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MGH’s ‘R’-word problem

Por: The Boston Globe Opinion February 06, 2023

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My wife and I are expecting a child and recently had our ob-gyn intake appointment at . I’m a disability rights attorney. I was aware that . I was also aware that many . But I was surprised to discover MGH’s prominent use of the “R”-word in its ., “People with Down syndrome can have a wide variety of problems including some degree of intellectual disability — in the past this was called mental retardation. Most adults with Down... + full article



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