Take the original R-Word “My Words Matter” Pledge by Jenna Glatzer:
“I pledge that I will not use the words “retard” or “retarded” to mean “stupid.” I understand that this is hurtful to people who have disabilities and people who love them, so I will be careful with my words. I will also try to remember to pay attention when other people use these words, and I’ll ask them to stop. “
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i would never say this word again because its hurtful and people need to stop useing this word!!!!!!
“I pledge that I will not use the words “retard” or “retarded” to mean “stupid.” I understand that this is hurtful to people who have disabilities and people who love them, so I will be careful with my words. I will also try to remember to pay attention when other people use these words, and I’ll ask them to stop.
Whenever I hear people say the R word, I get so mad because it is very insulting. I want to yell at them, but I know that they will just make fun of me if I do. I have said it before, I admit, but I will try to not do it again.
You are awesome
I work with amazing indiviuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and I pledge to never use the r-word.