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- Spread the Word: Words Matter
In this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast, Daniel Smrokowski welcomes back Athlete Leader and advocate Amanda Harrinauth to discuss the Spread the Word campaign and this year’s theme: Words Matter.
Amanda shares the personal story behind her article about transforming the R-word into respect, reflecting on how language impacts dignity, belonging, and inclusion. Through honest conversation, poetry, and lived experience, she explains why choosing respectful words is essential — and how listeners can become allies in everyday life.This episode is a heartfelt call to action to replace stigma with understanding and help build a world where every voice is valued.Chapter Markers:
00:00 Opening + Personal Stories15:00 The Harm of the R-Word26:45 Influences + Leadership36:00 Spread The Word Campaign - Words Matter45:00 Amanda's Letter to the R-Word49:00 Closing ReflectionTake the Spread the Word Pledge at: https://SpecialChronicles.com/PLEDGE
Learn more about Spread the Word campaign: https://www.spreadtheword.global
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Spread the Word Day is March 4, 2026. Access Your Guide to Spread the Word Day--podcasts, columns, and the pledge HERE: http://specialchronicles.com/SpreadTheWordGuide
For full show notes, to stream more episodes on demand, and to subscribe to the Special Chronicles Podcast, visit https://SpecialChronicles.com/Podcast823 and listen anytime on your favorite podcast apps.
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https://instagram.com/specialchronicleshttps://facebook.com/specialchronicleshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/special-chronicles/https://youtube.com/@specialchronicles/podcastsNewsletter: https://specialchronicles.com/newsletterSupport This Podcast: https://specialchronicles.com/donateDaniel Smrokowski is an award-winning podcaster, columnist, and disability advocate, best known as the founder and host of Special Chronicles, a groundbreaking podcast platform featuring over 800 episodes produced across 17 years. Through storytelling and journalism, Daniel amplifies the voices of people with disabilities while promoting inclusion, awareness, and social change. In recognition of his impact, he is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through media to give people with disabilities a voice.
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Discover Daniel’s Story – Listen here: https://specialchronicles.com/DanPodThe post Spread the Word: Words Matter | Ep.823 first appeared on Special Chronicles.58 min - Spread The Word: Inclusive Action | Ep.759
On this rebroadcast episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Daniel Smrokowski sits down with Dr. Jackie Jodl, Chief Global Youth and Education Officer at Special Olympics. This Week, our focus of Spread The Word is on Inclusive Action.
Join us for an education conversation about Inclusive Mindsets, Unified Champion Schools Create Universal Dignity and Empathy, Leaders of Courageous Action, and how Special Olympics programs are leading the way in inclusive education!
We think the world would be better if everyone were included. Around the world, exclusion and discrimination continue to divide people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are changing that with grassroots action for inclusion. That's Spread the Word. This year, you can engage and activate in multiple ways by choosing your focus: derogatory language, bullying or inclusive action.
Visit https://www.spreadtheword.global/ to access resources, sign the pledge, and grab your official gear. Together, let's create a more inclusive world!This episode originally aired on April 10, 2023
Episode 759 Show Notes & Links:
🎧 Listen on SpecialChronicles or Wherever You Get Podcasts https://specialchronicles.com/podcast759
📺Watch on YouTube: Visit https://youtube.com/@specialchronicles/podcasts to Watch Full Episodes.Take the Pledge: https://www.spreadtheword.global/pledge
Enjoy this episode? Tune in to Special Chronicles' Spread the Word Podcast Series to hear more conversations that focus on the Spread the Word campaign: https://specialchronicles.com/SpreadTheWordPodcast
Brief: Inclusive Mindsets and Behaviors (Read PDF)- https://specialchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Brief-1093A-Inclusive-Mindsets-and-Behaviors.pdf
Connect with Jacqueline Jodel on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-jodl/
Learn more about Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools: https://www.generationunified.org/
Related Episodes of this podcast:
Connecting The World To Spread the Word of Inclusion (Ep.415)- https://specialchronicles.com/podcast415/Unified Champion Schools (Ep.313)- https://specialchronicles.com/podcast313/Support This Podcast: Visit https://SpecialChronicles.com/Give to Donate Now and support the mission of Special Chronicles.
