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WI AAIDD Promotes activities that support people who work in the field, so that the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities is enhanced.

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WIAAIDD signs on as a sponsor for a bill to rid Wisconsin law of the term "Mentally Retarded"

 Rep. Severson – Assembly District 28 (Burnett/Polk county area) is introducing a bill which would remove the offensive terms “mental retardation” and “mentally retarded” from Wisconsin statutes. These terms would be replaced with the words “intellectual disability”. Last year the federal government passed similar legislation related to federal law in a bill called Rosa’s Law. Several states have followed suit. Many self-advocates believe that changing our language is an important step toward eliminating discrimination against people with intellectual disabilities.

News Story on AAIDD Delegation on Cuban TV Click Here

Department of Health Services Report to the Joint Legislative Audit Committee
On the Status of Family Care Oversight and Management.

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