March 6th marks this years’ national campaign for Spread the Word to End the Word. This campaign is a major way to spread awareness about the derogatory use of the words “retard” or “retarded.” This outdated medical term comes with extremely negative connotations. Over the years the “R-word” has unfortunately become a part of everyday language to mean “stupid,” “slow,” “dumb,” “annoying” and any other negative description.
But, people with intellectual disabilities are not any of these words. They are amazing, loving, caring and happy people.
When ignorant people use the “R-word” they are offending millions of people word-wide with intellectual disabilities as well as their families, friends and supporters.
Noah and Caleb’s 2 sisters have down syndrome and when their family woke up to find that their house had been vandalized with the word “retards,” Noah and Caleb decided to take a stand for their sisters.
Watch this video and take a stand against the “R-word.”
Pledge online at www.r-word.org today and help eliminate the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.
Photo Credit: http://www.r-word.org
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