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Words have power. Use them carefully. The word "retard" has been twisted into a slur from very simple, humble beginnings. Also, I think there may be gods in the pantheon we weren't aware of. Spooky.
The Special Olympics Society, a club at West Ranch High School, created this video to raise awareness about the derogatory use of the word "retard." We encourage everyone to show their support and pledge online.
From LoveThatMax's YouTube channel: I created this video in honor of my son, Max, a kid with special needs who kicks butt—and who deserves your respect. Find out more at http://www.LoveThatMax.com
Inspired by her experience as a counselor at Mount Hood Kiwanis Camp, YouTuber DarthRike, aka Sarah McNeil, pays tribute to all of her friends who have impacted her life for the better. Terrific video!
From blaknej's YouTube channel: GTV's production of our "Spread the Word" Public Service Announcement for our 2nd annual campaign at Goshen High School. GTV did an awesome job producing and directing this!
Via BestBuddiesorama You Tube channel: You might not mean anything by it, but when you use the "R-word" you are hurting a person with an intellectual and developmental disability. Join Best Buddies at UCI in taking the pledge to end the use of the "R-word"
Via AndiRicther's YouTube Channel: the word retarded is offensive and people us it all the time and don't even realize it. Spread the word to end the word.
Great video public service announcement about ending the R-word from the Champaign-Urbana Autism Network.
Via CaitlinTowes YouTube Channel: The R word is hate speech. Let's spread the word to end the word!