Tag Archives: Spread the Word to End the Word

Today is the Big Day!

Posted on March 6, 2013 by

       Today is the day to Spread the Word to End the R-word! TAKE THE PLEDGE NOW   What Can You Do Today? Take the Pledge Forward this email to all your friends inviting them to Take the Pledge. … Continue reading →

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The Big Day is Almost Here!

Posted on March 1, 2013 by

This year’s annual day of awareness, 03.06.13, is just a few short days away! We’ve got some cool new things to prepare you to help to Spread the Word to End the Word.What’s New in 2013? Our website refresh launched this … Continue reading →

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Statement on Jim Roddey’s Insensitive R-word Joke

Posted on August 9, 2012 by

Please read this statement from ‘Spread the Word to End the Word’ on the insensitive joke made by Jim Roddey: “We were disappointed to learn of Allegheny County’s GOP chair Jim Roddey’s poor choice to target people with intellectual disabilities … Continue reading →

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Meet the Wrights

Posted on June 29, 2012 by

The following blog post is written by guest contributor Kara Fleming. Kara is working at Special Olympics over the summer as an intern focusing on the Spread the Word to End the Word campaign. It was only a few weeks … Continue reading →

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A fair warning before you see “The Descendants”

Posted on November 30, 2011 by

My wife and I don’t get out to see many movies. With a two and a half year-old, and a second baby due this week, a 100 year-old house that is an on-going fixer upper and two full-time jobs between … Continue reading →

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A.J. Burnett and the R-word

Posted on June 14, 2011 by

Last week, New York Yankees pitcher A.J. Burnett used the R-word in reference to a question about his effectiveness against the Boston Red Sox.  We activated our “Spread the Word to End the Word” social media channels in an effort … Continue reading →

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Teacher Blog 2: Attleboro Youth Spread the Word to Everyone!

Posted on May 11, 2011 by

We often take for granted our abilities and appearances. Many students often don’t see the true potential and strengths of their peers, such is true for students with intellectual disabilities. That is, until there are moments where students with ID can truly shine and … Continue reading →

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Teacher Blog 1: E. L. Wright Middle School’s Unified Physical Education

Posted on May 3, 2011 by

There are many approaches to how Project UNIFY is implemented within our school systems. Most State Programs introduce Project UNIFY to different school systems to spark interest. Then administrators, principals and teachers get in contacted with their State Program to learn more about Project … Continue reading →

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Youth Activation at W.T. Woodson High School

Posted on April 6, 2011 by

Recently, I attended a presentation done by the W.T. Woodson DECA officers. I was very astonished by what they accomplished with the youth project funding they received from Project UNIFY.  I witnessed firsthand how Project UNIFY works on the grass … Continue reading →

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Plunge into some Friday Fun

Posted on March 11, 2011 by

We know you’ve waited all week for it, so here it is!  Friday Fun!!   Woo Hoo! Olympian Supports the Plunge Check out this cool video from Olympian Carrie Tollefson in support of the Special Olympics Minnesota Polar Plunge! Carrie is … Continue reading →

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