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Intellectual Disability: Advocating for Human Equality

Intellectual Disability: Advocating for Human Equality

Introduction & Foundational Principles The rights afforded to individuals with intellectual disabilities, historically and regrettably termed “mental retardation,” are predicated upon the fundamental principle of inherent human dignity and the absolute right to equality before the law. This foundational framework dictates that individuals with cognitive disabilities possess the exact same civil, political, economic, social, and […]

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