Julie Goodwin : Rally on to End the R Word!

Let the Rally Begin!

This past March the rally to End the R Word was held on our State House grounds.

The turn out of people was so impressive! Whats even more impressive are the Project Unify Students that are through out our state and nation for that matter. Getting to know some of these students that are a huge part of my sons special education class is so rewarding. These students not only are helpful to the special ed students everyday in many ways, but the friendships that grow are so heartwarming. Many of the ones graduating this year are looking to have careers that are going to be part of the lives of children and adults with special needs.

These students also know the importance of ending the R word "retarded". They are willing to stand on the steps of the State House and express their views and feelings about how hurtful that word is not only to the person with mental disabilities, but to the families of these children and adults.

My son, Chase, truly is blessed to have such caring and wonderful friends at his high school, and I pray that these wonderful students will continue to make a difference in the world.

Please, take your pledge to End the R Word today!