Spread The Word To End The Word

Exactly one week from today on Wednesday, March 5th, we will kick off our annual Spread the Word to End the Word awareness day!We have a busy day planned and want to make sure you have the tools and information to help Spread the Word!

• If you haven’t had the chance yet, visit the RWordStore TODAY and order your merchandise in time for March 5th! T-shirts, banners, stickers, caps, galore are available for purchase!
• Please continue to post your events! We have over 50 events posted already but we know there are more happening! We want to hear from you. Please register your event today!
• Pledge and get your friends to pledge! This year we want 50,000 Tweeted pledges. Start tweeting today: I pledge #Respect thru my words and actions. Will you? Pledge now to create communities of inclusion for people with ID r-word.org.
• Keep the conversation going! After you’ve tweeted your pledge, be sure to use #Rword hashtag to join the conversation on Twitter and amplify our message!
• Like and tag our Facebook page in posts and don’t forget to encourage everyone to use our Facebook Cover Photo to tell all their friends that they’re are a fan of respect!
• Tune in on Tuesday, March 4th at 3:40 p.m. EST on MSNBC’s The Cycle to hear Timbo Shriver and Soeren Palumbo talk about why they co-founded Spread the Word to End the Word and the progress we have made to date! Check here for local listings.
• Watch for a press release announcing our progress in the last six years that will be shared in our press room on Wednesday, March 5th. Visit our press room to download the release and share with your networks.
• Continue to share your stories! We know you have stories and it’s never been easier to share yours with the world! Share your story! It’s quick, easy and fun!