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Rob Johnson Shares His Perspective on the R-Word

Rob Johnson from CBS 2 Illinios responds to Rahm Emanuel's R-Word controversy. Video File Used with Permission

Jennifer Aniston uses the R-word

On the Aug. 19, 2010, episode of "Live with Regis and Kelly" actress Jennifer Aniston uses the word 'retard' in an off the cuff self-deprecating remark. Unfortunately this pervasive use of the R-word is too common in our society today, and this is just another illustration of its vast pervasiveness. Whether intentional or not, the R-word hurts people with intellectual disabilities and those that love them by equating their humanity to images of haplessness, incompetence or buffoonery. Footage from "Live with Regis and Kelly" is used only for educational and awareness purposes.

Meet Samantha

The use of the word "retard" or "retarded" is hurtful. My sister has Down syndrome and I am her biggest supporter.

First Day of Competition Highlights

Highlights of football (soccer), basketball, weight lifting and swimming

Wang Yihan

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Balance and Jumping

Video that include activities, like Jumping High and Leaping Lizards, that focus on the core skill of balance.Gifs demonstrating Balancing and Jumping Skills (ZIP):Arabic • Chinese • English • French • Russian • Spanish

Trapping and Catching

Video of activities that children use to stop a ball with their body or catch it with their hands. Gifs demonstrating Trapping and Catching Skills (ZIP):Arabic • Chinese • English • French • Russian • Spanish