Law passed on removal of word "Mental Retardation"

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Do you believe in magic? Want to know more about DSRF? We would be happy to give you a tour of our unique facility. Please contact Dawn to set up an individualized or group tour....more

Conference on Developmental Disabilities

2010 International Conference on Developmental Disabilities and Aging/Alzheimer s Disease November 19-20, 2010, Vancouver BC Canada...more

The Centre for Specialized Learning (CSL)

The Down Syndrome Research Foundation is proud to launch their rebranded programs and services under the new Centre for Specialized Learning banner....more

Law passed on removal of word

A U.S. Senate committee on Wednesday approved a measure to remove the words "mental retardation" and "mentally retarded" from federal labor, health and education laws to help remove what supporters describe as a hurtful label.

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