Catherine Karrer
I pledge to treat all with respect. I pledge to try to never judge by looks.
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!
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.”
I pledge to treat all with respect. I pledge to try to never judge by looks.
To increase visibility for those with chronic illness and mental illness
to stand up to people that are too ignorant to know we are all created equal!
By not participate in stigmatizing behavior
By wearing this bracelet at my job
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
By educating individuals to focus on capabilities, not disabilities
Make people aware that mental illness is not contagious. We are normal people too. We just have an illness. Educate people on mental illness.
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.
I pledge to stand up for stigma and fight the battle
to always treat everyone equal
Start seeing all individuals alike no matter the difference
Spreading awareness of disabilities, whether physically noticeable, or not.
I LOVE MY AUTISM son
I plan to talk to my friends about mental illness to inform them what they actually are.
I pledge to speak out against stigma and ensure that people with disabilities are treated with honor, respect, and love.
Showing people my bracelet and explaining what it's for, then telling them why it's important.
Educate others and love everyone
Speak out against stigma and create the opportunities for leadership.
talk to people who don't understand others with disabilities
I take the pledge against all stigmas can't pick just one...
I pledge to be more open minded and accepting and to teach others to do the same!
I take the pledge, since i know living with a disability can be difficult, and more than others will know
Raise Awareness
Speak up when I hear someone disrespecting or making fun of people with disabilities/ take a stand against bullying.
Sharing my story to help others.
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.
speak up for those who cannot and inform those who are being harsh or hurtful to back down
I pledge to spread the word against stigma and everything possible in my power to stop it.
bring out awareness
Standing up and speaking out.
Respect all people, especially those that are different than yourself.
To educate people about disabilities
End stigma
Eliminate stigma
I will encourage my children to ask questions when they don't understand.
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
I pledge to be an example to others when I meet or interact with disabled persons.
I will volunteer to help people with disabilities in my community.
Campaigning for better understanding of people with disabilities in conjunction with my local organizations.
Bring awareness
Help those like me
I pledge to help take action against people like myself who have disabilities
Stand up for all, Just because someone is different doesn't mean they should be treated differently.
Stand up for someone thats being bullied/picked on.
Fight for what u know is right and never let anyone put a label on you.
teach people that it is not okay to discriminate...no two of us are the same. it is the differences that make us interesting.
To treat people with disabilities as equals and to see past the problems they have .
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!
Treat everyone as equals
To defend the truth rather than let people believe the worst.
People are people we're all equal!
I will stand up and Champion those who cannot defend themselves.
Think Again!
I pledge to help people understand and learn about people with disabilities so that they can better understand and be more compassionate.
Be kind and thoughtful.
I pledge to take a stand against stigma
I will discuss stigma with my friends and share the petition with others. I will intervene if I see someone harming a disabled person
Do not let people put us down.
I pledge to help end the stigma against individuals who may be different, disabled, etc.