Photos Washington State University Spreads the Word

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• I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabil...

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  erica

  new york, Connecticut
  2045 hours ago

• Poorly thought out? Inelegant? Worthless? What is it you are saying about me when you use that word?

  Karla Handreesen

  Del Sol, Algeria
  2095 hours ago

• I don't have a kid with ID, but seriously, this tired word has run its course. Use the English language, people. There's no shortage of adjectives.

  Bob Smith

  Denver, Colorado
  2095 hours ago

• With so many different ways to describe people and to describe things, why use the crutch of a hurtful cliché?

  William Rickett

  Boston, Massachusetts
  2095 hours ago

• Using the R-word shows a sweeping disregard for the value of all people who have intellectual disabilities. Don't use the word.

  Will Schermerhorn

  Vienna, Virginia
  2095 hours ago

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