Currently, I spend most of my time in denial.  I live my life taking care of my beautiful two-year-old daughter...figuring out ways to sneak vegetables into her diet, playing with dollies and keeping up with the constant chaos of toys everywhere.  

But every so often, I am reminded of the struggles that she will likely have to face.  Struggles based on people's lack of information.  I know that when someone uses the phrase "retard" or "retarded", they are not trying to directly attack my daughter.  But these words only serve to perpetuate the notion that people with intellectual disabilities are worthy of jest.  

Please join with me in the national day to end the r-word that is being promoted by the Special Olympics.  

Here is John McGinley supporting the National End the R-Word Day.  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7dyueB1C88