End the "R" word day

End the R-Word Day is a day to raise awareness around the world about the hurtful and derogatory nature of the word "retard(ed)".

All of us have a role to play in making the world a more accepting place for people with intellectual disabilities.

Take a day to use more accepting language.
Take a day tell your friends to do the same.
Take a day to embrace the humanity of all people.
Take a day to end the R-word.
Spread the Word to End the Word.

WHAT IS END THE R-WORD DAY?
End the R-Word Day is a day to collect pledges to acknowledge the hurtful nature of the words "retard(ed)" and to end the casual and pejorative uses of the word.

WHEN IS END THE R-WORD DAY?
3.31.09

HOW CAN I BE INVOLVED WITH END THE R-WORD DAY?

College Students
If you are a college student, you can lead End the R Word Day on your campus. If you are interested in distributing t-shirts, posters, buttons, etc. to raise awareness on your campus, send your name and contact information to Special Olympics College at SOCollege@specialolympics.org
Colleges already involved:
Yale University
University of Notre Dame
Princeton University
University of Kansas
Universidad Catolica de Honduras
Slippery Rock University
Jacksonville State University
Tennessee University
Old Dominion University
Western Michigan University
Northwestern University

High School Students
If you are in high school, you can hang posters, coordinate a school assembly, wear t-shirts, and pass out buttons and stickers. If you would like to host End the R-Word Day at your school, contact us at SOCollege@specialolympics.org


If you would like to champion End the R Word Day at your school, send an email with your contact information to SOCollege@specialolympics.org and you will be sent more information and an order form to get End the R Word Day t-shirts. Check out the photos to see the t-shirts!