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Comment from Beilstein, Carl, Williams Syndrome Association

Document ID: SSA-2007-0101-0006
Document Type: Public Submission
Agency: Social Security Administration
Received Date: September 08 2010, at 12:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time
Date Posted: September 14 2010, at 12:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
Comment Start Date: August 19 2010, at 12:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
Comment Due Date: November 17 2010, at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time
Tracking Number: 80b48e72
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Mental retardation and retarded are antiquated terms that generalize and stigmatize an individual. It is derogatory and degrading to the individual when the old terms are used to describe their condition. Academically or physically challenged is a more appropriate term if you do not know the persons condition.

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