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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - This is “Spread the Word to End the Word” day, an effort raising awareness of how hurtful the R-word can be to the disabled.
Sioux Falls Mayor Mike Huether says he still hears the R-word in casual conversation.
Today's event sponsors included Special Olympics South Dakota, the City of Sioux Falls Disability Awareness Commission, Sioux Falls Business Resource Network, Service First Federal Credit Union, Wells Fargo and Serendiptious Events by Jessica,
The annual day of awareness is the first Wednesday of March.