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!”
My Family’s Gift
I have always been very protective and concerned about my younger sister, Sagarika, who was born with an intellectual disability. I feel extremely blessed to have a sister like her.
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We Need to Talk About the True Meaning of Inclusion
Inclusion should be a priority, not something that happens out of pity.
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How Can YOU Treat People Differently?
A testimony by Paul Brooks, a Best Buddies Global Ambassador, an employee at the Bellagio Resorts and Casino through the Best Buddies Jobs program, and a Best Buddies Nevada Board Member.
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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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Kasey Studdard—It's Time to Stop Using the R-word
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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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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'Glee' Star Has 1 Request For Fans: Stop Using The 'R-Word'
If you need a reminder of just how hurtful the "R-word" can be, look no further than "Glee" actress Lauren Potter.
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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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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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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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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.
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