Spread the Word To End The Word Day is March 7, 2012. It was created several years ago by the Special Olympics. We encourage you to use the resources available to promote this event in your communities, workplaces and schools : http://www.r-word.org/r-word-resources.aspx.
Over the last few years you have made a tremendous difference by taking the small step of standing up in your communities, workplaces and schools and simply letting your friends, family, co-workers and classmates know that you find the ‘r’ word offensive and hurtful. This is what our grassroots campaign has always been about and we are encouraged to see how much difference you have made over the years.
Our challenge to you on this day is to go a step further by seeking out those sites on the Web and social media hosts such as Facebook that still think it’s okay to use the ‘r’ word and let them hear your voice.
On this day let the online community know that your voice counts! (Right Click on the Image and USE IT ON YOUR SITE AND POSTS!)
This subject is “HUGE”,regarding my children& experiences we’ve had over the past 14 years.I have much to say on this matter.I signed up for the blog on this.I encourage everyone to “Stop” using the “R”word,and do some minor research as to how many people still use that word.Also,spread the word that this is an extremely hurtful&devasting word for someone to hear.Teach your children that this word isn’t to be used.I will be giving true scenario’s,in which this particular word has caused such pain&mostly misunderstandings as to it’s meaning.Thanks, Juliane