1. Disability Info: Mental Retardation Fact Sheet (FS8) Definition, teaching tips, and contact information from the National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities. http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/factshe/fs8txt.htm

NICHCY Our Publications Disability Info A publication of the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Mental Retardation Table of Contents Matthew's Story What is mental retardation? What causes it? How is it diagnosed? ... Organizations Fact Sheet 8 (FS8) January 2004 Approx. 8 pages when printed. PDF version Matthew's Story Matt is 15 years old. Because Matt has mental retardation, he has been receiving special education services since elementary school. These services have helped him tremendously, because they are designed to fit his special learning needs. Last year he started high school. He, his family, and the school took a good hard look at what he wants to do when secondary school is over. Does he want more education? A job? Does he have the skills he needs to live on his own? Answering these questions has helped Matt and the school plan for the future. He's always been interested in the outdoors, in plants, and especially in trees. He knows all the tree names and can recognize them by their leaves and bark. So this year he's learning about jobs like forestry, landscaping, and grounds maintenance. Next year he hopes to get a part-time job. He's learning to use public transportation, so he'll be able to get to and from the job. Having mental retardation makes it harder for Matt to learn new things. He needs things to be very concrete. But he's determined. He wants to work outside, maybe in the park service or in a greenhouse, and he's getting ready! Back to top

2. AAMR Home Page Disabilities Special issue of the American Journal on mental retardation on Aging and Developmental Disabilities Life Course Trajectories, March 2004. http://www.aamr.org/

ABOUT AAMR Mission History Board of Directors ... Students PUBLISHING Bookstore Journals AAMR F.Y.I. Disability BooksOnLine ... City of Colorado Springs Adopts the Supports Intensity Scale The Supports Intensity Scale is now Colorado Springs' official instrument to determine individual supports needs for persons with develop-mental disabilities. What is the sig-nificance of this move? Find out in an interview with Dr. Stephen Hall of the Resource Exchange, Inc., Colorado. Download Sample SIS Interview Forms and Case Study How Was the Supports Intensity Scale Developed? More on the standardization of the SIS Trends that created a need for SIS Frequently Asked Questions What are people saying about SIS? Press release on the SIS launch Aging and Developmental Disabilities Special issue of the American Journal on Mental Retardation on Aging and Developmental Disabilities: Life Course Trajectories, March 2004 Click here to read the introduction.

3. Texas Department Of Mental Health And Mental Retardation - Home Page TDMHMR services for persons with a mental illness. mental retardation Services. Find out more about TDMHMR services for persons with mental retardation http://www.mhmr.state.tx.us/

Search TDMHMR Advanced Search Mental Health Services Mental Retardation Services Frequently Asked Questions ... Contact TDMHMR Big Spring State Hospital Administration Building. The hospital was founded in 1938 and employs more than 650 employees. Mental Health Services Find out more about TDMHMR services for persons with a mental illness. Mental Retardation Services Find out more about TDMHMR services for persons with mental retardation. To know your consumer rights, to ask questions or to file a complaint, please speak to Consumer Services/Rights Protection (Ombudsman) at: (800) 252.8154 – Texas Only (512) 206.5760 – Outside Texas (800) 735.2988 – Relay Texas, Voice (800) 735.2989 – Relay Texas, TTY HHS Consolidation Information Quality Improvement for Home and Community-Based Services TDMHMR Initiatives 2004 TDMHMR Board Meeting Schedule ... Texas Homeland Security Please direct website questions to: Webmaster Page created 1/10/2003 - last updated 6/1/2004

4. Connecticut Department Of Mental Retardation Department of mental retardation, State of Connecticut. This is the home page. Department of mental retardation. Commissioner's Welcome. Eligibility / How to Apply for Services Independent Office of the. for mental retardation En Español http://www.dmr.state.ct.us/

