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!”
Building Bridges: Interacting with Adults Who Have Developmental Disabilities
Adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers share stories about their interactions with healthcare professionals.
How Does Inclusion Help?
Inclusion helps everyone—in so many ways. It helps stop bullying & brings people together.
Spread The Word
Exclusion begins with derogatory language. Words Affect Attitudes, Attitudes Impact Actions. Take the action to spread inclusion. Take the pledge today. #PledgetoInclude
The ‘R’-Word Remains Prevalent Across Social Media
New research shows 7 in every 10 posts are negative toward people with intellectual disabilities and 6 in every 10 posts contain a slur. Special Olympics and Best Buddies continue to ‘Spread the Word to End the Word’ in the Campaign’s 10th Year.
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Join Us and End the Word on March 6, 2013
Today, March 6th is the day to join us to make your pledge to end the R-word!
R-Word Experiences - Part 2
Special Olympics Maryland offers more reasons against derogatory use of the R-word.
Who Do You Call the R-Word?
Kerry Magro describes why he wants to stop derogatory use of the R-word.
'It Hurts People's Feelings'
Young students share impressive insights into people with intellectual disabilities -- and how to treat and speak to people with ID as well.
'Our Work Is Not Done'
Two young friends do a video followup to their last successful appeal, calling on everyone to stop derogatory use of the R-word.
Spearfish HS Student Council Ends R-word
The Spearfish High School student council decided to create this video to promote the inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities in our lives and to spread the word to end the word!
John C. McGinley Talks R-Word on "Everyday Dish"
Watch actor & campaign spokesperson John C. McGinley talk about the importance of our Spread the Word to End the Word campaign on KDVR Fox 31's "Everyday Dish".