THESE PENNSYLVANIANS TOOK THE PLEDGE.

They understood the importance of promoting a society where we are recognized more for our similarities than our differences.

Thousands of people pledged to do their part to end the stigma against people with disabilities!

TAKING THE PLEDGE WAS EASY.

People signed an electronic petition in support of ending stigma. Also, people were encouraged to include an action they would take to help put a stop to the stigma against people with disabilities.

Following are some of the responses to the prompt, “I pledge to take the following action against stigma.”

Catherine Karrer

I pledge to treat all with respect. I pledge to try to never judge by looks.

Lauren

To increase visibility for those with chronic illness and mental illness

A M

to stand up to people that are too ignorant to know we are all created equal!

Christi miller

By not participate in stigmatizing behavior

Donna Freeman

By wearing this bracelet at my job

Abiagael E Merchlinsky

I will help to make sure people are aware and I will help to end prejudice against people with disabilities, My Mom, Dad, and Brothers have disabilities and I am pledging to make sure that it doesn't happen to them

Crystal Baird

By educating individuals to focus on capabilities, not disabilities

Amy Carr

Make people aware that mental illness is not contagious. We are normal people too. We just have an illness. Educate people on mental illness.

Rhoda Long

Do everything in my power to give the utmost support and respect to the disabled. My son's partner is a bilateral amputee and that has caused me to look at the world with different eyes.

Melissa

I pledge to stand up for stigma and fight the battle

donna lucas

to always treat everyone equal

Lisa Bond

Start seeing all individuals alike no matter the difference

Mrs. Caitlin Brennan

Spreading awareness of disabilities, whether physically noticeable, or not.

justine Trate

I LOVE MY AUTISM son

QUEEN_GENIE BERGENIE

I plan to talk to my friends about mental illness to inform them what they actually are.

David P. Haller

I pledge to speak out against stigma and ensure that people with disabilities are treated with honor, respect, and love.

Gabby

Showing people my bracelet and explaining what it's for, then telling them why it's important.

His child

Educate others and love everyone

Tanya Regli, The Arc of Philadelphia

Speak out against stigma and create the opportunities for leadership.

Dorothy Baker

talk to people who don't understand others with disabilities

George Strimel jr

I take the pledge against all stigmas can't pick just one...

Cassandra Lynn

I pledge to be more open minded and accepting and to teach others to do the same!

Morgan Marshall

I take the pledge, since i know living with a disability can be difficult, and more than others will know

Heather

Raise Awareness

Kristen Delo

Speak up when I hear someone disrespecting or making fun of people with disabilities/ take a stand against bullying.

Lisa Schultz

Sharing my story to help others.

Kanwalinder grover

As human we should not discriminate between people with disabilities and try to reduce the gap created by us and bring people closer. Thereby put a stop to stigma against not just against the people with disability but also with people with different race and color.

Joseph button

speak up for those who cannot and inform those who are being harsh or hurtful to back down

Austin Vanwert

I pledge to spread the word against stigma and everything possible in my power to stop it.

Andrew Vazquez

bring out awareness

Donald Evans

Standing up and speaking out.

Curt , Oak Leaf Productions

Respect all people, especially those that are different than yourself.

Jane

To educate people about disabilities

Lo L

End stigma

Ryan C

Eliminate stigma

janvier cardiello

I will encourage my children to ask questions when they don't understand.

Kathy Carr

I AM NOT disabled I AM differently abled. I make sure everyone knows that and I try to instill that into every other person I know with disabilities and to everyone I meet. NOBODY is disabled we are differently abled

Amie

I pledge to be an example to others when I meet or interact with disabled persons.

Danielle

I will volunteer to help people with disabilities in my community.

Aisling

Campaigning for better understanding of people with disabilities in conjunction with my local organizations.

Esther Shuba

Bring awareness

Jannie L Pearson

Help those like me

k koenig

I pledge to help take action against people like myself who have disabilities

Shelby

Stand up for all, Just because someone is different doesn't mean they should be treated differently.

Samantha Roberts

Stand up for someone thats being bullied/picked on.

jazmine marquez

Fight for what u know is right and never let anyone put a label on you.

stacy helmandollar

teach people that it is not okay to discriminate...no two of us are the same. it is the differences that make us interesting.

Nikki White

To treat people with disabilities as equals and to see past the problems they have .

Rebecca Kroll

I will explain the mental disabilities of myself and my son -because it's normal to have mental, physical and intellectual disabilities -we are Human, after all! I will support this cause -and fight for normalcy!

elizabeth hitchens

Treat everyone as equals

Napie

To defend the truth rather than let people believe the worst.

Kolette

People are people we're all equal!

Harry Avers

I will stand up and Champion those who cannot defend themselves.

Linda Wolf

Think Again!

Monica Keller

I pledge to help people understand and learn about people with disabilities so that they can better understand and be more compassionate.

G. Morales

Be kind and thoughtful.

Becca

I pledge to take a stand against stigma

James Boulder

I will discuss stigma with my friends and share the petition with others. I will intervene if I see someone harming a disabled person

Jeffrey Stepler Sr

Do not let people put us down.

Melissa Downs

I pledge to help end the stigma against individuals who may be different, disabled, etc.