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Community Impact
Bullying Prevention on International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2023
Two female students stand back to back while giving the thumbs up sign.
Students with disabilities are 2 – 3 times more likely to be bullied in school. That is why Special Olympics is shining a spotlight on bullying prevention for International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2023.
R-Word Resource Archive
Frequently Asked Questions about the R-Word
Learn more about our campaign and the power of inclusive language.
Athletes
Teacher Resources: Four Free Lesson Plans for Exploring Acceptance, Respect, and Inclusion
A team of Unified Champion Schools Basketball players from Special Olympics Missouri
Classroom and Distance Learning Activities for Middle School and High School Students
Community Impact
Why the R-Word Is the R-Slur
A group of unified students promoting Spread the Word
Practice Inclusion: End the Use of the R-Word The research shows that when social media users are posting about people with intellectual disabilities, 7 in every 10 of those posts are negative, and 6 in 10 contain a slur.
Our Words
How Can YOU Treat People Differently?
Paul Brooks speaking standing behind a podium at the Minnesota Champion of the Year Gala in November 2018
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.
Spread the Word
We think the world would be better if everyone were included. Around the world, exclusion and discrimination continue to divide people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are changing that with grassroots action for inclusion. That’s Spread the Word.
2023 Theme – Going All In(clusive)
Going all In | Spread the Word Inclusion Logo
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) still face exclusion, social isolation, and social abuse in schools, workplaces, and communities. This prevents us from building truly inclusive societal structures, where we can learn and grow together.
Our Words
Powerful Words: Challenged by a Moment
Tim Shriver and Soeren Palumbo on stage side by side.
In March of 2009, Tim and co-founder Soeren Palumbo, created this annual day of awareness that continues to be led by passionate young people, Special Olympics athletes and Best Buddies participants across the world.
R-Word Resource Archive
Dialogue Scenario 2: Collecting R-word Pledges at an Event
Use this dialogue guide and tips to help you successfully articulate why the R-word is hurtful and harmful in everyday speech.
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