10 Words To Use Instead Of The R-Word
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10 Words To Use Instead Of The R-Word

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10 Words To Use Instead Of The R-Word
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The R-word not only hurts those it is directed towards, but it also dehumanizes people with disabilities. This list shows that they are more than their disability. Challenge yourself and others to see people with disabilities for the people that they are, not just their disability by using these ten alternatives.

1. Supermodel

Madeline Stuart destroying stereotypes as a model with down syndrome.

2. Movie Star


Lauren Potter played Becky Jackson on Glee and has down syndrome.

3. Athlete

Andy Bryant is a marathon runner and participated in the torch run in the 2013 Special Olympics. He has autism.

4. Teacher

Noelia Garella is the first teacher in Latin America with down syndrome.

5. Comedian

Josh Blue won the 2006 season of Last Comic Standing and has cerebral palsy.

6. Musician

James Durbin competed on season 10 of American Idol and has Tourettes and Asperger's.

7. Author

Author Temple Grandin is a professor and spokesperson and has autism.

8. Artist

Historians believe that famous artist Andy Warhol had autism.

9. Farmer

Farmer Ben King is on the show Farm Kings and has down syndrome.

10. Friend

Most of these great people have so much love to give, and they are great friends! See them as more than their disability. See them as the unique people they are.

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