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Spread the Word to End the Word with the Scouts

Heiman Elementary in Evans, Colorado

**The Scouts started the presentation by performing the Scout’s oath.**

On May 1st at Heiman Elementary in Evans, Colorado Nick joined a Scout Troop to share his Spread the Word to End the Word presentation!

Spread the Word to End the Word is a national campaign to encourage people to pledge to stop using the word “retard.” Nick believes in inclusivity and respect for people of all abilities and this presentation is one he loves to give, especially to young people, to show them the impact their words can have.

Nick even participated in the Scout’s pledge, salute and all (with just a little assistance from Job Coach Liz Laney.)

**Nick and job coach Liz participate in the Scout’s oath.**

The Scouts were a respectful and fun group, and Nick loved showing them a new way to communicate. The Scouts enjoyed learning to use Nick’s Speech device, and they loved checking out his first book, Helping in Action.

**Shaun, Troy, and Lauren check out Nick’s speech device.**

Shane and Nick check out his book, *Helping in Action*.

Nick would like to personally thank Rochelle Chapparo for inviting us to the Scout’s meeting, and helping make the event so memorable and fun! Nick would also like to thank the other parents and all of the Scouts and their siblings who attended for their enthusiasm and engagement in Nick’s presentation.

**Troy, Lauren, and Layland are so focused! Even parent Rochelle is watching closely.**

Nick saw some old friends and made some new ones, and is happy to report that the Scouts signed the pledge to end the use of the r-word!

For more information on the Spread the Word to End the Word Campaign, check out their website.

To schedule Nick for a visit to your classroom or event, please contact us via email or on his Facebook.

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Loveland Community Marketplace – I’m Excited!

Mar 31

Posted by AwesomeinAction

I’M EXCITED to be going to the Loveland Center for Business Development Community Marketplace, and sell my new book “Helping in Action”. I hope we we have actual books with us, but if we don’t, we will show a sample and take pre-orders. Family, friends, children and adults will want to buy my book. “Helping in Action” will make a nice gift for Birthdays, Christmas, and Easter. I hope you will invite your friends to come to the Marketplace. Be sure and stop to say Hi to me! – Nick Roussos, author and disability expert.

**This event is to showcase local artisans and vendors. It is a great time to find unique gifts (like my book!). There will be food trucks/carts in the parking lot during the event.

Loveland Center for Business Development
Community Marketplace (Map)
Saturday, April 26, 2014
10am – 2pm
Loveland Chamber of Commerce
5400 Stone Creek Circle, Loveland