![]() ![]() This video is unacceptable and further perpetuates the stigmas we work to fight and end each and every day at NDSS. Within the last 24 hours, it has come to the attention of the National Down Syndrome Society that an online video by a LuLaRoe independent retailer, which mocks a person with a disability, was posted on YouTube. “This video is unacceptable and further perpetuates the stigmas we work to fight and end each and every day at NDSS,” the society wrote on their Facebook page. The National Down Syndrome Society Deemed the Video ‘Unacceptable’ & Ended Their Relationship with LuLaRoe “Do you hear that special Ed?,” he stated. In the next screenshot, you can see Bobby’s response. This Isn’t the First Time Bobby Was Scrutinized for Speaking Negatively About Those With Special Needsīobby Budenbender’s response can be seen in this screenshot. ![]() They need to use this as a learning experience and do much better in the future.”ģ. “It felt to me like he was trying to ‘prove’ it was OK for him to speak that way by using his sister-in-law as a prop. “Honestly, I think it was in poor taste,” Roberta Blevins stated to Heavy. ![]() “It wasn’t right to drag her into his mess.” “I think having his sister-in-law in the video really bothered me,” the woman told Heavy. Many people, including former LuLaRoe sales consultant Mime Ruiz, believe the apology video only dug Bobby into a deeper hole than he had already been in. We are also using this unfortunate incident as an opportunity to redouble our sensitivity and tolerance training efforts and policies for Independent Fashion Retailers. He also reached out to NDSS and said he and his wife have agreed to use the incident as a learning experience and expressed his intention to focus his business on support for the organization and its cause.Īfter speaking with the Retailer at great length, we believe his apology is sincere and accepted his assurance that this type of behavior would never happen again. Immediately after his sale, the Retailer posted an apology. His bad judgment in no way represents the beliefs and character of LuLaRoe or Independent Fashion Retailers. Regrettably, a LuLaRoe Independent Fashion Retailer exhibited unacceptable and insensitive behavior during a live sale, which understandably offended viewers as well as everyone at LuLaRoe. Important links for backlash: /NDSS1979 (National Down Syndrome Society)… ĭespite the outrage expressed by those who had watched the offensive video, LuLaRoe decided to side with Bobby after he issued an apology via the above video. 'apology' video As you can see from the screenshot for the video cover, they are NOT SORRY AT ALL, just sorry they got called on it (and yes I have a child with disabilities and catastrophic healthcare needs), this apology is a joke and not sincere at all. ![]()
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