Department of Mental Retardation Commissioner's Welcome Eligibility / How to Apply for Services FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions Supports and Services Descriptions ... Independent Office of the for Mental Retardation Information for Families and Employees Regarding the CLA Conversion Plan DMR Fire Safety and Emergency Guidelines Recent Events ... Town Finder In addition to the above publications, each DMR Region has one or more publications. Please visit each Region's home page for a complete list. Governor's State Employee Mentoring Program: Notice from Governor Rowland Jobs Careers Beyond..... For Careers in Nursing: Connecticut Nursing Careers Other job opportunities and state exam listings: Visit the DAS website DMR Employee Handbook: A General Guide to your Benefits, Rights and Obligations as an employee of the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Retardation. Read the Employee Handbook online For Licensing Information: DMR Website Legal Notices State of Connecticut Privacy Policy Health Care Information Privacy Practices This page was last updated on: 27 May, 2004

5. UVa Special Education: Resources On Mental Retardation What is mental retardationOrganizations for Individuals with mental retardationGeneral Resources on mental retardationDown http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/go/cise/ose/categories/mr.html

Mental Retardation What is Mental Retardation Organizations for Individuals with Mental Retardation General Resources on Mental Retardation Down Syndrome Resources ... Centers, Departments, and Program for Individuals with Mental Retardation What is Mental Retardation Definition Mental Retardation refers to substantial limitations in present functioning. It is characterized by significantly subaverage intellectual functioning, existing concurrently with related limitations in two or more of the following applicable adaptive skill areas: communication, self-care, home living, social skills, community use, self-direction, health and safety, functional academcis, leisure, and work. Mental retardation manifests before age 18 (AAMR, 1992). Issues in the Developmental Approach to Mental Retardation Understanding Mental Retardation Children Who Are Mentally Retarded Return to Top Organizations for Individuals with Mental Retardation The Arc (Formally the Association of Retarded Citizens) TASH (Once the American Association for the Education of the Severely/ Profoundly Handicapped [AAESPH], then The Association for the Severely Handicapped [TASH], and more recently The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, but continuing to use the acronym "TASH" because it is widely and well known) President's Committee on Mental Retardation (PCMR) , which "acts in an advisory capacity to the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services on matters relating to programs and services for persons with mental retardation." See, especially, the

6. Introduction To Mental Retardation Introduction to mental retardation What is mental retardation? An individual retardation. How many people are affected by mental retardation? The http://www.thearc.org/faqs/mrqa.html

Introduction to Mental Retardation What is mental retardation? An individual is considered to have mental retardation based on the following three criteria: intellectual functioning level (IQ) is below 70-75; significant limitations exist in two or more adaptive skill areas; and the condition is present from childhood (defined as age 18 or less) (AAMR, 1992). What are the adaptive skills essential for daily functioning? Adaptive skill areas are those daily living skills needed to live, work and play in the community. They include communication, self-care, home living, social skills, leisure, health and safety, self-direction, functional academics (reading, writing, basic math), community use and work. Adaptive skills are assessed in the person's typical environment across all aspects of an individual's life. A person with limits in intellectual functioning who does not have limits in adaptive skill areas may not be diagnosed as having mental retardation. How many people are affected by mental retardation? The Arc reviewed a number of prevalence studies in the early 1980s and concluded that 2.5 to 3 percent of the general population have mental retardation (The Arc, 1982).

7. Massachusetts Department Of Mental Retardation: Home Page Lieutenant Governor Ronald Preston Secretary, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services Department of mental retardation http://www.dmr.state.ma.us/

Mitt Romney Governor Kerry Healey Lieutenant Governor Ronald Preston Secretary Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services Department of Mental Retardation Gerald J. Morrissey, Jr., Commissioner Home Message from the Commissioner Mission Statement ... Site Map Welcome to DMR The Department of Mental Retardation (DMR) is the state agency that provides support to citizens with mental retardation and their families. It is part of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. Every day the DMR provides a wide range of services to more than 32,000 individuals. DMR provides assistance in job placement, transportation, housing, or intense levels of treatment, monitoring and care. DMR provides these services both through state-operated programs and with 265 provider agencies across the state. You can get more information about DMR services in your local community. To find the DMR Area Office that serves your community, please use our Area Office Locator.