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Podcast Theme Music: “It Starts With A Voice” written by Amy Wright and performed by Ben Wright, co-founders of Bitty and Beau’s Coffee. Used with permission. https://specialchronicles.com/BittyandBeausCoffee
About the Podcast Host:
Daniel Smrokowski is a well-known columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes over the last 15 years. In recognition of these many accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through the media to give people with disabilities a voice. Read more about Daniel HERE: https://specialchronicles.com/podmandanThe post Spread The Word: Inclusive Action | Ep.759 first appeared on Special Chronicles.1 hr - Spread The Word: Stand Up To Bullying
On this rebroadcast episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Daniel Smrokowski sits down with Laura Hertzog from Minnesota who wrote the article "The Short Bus Stops At My House." This Week our focus of Spread The Word is to Stand Up To Bullying.
Tune in to hear Laura talk about: Challenges her brother has; Why she wrote “The Short Bus Stops At My House”; Why Kids Make Fun of Short Bus?; Laura’s inspiration; Special Education and Standardized Tests- David and Daniel have similar stories; Beautiful part of her brother’s innocence; Her Brother’s Gifts/Abilities; Why Laura’s Mother Upholds Human Dignity and PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center; Laura’s Thoughts on ADA; “And the Short Bus Stopping At My House Was The Greatest Blessing”
We think the world would be better if everyone were included. Around the world, exclusion and discrimination continue to divide people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are changing that with grassroots action for inclusion. That's Spread the Word. This year, you can engage and activate in multiple ways by choosing your focus: derogatory language, bullying or inclusive action. Visit SpreadTheWord.Global to access resources, sign the pledge, and grab your official gear. Together, let's create a more inclusive world!
This episode originally aired on May 10, 2015
Episode 758 Show Notes & Links:
🎧 Listen on SpecialChronicles or Wherever You Get Podcasts https://specialchronicles.com/podcast758
📺Watch on YouTube: Visit https://youtube.com/@specialchronicles/podcasts to Watch Full Episodes.Visit https://www.spreadtheword.global/ to access resources, sign the pledge, and grab your official gear. Together, let's create a more inclusive world!
Take the Pledge: https://www.spreadtheword.global/pledge
Enjoy this episode? Tune in to Special Chronicles' Spread the Word Podcast Series to hear more conversations that focus on the Spread the Word campaign: https://specialchronicles.com/SpreadTheWordPodcast
Read Laura Hertzog's article "The Short Bus Stops At My House"- https://www.pacer.org/bullying/info/students-with-disabilities/pdf/short-bus-stops-at-my-house.pdf
Learn more about PACER's National Center of Bulling Prevention: https://www.pacer.org/bullying/
Support This Podcast: Visit https://SpecialChronicles.com/Give to Donate Now and support the mission of Special Chronicles.
➕Want bonus content? Join Now at https://SpecialChronicles.com/PLUS to access our premium bonus content and support the podcast!
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🥇PSA: Sign the Inclusion Pledge at https://JoinTheRevolution.org
Podcast Theme Music: “It Starts With A Voice” written by Amy Wright and performed by Ben Wright, co-founders of Bitty and Beau’s Coffee. Used with permission. https://specialchronicles.com/BittyandBeausCoffee
About the Podcast Host:
Daniel Smrokowski is a well-known columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes over the last 15 years. In recognition of these many accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through the media to give people with disabilities a voice. Read more about Daniel HERE: https://specialchronicles.com/podmandanThe post Spread The Word: Stand Up To Bullying | Ep.758 first appeared on Special Chronicles.35 min - Spread The Word: Derogatory Language | Ep.757
On this rebroadcast episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Daniel Smrokowski sits down with Soeren Palumbo, co-founder of Spread The Word, to talk about the Spread the Word Day of Activation this week on March 5th.
