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paula
cohasset, Massachusetts
2 days ago

I pledge to speak up when I hear that word used in a derogatory way and I promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities, invisible wounds and physical limitations.

Reynaud
Lurcy Lévis, France
2 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.

leslie
sallisaw, Oklahoma
2 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. (tsms)

Alex
Sallisaw, Oklahoma
2 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. (TSMS)

McKinley
Sallisaw, Oklahoma
2 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.

harold limbaugh
brusels, Belgium
2 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.

harold limbaugh
brusels, Belgium
2 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.

harold limbaugh
brusels, Belgium
2 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.

harold limbaugh
brusels, Belgium
2 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.

harold limbaugh
brusels, Belgium
2 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.

leslie
sallisaw, Oklahoma
2 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. (tsms)

Maverik Gately
London, United Kingdom
2 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.

Michelle
Hudson, Ohio
2 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.

Daniela
San José, Costa Rica
2 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.

Brianna Caitlyn Zeigler
Middleburg, Pennsylvania
2 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.

Peter Ho Peng
Orlando, Florida
2 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.

Paul Partington
Chester, United Kingdom
2 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.

Shelby Tate Major
Charlotte, North Carolina
2 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. (Auburn University)

Christoph
Berlin, Germany
2 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.

Samantha Anderson
Chicago, Illinois
2 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. (Loyola University Chicago)

A. Sprakelaar
Valkenburg, Netherlands
2 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.

Tris Burns
Manchester, United Kingdom
2 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. (Freelance Director)

david troensegaard
redwood city, California
2 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. (Refugees United)

Amy Meuers
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
2 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. (National Youth Leadership Council)

Frankie Turner
Richmond, Virginia
2 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.

Karen McRae
Moundville, Alabama
2 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.

Carolyn
Nickerson, Pennsylvania
2 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. (Duquesne University)

Christopher Lovell
Albany, New York
2 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 College of Saint Rose)

Lisa Sadler
Steamboat Springs, Colorado
2 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.

Teresa
Roseville , California
2 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.

Sandi Saulsbury
Kirbyville, Texas
2 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. ( Editor of the Kirbyville Banner)

Cathryn Pepin
Greensboro, North Carolina
2 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.

Leigh Ann
charlotte, North Carolina
2 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.

Jaclyn Nowicki
Homer Glen, Illinois
2 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.

Jennifer Ford
Kirbyville, Texas
2 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.

Hannah Nowalk
Tallahassee, Florida
2 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. (Florida State University )

Torey Lowder
Jefferson City, Tennessee
3 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. (Carson Newman College)

Jenni Conlin
Irvine, California
3 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. (Concordia University Irvine)

Charnell Cato
Detroit, District Of Columbia
3 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.

Linda Conway Hensley
Cincinnati, Ohio
3 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.

Theresa Swastek
Royal Oak, Michigan
3 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. (Grand Valley State University)

Carson Leigh
Overland Park , Kansas
3 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. (Blue Valley Southwest Highschool)

Elizabeth Rawlings
Steamboat Springs, Colorado
3 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.

Katie
Brooklyn, California
3 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.

Matt
Albuquerque, New Mexico
3 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.

Jennifer Ford
Kirbyville, Texas
3 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.

Jessica Owens
Nashville, Tennessee
3 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. (Special Olympics tennessee)

Julianna Pratt
San Jose, California
3 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.

Peyton
Aurora, Colorado
3 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.

Travis W Henning
Owensboro, Kentucky
3 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. (Apollo High School)

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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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R-word is supported by Special Olympics and Best Buddies and over 200 other organizations from around the world.