Join us to rally against the R-word
Check out photos from Wednesday’s rally against the R-word at the State Capitol. Governor Nathan Deal and other government officials participated in Special Olympics Georgia’s rally to encourage people to stop using the word “retard.” Gov. Deal also declared March 2 “Spread the Word to End the Word Day.”
Students from Jones County who are also unified sports partners, who are athletes in the program who compete with athletes who have intellectual disabilities. Other students are youth forum leaders who participated in a week-long camp last summer, learning leadership skills and about working with people with intellectual disabilities.
Athletes, coaches and supporters from all over the state who couldn’t come to the rally, recognized the day in their communities. Below is a photo of Henry County Parks and Recreation staff.
Other speakers at the rally included: SOGA CEO Georgia Milton-Sheats, World Games Gold Medalist Erin Hoffman and Unified Sports Partner Raven Hughey. Each talked about the importance of safe, inclusive environments where all people can feel accepted and respected.