-word" as a derogatory term, and have students from the local school talk about the effects the "r-word" has on them.
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Lunch Time Banner Signing

March 7, 2012 12 to 1:00 p.m.
Spread the Word to End the Word at Gardner Middle School.
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