We get an update on the “Spread the Word to End the Word” campaign, which seeks to eliminate the use of the "r" word and end discrimination against people with intellectual disabilities. The campaign has evolved to become "Spread the Word: Inclusion."
Local organizers share their perspectives on the campaign's success, and discuss efforts to promote inclusion in our community. In studio:
- Lindsay Jewett, area director for Best Buddies Rochester
- Amy Cawley, sophomore at Webster Thomas High School and Best Buddies Chapter President
- Rebecca Ritter, Best Buddies Global Ambassador, and student at Hobart and William Smith Colleges
- Jaxon Smith, senior at Nazareth College and Best Buddies Chapter President
This story is reported from WXXI’s Inclusion Desk.
