Our Words
Advocacy and creative passion are key to Spread the Word and we are always looking for more ways to hear and amplify the voice of every member of our community. We want to hear your stories, your concerns and your opinions. And we want others to hear them as well. Send us your story of inclusion. Check out stories from our community below!”
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.
End the R-Word State House Rally in South Carolina
Project Unify South Carolina hosted a End the R-Word State House Rally. This video features Sarah and Grant, two members of the Youth Council, speaking in front of 400 plus people at the rally.
It starts with you...
Spread the Word to End the Word campaign video for Queen’s Grant Preparatory High School in North Carolina.
Champaign County Organizes 2010 R-Word Event
Champaign County, Illinois R-Word Event on March 3, 2010
National TV Morning Shows Spreading the Word
Watch Robin Roberts on ABC's Good Morning America, Kathie Lee and Hoda on NBC's Today show and weatherman Lonnie Quinn all promote our Spread the Word to End the Word campaign on the morning of 3.3.10.
SORI Executive Director, Dennis DeJesus, Spreads the Word
News clip from March 3, 2010 on Fox Network’s ‘The Rhode Show’ in Providence, featuring Special Olympics Rhode Island Executive Director, Dennis DeJesus.
Johnny Knoxville & Eddie Barbanell Discuss the R-Word
See actors and best friends Johnny Knoxville and Eddie Barbanell from "The Ringer" discuss why the word "retard(ed)" is hurtful and why they want you to choose to pledge to stop saying it. Video created by Noah Gray.
Carl Lewis and Friends Take the Pledge
Carl Lewis, Alonzo Mourning, Evander Holyfield and Stormy Henley have taken the pledge to end the R-word. Have you?
Joe Jonas Pledges to End the R-Word
Joe Jonas has made his pledge to stop using the word retard(ed). Have you? Answer Joe's challenge and be a fan of respect for all people by making your pledge today.
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