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Lindsey Spencer
Columbus, Indiana
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.

Christa Grau
Louisville, Kentucky
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.

Emily
Evergreen , Colorado
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. (Evergreen Middle School)

KALAN G.
evergreen, Colorado
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. (evergreen midle school)

Christa Gray
Louisville, Kentucky
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.

Madison
Denver, Colorado
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.

Jessica
Evergreen, Colorado
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. (Evergreen Middle )

Nathan Southward
Evergreen, Colorado
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. :D (Evergreen Middle School)

Melissa
Evergreen, Colorado
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.

gillian
evergreen, Colorado
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.

Dylan C
evergreen , Colorado
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. (evergreen middle school)

Maureen
Denver, Colorado
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.

Sara
Evergreen, Colorado
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. I believe that we should

Molly
Denver, Colorado
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.

Bailey
Evergreen, Colorado
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. (Evergreen Middle )

Kai
Rockledge, Florida
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.

Josie Montenegro
Phx, Arizona
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. (ASU)

Christina
bakersfield, California
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.

Becca H
Buffalo , 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.

Heather E.
Mullica Hill, New Jersey
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.

Ella Hella
Fairfax, Virginia
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.

Tristan
Vancouver, Canada
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.

Emily
Hopkinton, New Hampshire
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.

Geringer
San Jose, California
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. (San Jose Unified School District)

Kaleb Bowser
Pittsburgh, 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. (California University of PA)

Aspen McArthur
Bloomington, Indiana
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. (Indiana University)

Jacob
Holland, Michigan
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. (West Ottawa)

Emily Schwass
Elmhurst , Illinois
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.

Idris Kanbur
Bellmore, 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. (Mepham)

Brandon Burmann
Bellmore, 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. (Mepham )

Vanessa Harrison
Bellmore, 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.

Susan Fish
Willow Spring, North Carolina
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.?

lermont stowers-jones
denton, Texas
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. (newton rayzor)

Birdhouses by Shelbi & Co.
Hermiston , Oregon
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.

Amber
Hinesville, Georgia
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.

Adrienne Fries
Pittsburgh, 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. (California University of PA)

Jennifer Libby
Dallas, Texas
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.

Michele Woolnough
Wilkes Barre, 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. (Site Search)

julio cisneros
lake station, Indiana
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. (Griffith Middle School)

Elisa
Mesquite, Texas
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.

Stacy
Wilson, Louisiana
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.

Christina deMuelenaerelakecs
Lake stevens, Washington
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.

Lorraine
Corpus Christi, Texas
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. (Texas A&M University Corpus Christi)

Kassi Woods
Phoenix, Arizona
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.

Kimberly Brown
Irvington, Alabama
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.

Jan Norman
Altadena, California
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. (attorney)

Chad Householder
Hurst, Texas
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.

Alex rahn
san francisco, California
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.

Thomas Gambrel
Phoenix, Arizona
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.

Tia Dunn
Kearns, Utah
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.

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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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