Rid the Word "Retard"
By pledging not to use the "r-word" you are creating more accepting attitudes throughout your own community and throughout the lives of every individual.
Ending Disrespect toward Individuals by using Person First Language
By taking this pledge we are moving one step closer to ending hateful language and providing those with an intellectual disability the respect they deserve. What is person first language? People-First Language emphasizes the person, not the disability. By placing the person first, the disability
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Friends and family,
Thank you SO MUCH for joining my cause. I sincerely appreciate each and every one of you!
Love,
Genna
World Down Syndrome Day 3.21.13
3.21.13 is World Down Syndrome Day, in honor of their third copy of the 21st chromosome.
DID YOU KNOW?
- Down syndrome occurs when an individual has a full or partial extra copy
of chromosome 21. This additional genetic material alters the course …
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