Jamie BehymerinThe Playbook“Rally Behind Ali” and her mission of Respect this homecoming seasoHomecoming is just around the corner for students at Virginia Tech and one homecoming queen nominee, Ali Buck, is excited for the week…Oct 19, 2018Oct 19, 2018
Jamie BehymerinThe PlaybookThe “R-word”: Roommate EditionBest Buddies Program Manager Annie Arditti shares how the R-word can negatively impact interactions, but positivity can be achieved through…Jul 18, 2018Jul 18, 2018
Jamie BehymerinThe PlaybookMixing Mediums for Respect: Students use Art to Advocate for ChangeFor students at Trevor Browne High School in Phoenix, AZ, respect is molded into the campus culture and celebrated each year through the…Apr 3, 2018Apr 3, 2018
Jamie BehymerinThe PlaybookThe Way of the Midwest: Wayzata High School and its R-word SuccessOn March 7, 2018, the Governor of Minnesota made a proclamation that this date would be the Spread the Word to End the Word day. One…Mar 26, 2018Mar 26, 2018
Jamie BehymerinThe PlaybookFrom East to West, Advocacy is Always Best: Spreading the Word at Eastern Michigan UniversityFor three years the Special Olympics College Program at Eastern Michigan University has been working to promote attitudes of acceptance and…Mar 9, 2018Mar 9, 2018
Jamie BehymerinThe Playbook35 Hours of Awareness: Students at UCLA Advocate for R-word campaign all weekSince 9 a.m., members of the Special Olympics College Program at the University of California Los Angeles have been advocating and…Mar 6, 2018Mar 6, 2018
Jamie BehymerinThe PlaybookA Husky Fight for Inclusion: University of Washington prepares for week of R-word campaign…At the University of Washington, “Nothing about us, without us” is the motto of their Special Olympics College Program. This motto guides…Mar 6, 2018Mar 6, 2018
Jamie BehymerinThe PlaybookRectifying Foundations of Respect: A Guest Submission from Austin Rector of Special Olympics…Being a part of Special Olympics has been a life changing experience for me. I am excited to share my story on such an important day…Mar 2, 2018Mar 2, 2018
Jamie BehymerinThe PlaybookYou Betcha: University Rivals Advocating for Inclusion in North DakotaThis past weekend, students at North Dakota State University and the University of North Dakota headed to the courts for their annual…Feb 22, 2018Feb 22, 2018
Jamie BehymerinThe PlaybookIrish Fightin’ for Inclusion: Spread the Word to End the Word at the University of Notre DameAs students bustle between classes at the University of Notre Dame, they are enticed by the Spread the Word to End the Word banner signing…Feb 15, 2018Feb 15, 2018