This Week, our focus is on derogatory language. Tune in to a rebroadcast conversation with Soeren as he talks about: his backstory of growing up with his sister who has intellectual disabilities; why he co-founded this campaign; how he met Timbo Shriver; Importance of the r-word campaign; Backstory of article he and Tim co-authored entitled “Spread This: Be Good to People with Intellectual Disabilities”; Soeren’s thoughts on this year’s awareness day; Future of the r-word campaign; and much more!
We think the world would be better if everyone were included. Around the world, exclusion and discrimination continue to divide people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are changing that with grassroots action for inclusion. That's Spread the Word. This year, you can engage and activate in multiple ways by choosing your focus: derogatory language, bullying or inclusive action. Visit SpreadTheWord.Global to access resources, sign the pledge, and grab your official gear. Together, let's create a more inclusive world!
This episode originally aired on March 8, 2015
Episode 757 Show Notes & Links:
🎧 Listen on SpecialChronicles or Wherever You Get Podcasts https://specialchronicles.com/podcast757
📺Watch on YouTube: Visit https://youtube.com/@specialchronicles/podcasts to Watch Full Episodes.Visit https://www.spreadtheword.global/ to access resources, sign the pledge, and grab your official gear. Together, let's create a more inclusive world!
Take the Pledge: https://www.spreadtheword.global/pledge
Enjoy this episode? Tune in to Special Chronicles' Spread the Word Podcast Series to hear more conversations that focus on the Spread the Word campaign: https://specialchronicles.com/SpreadTheWordPodcast
“Spread This: Be Good to People with Intellectual Disabilities” By Soeren Palumbo and Tim Shriver, Co-founders of Spread the Word to End the Word, Source: The Huffington Post- https://www.huffingtonpost.com/soeren-palumbo/spread-this-be-good-to-pe_b_6800774.html?1425488465
Support This Podcast: Visit https://SpecialChronicles.com/Give to Donate Now and support the mission of Special Chronicles.
➕Want bonus content? Join Now at https://SpecialChronicles.com/PLUS to access our premium bonus content and support the podcast!
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🥇PSA: Sign the Inclusion Pledge at https://JoinTheRevolution.org
Podcast Theme Music: “It Starts With A Voice” written by Amy Wright and performed by Ben Wright, co-founders of Bitty and Beau’s Coffee. Used with permission. https://specialchronicles.com/BittyandBeausCoffee
About the Podcast Host:
Daniel Smrokowski is a well-known columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes over the last 15 years. In recognition of these many accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through the media to give people with disabilities a voice. Read more about Daniel HERE: https://specialchronicles.com/podmandanThe post Spread The Word: Derogatory Language | Ep.757 first appeared on Special Chronicles.51 min - Spread The Word with Tim Shriver Jr | Ep.568
On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Spread The Word Co-Founder Tim Shriver Jr. sits down with Sargent Shriver Global Messenger Alum and Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski for a heartfelt conversation on the motivation for Spread The Word, sharing personal stories Never-Before-Heard-On-A-Podcast that will empower grassfoot leaders to refocus and take action for inclusion. … Continue reading Spread The Word with Tim Shriver Jr | Ep.568
The post Spread The Word with Tim Shriver Jr | Ep.568 first appeared on Special Chronicles.1 hr 17 min - Inclusive Mindsets | Ep.521
On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Jacqueline Jodel, Special Olympics Chief Education Officer, joins podcast host Daniel Smrokowski for an educational conversation about Inclusive Mindsets, Unified Schools Create Universal Dignity and Empathy, Leaders of Courageous Action, and how Special Olympics programs are leading the way in inclusive education!
