Videos
Special Olympics has competitions, programs and initiatives all around the world, every day of the year. Here's a look at what it's all about.
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
ABC's "The View" discusses the R-word
Watch the panel of ABC's "The View" as they discuss society's use of the word "retard(ed)." This clip is being used for public awareness only and should be shared in a manner consistent with fair use.
R-Word in the Media Montage
Ever doubt the pervasiveness of the word 'retard(ed)' in our society? Check out this 60 second montage to see just how much it’s used on TV and in movies. This needs to change!
John C. McGinley and the Strikers All-Stars Rally - Part 2
Check out this elementary school rally and dance performance for "Spread the Word to End the Word" with "Scrubs" actor John C. McGinley and MTV's Strikers All-Stars dance team.
John C. McGinley and the Strikers All-Stars Rally - Part 1
Check out this elementary school rally and dance performance for "Spread the Word to End the Word" with "Scrubs" actor John C. McGinley and MTV's Strikers All-Stars dance team.
John C. McGinley - PSA
Actor John C. McGinley of “Scrubs” shares a message about why you should pledge to stop using the word “retard(ed)” and begin helping Special Olympics and Best Buddies International create a world of respect for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.