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Joshua
Madison, Wisconsin
4 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.

Nina Collins
Malden, Massachusetts
4 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. (Pioneer Charter School of Science )

izabella frod
circleville, Ohio
4 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.

Sam Mandalke
Waxhaw, North Carolina
4 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. (Cuthbertson Middle school)

kelly ford
circleville, Ohio
4 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 fossett
circleville, Ohio
4 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.

Shanah Pitilon
Boynton Beach, Florida
4 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.

Kevin Hettrich
Kingston, Pennsylvania
4 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.

Molly
Alta, Iowa
4 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.

Sandra Lang
Miami, Florida
4 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. (Parent)

Noah
Indianapolis, Indiana
4 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. (Franklin township middle school east)

Yunki Kim
Malden, Massachusetts
4 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. (Good Shepherd United Methodist Church)

Channon McCarthy
Clinton, Alaska
5 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.

Kristen R.- Lieutendent Governor/Awards Committee WIUM District Board
WD, Wisconsin
5 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 disabilitie in memorie of my grandma<3 (Key Club)

Bruno Buonsanti
Buenos Aires, Argentina
5 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.

Melinda Frank
Van Nuys, California
5 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. (Cleveland HS )

Jillian Sirany
St. Paul, Minnesota
5 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. (University of St. Thomas)

Laura Myers
St. Paul, Minnesota
5 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. (University of St. Thomas)

Marianne Durr
St. Paul, Minnesota
5 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. (University of St. Thomas)

Jackie 'Ford
Tallahassee, Florida
5 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. (FSU)

John Kuneron
St. Paul, Minnesota
5 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. (University of St. Thomas)

John Kuneron
St. Paul, Minnesota
5 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. (University of St. Thomas)

Yvonne Gerten
St. Paul, Minnesota
5 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. (University of St. Thomas)

Alex Goering
St. Paul, Minnesota
5 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. (University of St. Thomas)

Tom Gallahan
St. Paul, Minnesota
5 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. (University of St. Thomas)

Mia Kracht
St. Paul, Minnesota
5 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. (University of St. Thomas)

Nicole Lopez
St. Paul, Minnesota
5 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. (University of St. Thomas)

Nick Naidicz
St. Paul, Minnesota
5 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. (University of St. Thomas)

Lauren Dutcher
St. Paul, Minnesota
5 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. (University of St. Thomas)

Megan Ferm
St. Paul, Minnesota
5 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. (University of St. Thomas)

Emily Gerjets
St. Paul, Minnesota
5 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. (University of St. Thomas)

Kaylee Theisen
St. Paul, Minnesota
5 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. (University of St. Thomas)

Ben Watson
St. Paul, Minnesota
5 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. (University of St. Thomas)

Laura Propp
St. Paul, Minnesota
5 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. (University of St. Thomas)

Thomas Foote
St. Paul, Minnesota
5 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. (University of St. Thomas)

Chris Nathan
St. Paul, Minnesota
5 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. (University of St. Thomas)

Chelsie Peterson
St. Paul, Minnesota
5 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. (University of St. Thomas)

Jacki Anderson
St. Paul, Minnesota
5 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. (Univeristy of St. Thoma)

kirsten freiborg
st. paul, Minnesota
5 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. (University of St. Thomas)

Carly Bencivenga
Huntington Station, New York
5 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. (University of Miami)

Ryann
Tahlequah, Oklahoma
5 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. (TMS)

Maury
Dartmouth, Massachusetts
5 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.

Mary Trombley
Jonesville, Michigan
5 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.

Yousef Safder
Indianapolis, Indiana
5 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. (FTMS EAST)

evelin
mesta, New Mexico
5 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. (cochiti )

Wylene Spearman
Franklin, Georgia
5 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. ( Heard County High Scho (Heard County High School)

brandon
ocala, Florida
5 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. (PAM at Loften High School)

erica
Gainesville, Florida
5 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. (PAM at Loften High School)

Kerri Wiegand
Lexington, South Carolina
5 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. (TD Bank - AML)

Marjorie Schliwa
Gravenhurst, Canada
5 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. (Community Living South Muskoka - Respite Coordinator)

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The Art of Respect

April 17, 2012 04:00 p.m. - 06:00 p.m.
The Art of Respect  reception recognizes the talents of Louisiana citizens who live with intellectual, developmental and/or physical disabilities. It will showcase artwork showing acceptance, inclusion, friendship, unity and respect. 
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Spread the Word Concert

April 23, 2012 06:00 p.m. - 08:30 p.m.
Duquesne University's Best Buddies Chapter hosts its' annual concert to raise awareness for Spread the Word. We showcase our buddies, Duquesne talent, and special guest, Brittany Maier.
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