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I post a link to r-word.org when I see the r word used on social media. Every time. Just like I correct my students every time in the early part of the year -- by later...
Marian Pittman
Logan, Utah167 hours ago
I love hanging out with the kids with Down syndrome at my school. They really are great kids to hang around because they can always make you smile! There should be no rea...
Hayley Bivins
Hillsboro, Oregon177 hours ago
I have a brother with disabilities and what's incredible is to watch is how in the midst of struggle, he has a smile on his face! I pledge to make a stand and continue ad...
Courtney Garrett
Pamplin, Virginia192 hours ago
My younger brother has Asperger's, and I work with children who have different learning disabilities through Ball State's Prism Project. Not only do I pledge to never use...
Marissa Novak
Merrillville, Indiana349 hours ago
As an educator, I pledge to help eliminate the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech, to educate others about its harmful affect on others, and to promote th...
Austin Farneth
Washington, District Of Columbia412 hours ago
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