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Act Now! Pledge your support to eliminate the demeaning use of the R-word. Tell us what you think.

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Dean Kuhns
Derry , Pennsylvania
6 hours 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.

Katelyn Kaiser
Cleveland, Ohio
6 hours 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.

Sean Joy
Columbia, Missouri
6 hours 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 Missouri: Mizzou Unity Coalition)

Dale Darazio
Derry, Pennsylvania
6 hours 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.

Cody Lukkes
Yankton, South Dakota
6 hours 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. (Yankton Middle School)

Samantha
Farmington, Michigan
6 hours 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.

Chelsea
Brooksville, Florida
6 hours ago

I pledge to remove the r-word from my speech and encourage others to do so because it's truly hurtful to the intellectually disabled.

Mrs. Fleming
La Mesa, California
7 hours 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. (Helix Charter High School)

Yolanda Rodriguez
Irving, Texas
7 hours 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.

Isaac Rodriguez
Irving, Texas
7 hours 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.

Bela Raimondi
Newport beach , California
7 hours 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.

Daphne Thompson
Phoenix, Arizona
7 hours 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.

Daphane Trevillyan
Urbandale, Iowa
8 hours 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.

Isaac Rodriguez
Irving, Texas
8 hours 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.

Ariel Wolfgang
Delta, Ohio
8 hours ago

I hope its really true (Pike-Delta-York)

maddy
springfield, Oregon
8 hours 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.

Chuck Du Fault, Jr.
Eugene, Oregon
8 hours 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.

Carla Venturi
Tidewater, Oregon
9 hours 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.

Melissa Cox
Madison, Wisconsin
9 hours 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. (West High School)

bruce jones
brantford ont, Canada
9 hours 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.

diane jones
brantford ont, Canada
9 hours 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.

Kali Mae Werner and family
La Junta, Colorado
9 hours 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.

Angie Luken
Yankton, South Dakota
10 hours 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. (Yankton High School)

Kayla Mangan
Moorhead, Minnesota
10 hours 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.

Brooke Juneau
Greensboro, North Carolina
10 hours 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.

Kayleigh
Appleton, Wisconsin
11 hours 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.

Becky
Byron, MN, default
11 hours 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)

Julie Korman
Bullhead City, Arizona
11 hours 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 Education)

Julie Korman
Bullhead City, Arizona
11 hours 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 Education)

Kyla
Idaho Falls, Idaho
11 hours 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. (Rocky Mountain Middle School)

Carla Rasmussen
Eureka, Montana
12 hours 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.

Eulynn Davis
Columbia, Missouri
12 hours 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 Missouri)

Sara Richmond
Whitewater, Wisconsin
12 hours 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. (UW-Whitewater Student WEA)

Benjaman Ault
Conway, Arkansas
12 hours 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. (Hendrix College)

dyneil
highmore, South Dakota
13 hours 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. (counselor)

Maeve
Auburn, Alabama
13 hours 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.

Heather Eggers
Jonesobor, Arkansas
13 hours 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. (Westside High School)

Lisa
Normal, Illinois
13 hours 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. (Unit 5)

Jillian
Tiverton, Rhode Island
14 hours 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. (Best Buddies)

melissa benvenuto
winthrop, Massachusetts
14 hours 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. (Winthrop High School)

Katie Fitzgerald
St. Albert, Canada
14 hours 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.

Debi
Greensburg, Pennsylvania
14 hours 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 Weng
Fargo, North Dakota
22 hours 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. (MSUM)

Sylvia
Chicago, Illinois
22 hours 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. I will ask my friends t

Megan Keale
Greeley, Colorado
22 hours 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.

Cathy Wrobel
Mayfield, New York
1 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.

Deirdre Coyoy
Rockville, Maryland
1 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.

Rita Walters
Kenosha, Wisconsin
1 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 Sheedy
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1 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.

Elaine Johnson
Spring Hill, Tennessee
1 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.

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03.07.12 Events

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Spread the Word to End the Word at The University of Findlay

February 29, 2012 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
We will be encouraging members of the UF community to pledge to end the use of the "r-word" as a derogatory term, and have students from the local school talk about the effects the "r-word" has on them.
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Lunch Time Banner Signing

March 7, 2012 12 to 1:00 p.m.
Spread the Word to End the Word at Gardner Middle School.
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