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What was Rosa Marcellino frequently subjected to?
What was Rosa Marcellino frequently subjected to?
- Praise and admiration
- Indifference and neglect
- Taunting and demeaning language (correct)
- Sympathy and kindness
Who supported Rosa Marcellino's cause?
Who supported Rosa Marcellino's cause?
- Her school principal and local mayor
- Her state representative and US Senator Barbara Mikulski (correct)
- Her parents and family friends
- Her state governor and US President
What was the result of the legislation initiated by Rosa Marcellino's supporters?
What was the result of the legislation initiated by Rosa Marcellino's supporters?
- The replacement of the term 'mental retardation' with 'intellectual disability' (correct)
- The allocation of additional funding for research on Down's syndrome
- The establishment of a new school for children with Down's syndrome
- The creation of a national awareness campaign about Down's syndrome
What is the age of Rosa Marcellino mentioned in the passage?
What is the age of Rosa Marcellino mentioned in the passage?
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What is Rosa Marcellino's condition?
What is Rosa Marcellino's condition?
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Study Notes
Rosa Marcellino's Story
- Rosa Marcellino, an 8-year-old girl, experienced frequent taunting and was called 'retard' in a demeaning manner due to her Down's syndrome.
- She lived in Maryland, USA.
Legislation and Outcome
- With the support of her state representative and US Senator Barbara Mikulski, legislation was initiated to change the law.
- The term 'mental retardation' was replaced with 'intellectual disability' as a result of the legislation.
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