These days, the R-word is so overused that a lot of people don’t realize the derogatory nature of the term. Here’s hoping that this video will open eyes to people so that they will think before calling themselves, their friends, or anything else “retarded.”
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The Special Olympics launched a major online social media campaign on March 31st called “Spread the Word to End the Word.” And what word would that be? The R-word. “Retard.”
The word has a derogatory meaning in many aspects of our culture, and when used in jest or otherwise, the result can be damaging and has a lasting effect on organizations such as The Special Olympics that fight to empower people with disabilities. The social media campaign itself was a success, and The Special Olympics is quick to attribute the power of the individuals that make up the various social networking sites for their support.
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