First of all..............I love this poster! It's a little cheeky but really gets the point across
I've seen this poster before but always within Down syndrome & disability circles. I was so excited to see it at a local high school!
Showing posts with label the "R" word. Show all posts
Showing posts with label the "R" word. Show all posts
Monday, November 4, 2013
Canadian Down Syndrome Awareness Week - Local Awareness.
On the weekend my middle two girls played in a volleyball tournament. Halfway through the day as we moved between gymnasiums I noticed this poster tacked on the wall.
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Spread the Word to End the Word
Spread The Word To End The Word day was on Wednesday. I actually wrote this post a while ago, but I have revised it & am posting it again, because it really says what I think about the use of the "R" word.
Why is it considered okay, or even funny to use the "R" word? How is it a joke to make fun of a group of people who often can't defend themselves?
As parents, friends, & loved ones of people with developmental delays, we need to stand up for our loved ones. It is not OK. Any other group being discriminated against in this way would create such an uproar that the word would fall out of general use. We need to be the voice that stands up for our loved ones.
At the age of 4, my daughter does not understand about the "R" word. Until she does, I will be her voice. I have spoken out many times to help people realize why they shouldn't use the "R" word, but today I am putting a promise in writing to my daughter. I hope you will join me in promising your loved one that you will stand up for them as well.
My promise to my daughter:
I will be outraged for you.
I will be strong enough to stand up & say "You cannot treat my daughter that way!"
I will gently correct our friends & loved ones who don't understand the true implication of their words.
I will explain to strangers why it isn't funny to make fun of those who are often unable to defend themselves.
My precious daughter, when you are old enough to understand the implication of this word, I will help you learn how to stand up for others who don't have a voice.
Love you,
XOXOXO
Mom
Why is it considered okay, or even funny to use the "R" word? How is it a joke to make fun of a group of people who often can't defend themselves?
As parents, friends, & loved ones of people with developmental delays, we need to stand up for our loved ones. It is not OK. Any other group being discriminated against in this way would create such an uproar that the word would fall out of general use. We need to be the voice that stands up for our loved ones.
At the age of 4, my daughter does not understand about the "R" word. Until she does, I will be her voice. I have spoken out many times to help people realize why they shouldn't use the "R" word, but today I am putting a promise in writing to my daughter. I hope you will join me in promising your loved one that you will stand up for them as well.
My promise to my daughter:
I will be outraged for you.
I will be strong enough to stand up & say "You cannot treat my daughter that way!"
I will gently correct our friends & loved ones who don't understand the true implication of their words.
I will explain to strangers why it isn't funny to make fun of those who are often unable to defend themselves.
My precious daughter, when you are old enough to understand the implication of this word, I will help you learn how to stand up for others who don't have a voice.
Love you,
XOXOXO
Mom
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
I Am My Daughter's Voice
Recently, a movie was released called The Change Up. I have not seen it myself, & will not be going & I hope that my family friends, & readers of my blog will join me in boycotting this movie. Although I haven't seen the movie, I've heard numerous reports about one particular scene. I am not quoting the scene word for word, but basically one character asks about his friend's twins & why they are not talking yet. Then he asks" Are they retarded? This one looks a little downsy"
Why is this funny? How is it a joke to make fun of a group of people who often can't defend themselves? Why is it OK for Hollywood to behave like an obnoxious, pushy brat on the playground?
As parents, friends, & loved ones of people with developmental delays, we need to stand up for our loved ones. It is not OK. Any other group being discriminated against in this way would create such an uproar that the word would fall out of general use.
At the age of 4, my daughter does not understand about the "R" word. Until she does, I will be her voice. I have spoken out many times to help people realize why they shouldn't use the "R" word, but today I am putting a promise in writing to my daughter. I hope you will join me in promising your loved one that you will stand up for them as well.
My promise to my daughter:
I will be outraged for you.
I will be strong enough to stand up & say "You cannot treat my daughter that way!"
I will gently correct our friends & loved ones who don't understand the true implication of their words.
I will explain to strangers why it isn't funny to make fun of those who are often unable to defend themselves.
My precious daughter, when you are old enough to understand the implication of this word, I will help you learn how to stand up for others who don't have a voice.
Love you,
XOXOXO
Mom
I am adding this footnote a few days later:
Several times, when politely explaining to people why they shouldn't use the "R" word, they have responded the they don't consider K to be MR, so they didn't connect that word to her at all. I don't consider K to be MR either, but think about it - does that mean really OK to make fun of others who they do consider to be delayed? Grrrr................
Why is this funny? How is it a joke to make fun of a group of people who often can't defend themselves? Why is it OK for Hollywood to behave like an obnoxious, pushy brat on the playground?
As parents, friends, & loved ones of people with developmental delays, we need to stand up for our loved ones. It is not OK. Any other group being discriminated against in this way would create such an uproar that the word would fall out of general use.
At the age of 4, my daughter does not understand about the "R" word. Until she does, I will be her voice. I have spoken out many times to help people realize why they shouldn't use the "R" word, but today I am putting a promise in writing to my daughter. I hope you will join me in promising your loved one that you will stand up for them as well.
My promise to my daughter:
I will be outraged for you.
I will be strong enough to stand up & say "You cannot treat my daughter that way!"
I will gently correct our friends & loved ones who don't understand the true implication of their words.
I will explain to strangers why it isn't funny to make fun of those who are often unable to defend themselves.
My precious daughter, when you are old enough to understand the implication of this word, I will help you learn how to stand up for others who don't have a voice.
Love you,
XOXOXO
Mom
I am adding this footnote a few days later:
Several times, when politely explaining to people why they shouldn't use the "R" word, they have responded the they don't consider K to be MR, so they didn't connect that word to her at all. I don't consider K to be MR either, but think about it - does that mean really OK to make fun of others who they do consider to be delayed? Grrrr................
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Have you pledged to stop using the "R" word yet?
There is only about 1/2 hour left of Mar 2/11. I had planned to post this a lot earlier, but am just getting home after a much longer day than it was supposed to be, so I'll make this short. Today is the day to "spread the word to end the word", but it needs to be done every day. Check out the link below to take the pledge & for more info, & if you haven't already (which I'm sure most of you have) - Stop using the "R" word!
http://r-word.org/Default.aspx
http://r-word.org/Default.aspx
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