Listen and Watch Full Episode Here: https://specialchronicles.com/podcast521
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The post Inclusive Mindsets | Ep.521 first appeared on Special Chronicles.59 min - GOING ALL INclusive | Ep517
On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: We’re Going All In(clusive) on the Spread the Word Inclusion Day of Activation!
Special Olympics Director of Youth Development Kaitlyn Hamrick and U.S. Youth Ambassadors Jack and Sophie Klawaitter join podcast host Daniel Smrokowski for an empowering conversation about the: Unified Generation and SOHillDay; Spread The Word Inclusion and encourage you to “go all in” in taking your own action for inclusion; and we go on the Road to Berlin as global youth leaders gather at the world’s largest inclusive sports event!
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The post GOING ALL INclusive | Ep517 first appeared on Special Chronicles.56 min - 2021 Holiday Message Bonus Episode (Ep.Bonus21Dec)Thank you for joining us this past year of 2021 for listening, sharing, and supporting Special Chronicles.We're excited about all of our new podcasts and content we are planning to produce in 2022.We're asking for your continued support so we can continue our mission to give respect and voice to people with special needs. Visit https://specialchronicles.com/give to support Special Chronicles today.Listen to the bonus episode at: https://specialchronicles.com/2021holidaymessageWatch the livestream video episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiDujjhMrV0.....Support SpecialChronicles by becoming a supporter today at http://SpecialChronicles.com/giveThe #SpecialChronicles Show is streamed LIVE weekly every Monday 6pm CT on SpecialChronicles at http://specialchronicles.com/watch/live.....Stay in touch with us!Send us audio or email to: [email protected]Drop a note to anyone on the Special Chronicles Team: http://specialchronicles.com/contactMeet the Special Chronicles Team: http://specialchronicles.com/teamJoin The Conversation: #SpecialChroniclesConnect with Daniel: http://specialchronicles.com/podmandan @podmandan on Social MediaSign up for Daniel’s Mailing List: http://specialchronicles.com/JournalConnect with SpecialChronicles: http://specialchronicles.com/Socials @SpecialChronicles on Social MediaSign up for our Newsletter: http://specialchronicles.com/NewsletterRate & Review this podcast on ApplePodcasts: http://specialchronicles.com/feedback.....Subscribe & Listen:Subscribe to this podcast on wherever you listen to podcasts: http://specialchronicles.com/ShowMore on Special Chronicles Network: http://specialchronicles.com/Shows……Thank you to our partners!ComEd EnergyForce Ambassador Program: http://SpecialChronicles.com/ComEdBridge, United's Business Resource Group Connecting People of All Abilities: Book your travel today at http://united.com or on the United App.StreamYard: Create easy and professional livestreams and get $10 in credit when you sign up with our referral link at https://specialchronicles.com/streamyard23 min
- Connecting The World To Spread The Word of Inclusion (Ep415)
Special Olympics Senior Vice President of Youth and Education Programming Jackie Joel stops by the podcast to talk with Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger Daniel Smrokowski.
Jackie sits down with Daniel to talk about the annual Spread The Word: Inclusion Campaign, the 2021 Theme of Connection, Jackie Coming to Special Olympics Movement and her current role with Youth and Education Programs, Why we need social campaigns like Spread The Word Inclusion in our society, and much more!
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About SpreadTheWord | Special Chronicles
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**Spread The Word Inclusion** is a Special Chronicles Original Podcast Series dedicated to the *Spread The Word: Inclusion* campaign. In each episode, we explore the importance of inclusion and how we…
can create a world where everyone—regardless of intellectual and developmental disabilities—feels welcomed and valued. With a focus on grassroots action, we’re challenging the ongoing cycles of exclusion and discrimination that divide us. Tune in for stories, insights, and inspiration on how you can join the movement to spread the word for a more inclusive world. Visit **SpreadTheWord.Global** to learn more, sign the pledge, and grab your official gear. Together, let’s make inclusion a reality!