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Spread the Word: Inclusion
By Soeren Palumbo, February 14, 2019
Soeren Polumbo and Tim Shriver talking on stage at the 2009 Special Olympics World Games
We founded Spread the Word to End the Word in 2009 with an audacious belief, a plain observation, an urgent goal, and an ambitious plan.
R-Word Resource Archive
How to Spread the Word
Making your own pledge is a terrific first step, but at some point we will all hear someone else use the R-word and think to ourselves – What do I do now?
R-Word Resource Archive
The Effects of the R-Word
Advocates explain why the R-word is so hurtful when used in jokes or as part of everyday speech.
About Spread the Word
Around the world, exclusion and discrimination continue to divide people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are changing that.
Our Words
The ‘R’-Word Remains Prevalent Across Social Media
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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.
Supporting Organizations
We, as organizations and self-advocates representing members of the disability community, recognizing the dignity of individuals with intellectual disabilities, the challenges they and their families face, and the meaningful and powerful contributions they make to their families, their communities, and their country.
Intellectual Disabilities
How to Speak With People With Intellectual Disabilities
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A Resource for Healthcare Professionals, Parents, and Anyone Communicating With Our Athletes This video features Special Olympics Chairman Timothy Shriver and our athletes discussing why it’s so important to include people with intellectual disabilities in all areas of life—especially healthcare access. The first step is learning how to communicate with respect, compassion, and care.
In the News
Rosa's Law Signed Into Law by President Obama
Rosa Marcellino, 9, second from left, is shown with siblings Maddie, 13, Gigi, 11, and Nick, 15, during the Special Olympics state games, held in June. Rosa has Down syndrome and is the inspiration behind “Rosa’s Law” that removes the terms "mentally retarded" and “mental retardation" from federal education, health and labor laws.
A journey that began as one Maryland family’s battle for respect and acceptance for their daughter and sister, Rosa, became a significant milestone in the ongoing battle for dignity, inclusion and respect of all people with intellectual disabilities when United States President Barack Obama signed bill S.2781 into federal law on October 5, 2010.
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