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Rosa's Law and Intellectual Disability

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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?

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?

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?

<p>8 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Rosa Marcellino's condition?

<p>Down's syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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Learn about Rosa Marcellino's story, which led to a change in the law to replace 'mental retardation' with 'intellectual disability'. Quiz yourself on this inspiring tale of advocacy and inclusion.