Our language frames how we think about others.
Help eliminate the use of the R-word in everyday speech.
Help eliminate the use of the R-word in everyday speech.
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50,008 TOTAL PLEDGES
I have a sister with downs syndrome and I have worked with handicapped kids for years.It always KILLS me to hear people say "that's retarded" or "you're a retard".They have no clue what they are saying.It is a punch in the gut to those my sis and the kids
Kathy
Salisbury , NC2 days ago
I have worked with developmentally challenged people most of my adult life. While my children were growing up, I wouldn't allow the r-word to be used, even if they were kidding.
Olivia Rae
Spokane , Washington2 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.
Rosemarie
St. Catherine , Jamaica2 days ago
The r word has no place in our children's life.
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
Richmond , VA2 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.
Brandon
Princeton , New Jersey2 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.
Danny Clarke
Charlottesville , Virginia2 days ago
Thanks Karim for showing me this website.
Lauren
Merrick , NY2 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.
Micky
Deltona , FL/USA2 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.
Elizabeth
Albquerque , New Mexico2 days ago
I plege to tell every one that says the r-word i will tell that it is hurting others and to think about what they say before they say it.
PS. i hate it when people use the r-word :)
Julietta
Portage , IN2 days ago
I regret that I've used this word in the past as a child. However, I have been against the use of the R-word for years and years. As a coach, I do not allow the use of this word in practice & teach the girls that it is rude, deragatory, and disrespectful.
John
Louisville , Kentucky2 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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Jennifer
humble , tx2 days ago