2012 R-Word Photos from Facebook & Twitter
Check out these highlights from events held around the country helping to Spread the Word to End the Word.
An adaptive PE class at West Chester University takes the pledge to end the R-word.
A young R-word advocate sports her Spread the Word t-shirt.
Aaron’s Place in Seattle, WA spreads the word.
Students at Caruso Middle School in Deerfield, IL find a creative way to display the pledges collected at their school.
Students at Central Bucks High School East spread the word during lunch.
Cub Scout Pack 803 in Eastvale, CA use their meeting time to talk about Spread the Word to End the Word and discuss people with intellectual disabilities.
Evan from Northwest’s Child in Edmonds shares his message.
This family is banning together to show their support.
Hunter is a great advocate for the Spread the Word campaign!
A High School in Milwaukee took the pledge – and covered both sides of their hallway.
Members of the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity at Binghamton University share the message with other students.
Rachel collects pledges at Triopia Junior High School.
Staff and coaches from Seattle University’s athletic department take a stand against the R-word.
Teachers at Triopia High School in Concord, IL help collect pledges.
Iowa Governor Terry Brandstad signs a bill eliminating the R-word from Iowa legislation.
The US Embassy in Singapore celebrates Spread the Word to End the Word day.
Spread the Word event at Wyoming Indian Middle School in Ethete, WY.
Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors meets with Special Olympics athletes before a NBA basketball game on Spread the Word to End the Word day.
The CEO of Chicago Public Schools visited Whitney Young High School and signed the pledge.
Lots of signatures on a pledge banner from Hobart and William Smith Colleges.
Students spread the word to end the R-word.
Special Olympics DC athletes attended a Washington Wizards game to collect pledges and share the important message with NBA fans.
Spreading the word, even on vacation!
Dixon Educational Learning Academy in Detroit hosts a Spread the Word to End the Word Youth Rally.