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MDLNH

**I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.**

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Why "intellectual disability" is replacing "mental retardation"-

The R-word, “retard,” is slang for the term mental retardation. Mental retardation was what doctors, psychologists, and other professionals used to describe people with significant intellectual impairment. Today the r-word has become a common word used by society as an insult for someone or something stupid. For example, you might hear someone say, “That is so retarded” or “Don’t be such a retard.” When used in this way, the r-word can apply to anyone or anything, and is not specific to someone with a disability. But, even when the r-word is not said to harm someone with a disability, it is hurtful.


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KJVBear33

I think the use of "mental retardation" is equally offensive.........it should be known as a "mental illness" or if that in itself is offensive, then maybe the "intellectually impaired" would be a better term. I wholeheartedly agree!