Throughout the United States, much efforts are being made with the view of stopping the use of the word retard. Intellectually challenged people usually take the word to be very insulting especially now when it has been incorporated into day to day conversations. This very fact necessitated the need for the formation of the R word pledge movement back in the year 2009.
Due consideration is being achieved to be given to the welfare of mentally or even physically challenged individuals and this led to the campaign for the use of more appropriate words. The main agenda for this movement is informing the public at large that these individuals, if regarded as any other people can be of gainful contribution to the society.
The origin of this movement was through an outfit known as Spread the Word to End the Word. This was done during the Special Olympics Global Activation Summit by several youth who were both with and without the cognitive disabilities. All this got to take place during Special Olympics World Winter games in the year 2009.
The movement usually entails the students from all the country taking a pledge to never use the word retard in conversations and to also urge other individuals to do the same. This day set for commemorating this nationwide campaign is the 31st of March every year. Several public figures have been hugely condemned for the use of the word retard whereby some of them have been forced to make public apologies and even take the pledge themselves.
This movement usually aims at achieving its objectives through several ways. One among the ways that its supporters are encouraged to take part in spreading the message is through social media. People are usually advised to tweet that they will actively support the agenda of this campaign through their words and even deeds. The movement also has a Youtube channel and a Facebook page whereby the agenda is usually publicized. Interested parties are also encouraged to sign up for the newsletter so as to keep up to date with relevant information and even schedules for events.
Another way an individual can effectively take part is by carrying the torch of respect. There is usually a designated day for the hand to hand exchange relay of the torch which takes place in about 50 states. The day also entails fund raising with an aim of ensuring that more people are reached by the message. This event usually takes a period of about 46 days.
People are always encouraged to share their story as to what prompted them into taking part in the movement in the website owned by this initiative. They are usually advised to display their passion for the fair treatment of the mentally disabled persons by sharing their personal testimonies with regards to this very matter.
Participants are also taught with how to handle people who they deem to have contravened the main principles by this initiative through the use of abusive language. Not all scenarios present a good opportunity for an intervention and therefore it is always very critical that the supporters for this initiative are taught about that. The R word movement has also gained the support of very well known figures who have helped educate masses on the same.
Due consideration is being achieved to be given to the welfare of mentally or even physically challenged individuals and this led to the campaign for the use of more appropriate words. The main agenda for this movement is informing the public at large that these individuals, if regarded as any other people can be of gainful contribution to the society.
The origin of this movement was through an outfit known as Spread the Word to End the Word. This was done during the Special Olympics Global Activation Summit by several youth who were both with and without the cognitive disabilities. All this got to take place during Special Olympics World Winter games in the year 2009.
The movement usually entails the students from all the country taking a pledge to never use the word retard in conversations and to also urge other individuals to do the same. This day set for commemorating this nationwide campaign is the 31st of March every year. Several public figures have been hugely condemned for the use of the word retard whereby some of them have been forced to make public apologies and even take the pledge themselves.
This movement usually aims at achieving its objectives through several ways. One among the ways that its supporters are encouraged to take part in spreading the message is through social media. People are usually advised to tweet that they will actively support the agenda of this campaign through their words and even deeds. The movement also has a Youtube channel and a Facebook page whereby the agenda is usually publicized. Interested parties are also encouraged to sign up for the newsletter so as to keep up to date with relevant information and even schedules for events.
Another way an individual can effectively take part is by carrying the torch of respect. There is usually a designated day for the hand to hand exchange relay of the torch which takes place in about 50 states. The day also entails fund raising with an aim of ensuring that more people are reached by the message. This event usually takes a period of about 46 days.
People are always encouraged to share their story as to what prompted them into taking part in the movement in the website owned by this initiative. They are usually advised to display their passion for the fair treatment of the mentally disabled persons by sharing their personal testimonies with regards to this very matter.
Participants are also taught with how to handle people who they deem to have contravened the main principles by this initiative through the use of abusive language. Not all scenarios present a good opportunity for an intervention and therefore it is always very critical that the supporters for this initiative are taught about that. The R word movement has also gained the support of very well known figures who have helped educate masses on the same.
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