Project Unify Club "Spread the Word To End the Word"
Mrs. Helmer's class and Project Unify Club members "Spread the Word to End the Word". By Anonymous — Wednesday, March 13th, 2013
Fillmore High School Principal, Mr. Mesfun, took the pledge. Maggie and Kiara say "no" to the R-word. Brett Edwards was the first to sign the pledge poster on 3-6-13! Friendship, unity, and respect for people with intellectual disabilities is present on the Fillmore HIgh School campus. Anthony, Jessica, and Micheala made the pledge at www.r-word.org. The Fillmore High School Project Unify Club held a pledge signing drive on March 6 to "Spread the Word To End the Word". The word retard(ed) hurts millions of people with intellectual disabilities, their families and friends. Over 300 Fillmore High School students and staff took the pledge, "I pledge to and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities." Make your pledge at www.r-word.org. |