Our latest #WhatDoWeTellTheKids video (shot and directed by Emmy Award winner, Kat Misko) featuring incredible advocates from YAI simply asks the question, why? Why is the R word still being used when it's so hurtful to so many?
In nursery school, I was placed in a class with Evan Sneider - a boy with Down Syndrome who I witnessed being teased and called "retarded" all the way to Senior year of high school. This word has become my biggest pet peeve, hearing it said by highly educated people, celebrities, and even friends, so I finally did something about it.
So that we can continue the mission of those in this video, disabled youth and adults across the world and my friend, Evan, we encourage you to spread this link around so we can eradicate the R Word forever.
As a thank you for opening their doors and hearts, STATE will donate new backpacks to the youth and adults at YAI - an organization that is making a profound impact on countless lives.