Our language frames how we think about others.
Help eliminate the use of the R-word in everyday speech.
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ACT NOW--pledge your support to eliminate the demeaning use of the r-word. Tell us what you think.
Today, End the Word
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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.
I have been trying to elimanate that word for twenty years. As a teacher it is permanently banned from my classroom and from the bus that I monitor. So welcome world to the campaign to recognize people as individuals first.
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.
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.
I'm so glad that there are people out there who think the r-word is as vulgar as I do. My brother has autism and the word is incredibly offensive. When you say something is retarded, you are implying that something is stupid. Just dont say it!
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 one of the most amazing things ever. I think this is a great opportunity to let others know that words hurt. Whether you mean it to hurt or not (hopefully not), people are always listening. So stop I pledge to stop the use of the R-word.
Some people believe that it is okay to say the R-word if it's not being said to anyone BUT why say it? Saying it sometimes will turn into all the time. I dislike this word and ANY person saying the word is the untillegent.
I pledge not to use the r-word in my daily life and to discourage my co-workers, friends, and family to find a different way to express frustration. I love being a coach for Special Olympics Aquatics!
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
Wausau , Wisconsin9 hours ago