Ban the R-Word
Some of you may have already heard about the controversy surrounding the movie "Tropic Thunder", which opened in theaters this week. Please do not go see this movie. It's an adult comedy where derogatory remarks are made about people with intellectual disabilities. The r-word is used throughout.
Many of you are aware that my nephew, Vinnie, was born with Down Syndrome. Whenever we hear anyone use the r-word, it really hits home and hurts. This word has gone mainstream and almost always has a negative message. Before Vinnie was born, this word did come out of our mouths at times, but we are now trying to spread the message so that when he grows up, it will not be a regular part of people's vocabularies. Our little Vinnie and all people with intellectual disabilities should be treated with the respect and dignity that they deserve. Please visit www.r-word.org and read more about how we can change the conversation and stop using this hurtful language.
ban the r word
Reader Comments (1)
This post really got to me. I always try to correct someone when I hear them use the r-word. I would like Kendall to grow up without that word in her vocab.