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Betweenfriendsclub liked a video
(3 weeks ago)
"Not Acceptable" is a powerful and compelling 30 second public...
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"Not Acceptable" is a powerful and compelling 30 second public service announcement which gives voice to a variety of diverse communities each of whom expresses that it is not acceptable to call them by what were once common words, but are now recognized as offensive slurs. It culminates in actress and self-advocate Lauren Potter from "Glee" stating that it is not acceptable to use the word 'retard' and she and "Glee" co-star Jane Lynch make a call to action to stop using the word and to promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and to make their pledge online at http://r-word.org.
The PSA was launched by the Spread the Word to End the Word campaign, an on-going initiative from Special Olympics and Best Buddies to eradicate the derogatory use of the word "retard(ed)" from everyday use and promote the inclusion and acceptance of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
"Not Acceptable" was executive produced by Jim Serpico and Tom Sellitti of New York based Apostle, and shot, produced and edited by Spot On Productions from City Island, NY.
The PSA is supported by several national advocacy organization including the Anti-Defamation League, Special Olympics, Best Buddies, GLAAD, The Hispanic Federation, National Puerto Rican Coalition, The Asian-American Foundation, AbilityPath.org and the NAACP.
*Comments are, as they are in all our videos, moderated for appropriateness. We welcome conversation and dissent, but will not allow comments that do not help move the conversation forward in a productive manner.
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Betweenfriendsclub uploaded a new video
(8 months ago)
The most popular golf tournament is back! Between Friends Club invites y...
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The most popular golf tournament is back! Between Friends Club invites you to our Charity Golf Classic on Monday, July 18, 2011 at Pinebrook Golf and Country Club. Proceeds from the tournament help create opportunities for people with disabilities to make friends, try new things, have fun and most importantly, experience a sense of belonging.
Funding from this tournament is imperative to the growth and success of the agency. All program fees are subsidized to ensure that no participant misses out on a program due to financial constraints.
For more information or to register, please contact Sue Acorn at 403-508-0114 or sacorn@betweenfriends.ab.ca.
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Betweenfriendsclub uploaded a new video
(1 year ago)
Skate, Walk or Wheel a-Kid-to-Camp is our biggest fundraiser for summer ...
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Skate, Walk or Wheel a-Kid-to-Camp is our biggest fundraiser for summer programs including Camp Bonaventure, Camp Funz'Amust and Adventurers-Day Trippers! All proceeds support the fee subsidy program. This event is key to keeping programs affordable and accessible to anybody who wants to attend.
Join us on March 12 at the Olympic Oval from 2-5 for a day filled with exciting activities, fantastic prizes and the satisfaction of making a difference in the lives of youth with disabilities.
Out goal this year is to raise $150,000! We can do it with your help!!! Register your team today at www.betweenfriends.ab.ca
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Betweenfriendsclub uploaded a new video
(1 year ago)
Spring Campaign for Staff and Volunteers!
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Betweenfriendsclub uploaded a new video
(1 year ago)
On March 13, over 45 teams gathered at the Olympic Oval for the 17th Ann...
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On March 13, over 45 teams gathered at the Olympic Oval for the 17th Annual Skate, Walk or Wheel a-Kid-to-Camp. Teams dressed as Wizard of Oz characters, referees, rockstars, 80's fitness, sunday's best, super heros, and we even had a sasquatch! Proceeds from the event will support the Camp Bonaventure fee subsidy program which ensures camp is accessible and affordable to everyone who wants to participate.
Our goal this year was to raise $150,000; we exceeded our goal tremendously by raising a $170,000. This will provide 557 camp subsidies for children with and without disabilities.
We would like to thank all of our sponsors, event donors, participants, and volunteers.
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