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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!”

Eddie Barbanell Speaks at the University of Texas – Part 2

Special Olympics Board Director, actor and Special Olympics Florida athlete Eddie Barbanell talks to students at the University of Texas at Austin about the R-word.

Eddie Barbanell Speaks at the University of Texas – Part 1

Special Olympics Board Director, actor and Special Olympics Florida athlete Eddie Barbanell talks to students at the University of Texas at Austin about the R-word.

Mya and Noah Ban the R-word!

Some adorable and wise words from a little girl who loves her brother and wants you to end the R-word!

Quinn Buckner Helps Spread the Word

As part of the NBA Cares program, this was one of the many ways the Pacers activated for our 3rd Annual Day of Awareness to Spread the Word to End the R-word.

Boston University Changes the Conversation

As a part of the national campaign Exceptional Educators Club at Boston University is creating a weeklong event on campus.

Amy Kosmalski Speaks at St. Mark's High School Assemply

Amy Kosmalski was a guest speaker at St. Mark's High School's Blue-Gold week assembly on Wed., March 2, 2011 for Spread the Word to End the Word Day.

Jersey City Public Schools Rally for Respect!

Students from Jersey Public Schools performed songs of respect and acceptance during a Rally for Respect on March 4th.

End the Word - PSA

Based on a PSA by Noah Gray, created by hodguccifilms.

Bench Bees Spread the Word to End the R-Word!

Students from Bench Elementary Spread the Word to End the Word

Newark High School Aims to End the Word

Summary of activities at Newark High School for Spread the Word to End the Word day.

Special Olympics Delaware Spreads the Word at the Polar Plunge

SODE Project UNIFY students "Spread the Word to End the R-word" at the 2011 Polar Bear Plunge in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware!

Ban the Word

"Spread the word to end the word" end using word "Retarded' as an insult