‘R-Word’ Pledge Is No More
March 7, 2019
By: Shaun Heasley
Source: Disability Scoop
Ten years in, an initiative aimed at stomping out use of the word “retard” is evolving to embrace a new focus.
Special Olympics and Best Buddies said this week that their “Spread the Word to End the Word” campaign will segue into an effort dubbed “Spread the Word: Inclusion.”
The new push will emphasize respect and inclusion rather than highlighting an end to terminology that’s considered offensive to many with disabilities.