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Changing Terms: “Mentally Retarded” to “Cognitive Disability”

02/13/12
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As a Special Education teacher and advocate, I was elated to hear a change in terminology from “Mentally Retarded” to “Cognitive Disability” as federal mandate for terminology. It is our job as advocates to help eliminate ignorance on this matter by arming people with the correct information.  As an advocacy group, I hope that you […]

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