Spread the word to end the word rally
Supporters gather to raise awareness about a derogatory word
POSTED: 12:29 PM PDT Mar 11, 2013
UPDATED: 09:16 PM PST Mar 06, 2013
Special Olympics and Easy Lift hosted the annual R-Word campaign, to stop the derogatory use of the word "retard."
Organizers asked people to use the new R word- respect. Wednsday’s event took place at De la Guerra plaza around noon.
Several teen groups also participated including: the Boys and Girls club of Santa Barbara, the Special Olympics Club at Dos Pueblos High School, PathPoint and UC Santa Barbara Best Buddies.
Spread the word to end the word rally
POSTED: 12:31 PM PDT Mar 11, 2013
UPDATED: 09:34 PM PST Mar 06, 2013
Special Olympics and Easy Lift hosted the annual R-Word campaign, to stop the derogatory use of the word "retard."
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