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.
News
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 TVClick 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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