Unified Champion Schools across the state participated in the annual Spread the Word Day of Activation, a campaign that fosters respect, inclusion and acceptance for people with intellectual disabilities (ID). This year’s event comes at a critical moment, as the use of the R-word, a historically derogatory term, has seen a troubling resurgence in public and online spaces. Thank you to the incredible students at these schools for making the pledge to create inclusive environments for their fellow students! Rhea County Middle School | Harpeth Unified | Battle Academy | Hamilton County Schools | William Blount High School | Liberty Elementary School | Sullivan East High School | Brainerd High School #SpreadTheWord #Inclusion #SpecialOlympics #EndTheWord