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Our Words

The Effects of the R-Word

Advocates explain why the R-word is so hurtful when used in jokes or as part of everyday speech.
Press Releases

Special Olympics Calls Out Governments, International Community to Focus Commitments on Inclusion in Education

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[Washington, D.C. — 24 January 2025] — Coinciding with the International Day of Education, Special Olympics today issued an urgent call to action, rallying governments, civil society, and international organizations around the globe to commit to robust financing that will transform education systems for learners of all abilities.
Athletes

Olympic Torch Bearer and Special Olympics athlete Fanélie Croizat Champions Teamwork Ahead of Turin 2025

Woman wearing Special Olympics France winter gear poses for the camera and smiles
Special Olympics France cross-country skier values joy, friendship and personal growth over podium finishes.
Our Words

Dighton-Rehoboth Students Pledge to End use of Hateful Words

For the second year in a row, Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School embraced the Spread the Word to End the Word campaign.
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Basketball Relaunched in the Netherlands with Milestone National Event

By Walter Tempelman, January 29, 2025
Four basketball player running on the court. The player on the front, a young man wearing a red jersey, is dribbling a basketball.
In the middle of the Special Olympics European Basketball Week, basketball in the Netherlands has been relaunched with an event in the capital: the Special Olympics National Basketball Event is the starting point to give the sport the much-needed new boost.
Our Words

What's in a Word? Stigma

The other night I found Ben in bed, his face behind a book that was jiggling about because he was laughing so hard.
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What’s Wrong with ‘Retard’?

While many of us bicker over things like political correctness and our constitutional right to insult, Frank Stephens lays bare the impact of our words.
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Off the Beat: A Case Against the ‘R-Word’

Our campus comprises some of the most eloquent students in the nation. Yet, I continually hear a word tossed around that fills me with a quiet dejection.
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Kasey Studdard—It's Time to Stop Using the R-word

Houston Texans offensive lineman, Kasey Studdard, hoses himself down during a hot practice.
Kasey Studdard was a 6-foot-3, 304-pound bearded wall on offensive lines for nearly a decade. But even as an elite athlete, he had a difficult time growing up.
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Examining the Damaging Impact of the "R-Word"

“That’s retarded.” How many times a day do you or someone you know use this phrase in casual conversation?
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