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Take the R-Word Pledge, March 4
| Students
Students at 秀色短视频 will attempt to gather 1,000 signatures this Friday, recording people鈥檚 commitment to the . The pledge asks that we use respectful, people-first language that eliminates the word 鈥渞etard/retarded鈥� from our everyday language.
The R-Word Pledge day is organized by the Applied Human Sciences student society, the Nursing society, and the Best Buddies 秀色短视频 chapter. partners students with and without intellectual abilities for one year. Buddies talk, hang out, and build friendship! There are Best Buddies chapters at schools in more than 50 schools around North America.
Look for students with pledge sheets across campus this Friday, March 4, and take the R-Word Pledge!
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Dave Atkinson
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