1. Massachusetts What is the R-word? 1

2. Facts on disabilities: 2 / Special Olympics Program Name Up to three percent of the world’s population have intellectual disabilities (that’s 200 million people around the world). Use of the R-word today is a big reason why negative stereotypes exist for those with disabilities People with disabilities are capable and enjoy sharing life experiences!! They can attend school, work, drive cars, get married, participate in decisions that affect them, and contribute to society in many ways… just like the rest of us. Throughout the world, over 60 percent of people still believe that people with intellectual disabilities should be segregated in schools and in the workplace.

3. The R-word is: Exclusive Offensive Derogatory Hurtful 3 / Special Olympics Program Name

4. 4 / Special Olympics Program Name http://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=1iSlok6muY0 Video:

5. ACTIVITY: Amongst your groups, think about a time that you were excluded from something (left out/not accepted). How did that feel? 5 / Special Olympics Program Name

6. 6 A picture paints a thousand words Have you ever been put down by others because they used a certain hurtful word?

7. VIDEO: http:// youtu.be/Ta5fRoroUZw http:// youtu.be/Ta5fRoroUZw 7 / Special Olympics Program Name

8. If you could have the chance to change the world and make sure that no one ever feels excluded anymore, would you take it? 8 / Special Olympics Program Name That is a big part of being a hero!!

9. What is an R-word campaign??? An R-word campaign asks people to pledge to stop saying the R-word as a starting point toward creating more accepting attitudes and communities for all people. 9 / Special Olympics Program Name

10. Milford High School’s campaign: Had three assembly's in one day Awesome speaker (Brett!) Powerful explanation on why the R-word is so hurtful Skit to show feelings Video clip for visual aspect Banners for people to sign at lunch after the assembly Stickers to those who pledged 10 / Special Olympics Program Name

11. Results: Emotional connection with audience (you could hear a pin drop!!) Many more pledges that year We educated the uneducated Most importantly, we made a difference 11 / Special Olympics Program Name

12. To start your own campaign: 12 / Special Olympics Program Name Get the help of an advisor Contact Special Olympics MA Use R-word resources from the website: http://www.specialolympicsma.org/what-we- do/transformative- education/masc_leadership_resources/ (scroll down to the R-word section)http://www.specialolympicsma.org/what-we- do/transformative- education/masc_leadership_resources/ For other information, feel free to email me at k_digre@aol.com k_digre@aol.com

13. Massachusetts Language affects attitudes. Attitudes impact actions. “ When you use the word retarded, you are taking away my humanity.” 13

14. Massachusetts Global Youth Summit 2013 Pyeongchang, Korea

15. D-365 Flash Mob at city hall invited famous stars used SNS & youtube

17. Global Youth Rally bracelet theme various performances invited several schools open dance floor