Thursday, June 10, 2010

N.J. Looks To Remove 'R' Word From Law

TRENTON, N.J. -- The state Senate Health and Senior Services Committee has approved legislation that would remove demeaning and disrespectful terms for individuals with developmental disabilities from state law.
Senators sponsoring the bill said that removing such references as "retardation" would help break down exclusionary barriers for New Jerseyans with intellectual or other developmental disabilities.

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