8. Office Of Mental Retardation Home http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/omr/dpwmr.asp

Search OMR DPW Links DPW Home DPW Services Apply for Services ... Search DPW OMR Services The Community Mental Retardation System HCSIS MR Terminology ... Medicaid Waivers Quality Management PUNS OMR Budget Highlights Health Care HCQUs Health Risk Assessment Medical Alerts ... Contact OMR PA The Office of Mental Retardation supports a comprehensive array of services and supports for people with mental retardation including: community residential and day support services which are either administered or operated by county MH/MR programs; contracted private residential intermediate care facilities for persons with mental retardation (ICF/MR) services or services in state centers. The mental retardation system is funded through federal, state and county funds. The mental retardation program is evolving from a predominately facility-based system, comprised of large public and private residential facilities, to a flexible and dynamic system of community supports and services tailored to the needs of persons living in the community. The Office of Mental Retardation operates or provides funding for privately operated institutional care for people with mental retardation. The Commonwealth provides services through six state centers and one mental retardation unit. The primary goal is to develop each resident's ability to function more independently and thus prepare them to live in less restrictive environments. All facilities are currently certified for Medical Assistance funding under standards established by the Health Care Financing Administration. Private ICF/MR facilities also provide intensive habilitation services to persons with mental retardation. Large facilities are single or multiple buildings on campus-like sites accommodating more than 8 persons while small facilities may be located in the community and serve 8 persons or less.

9. Search Jablonski S Multiple Congenital Anomaly/Mental Retardation Search NLM Web Site NLM Home Contact NLM Site Map FAQs. Search Jablonski s Multiple Congenital Anomaly/mental retardation (MCA/MR) Syndromes Database. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/jablonski/syndrome_db.html

10. Mental Retardation Fact Sheet DEFINITION OF mental retardation. mental retardation is 2193. Fact Sheet Frequently Asked Questions About mental retardation. Where can http://www.aamr.org/Policies/faq_mental_retardation.shtml

Legislative Goals Policies Position Statements Fact Sheets ... Professional Conduct DEFINITION OF MENTAL RETARDATION Mental retardation is not something you have, like blue eyes, or a bad heart. Nor is it something you are, like short, or thin. It is not a medical disorder, nor a mental disorder. Mental retardation is a particular state of functioning that begins in childhood and is characterized by limitation in both intelligence and adaptive skills. Mental retardation reflects the "fit" between the capabilities of individuals and the structure and expectations of their environment. The AAMR Definition of Mental Retardation Mental retardation is a disability characterized by significant limitations both in intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior as expressed in conceptual, social, and practical adaptive skills. This disability originates before age 18.

11. Special Olympics Public Website An international program of yearround sports training and athletic competition for more than one million children and adults with mental retardation. http://www.specialolympics.org

East Asia (Chinese) Latin America (Spanish) Latin America (Portugese) Middle East/North Africa (Arabic) document.write(' '); There are many ways to donate to Special Olympics...for instance, have you accumulated more frequent flyer miles than you need? Consider donating them through the mileage donation programs of several leading airlines There's never a charge to athletes for participation in Special Olympics; supporters who donate frequent flyer miles help to significantly defray travel costs. is a FREE service that allows provides an opportunity for relatives, friends and supporters of Special Olympics to generate revenue for the movement as they shop online with participating retailers — more than 500 popular stores! FIBA Europe and Special Olympics Europe/Eurasia sign agreement to bring new opportunities to players with intellectual disabilities The signing took place during the Special Olympics Education through Sports Festival, held 14-21 May 2004 in Rhodes, Greece, with 41 Special Olympics basketball teams competing (see also stories from the Festival) Dignitaries Visit Special Olympics Headquarters Pledging Support Natasa Karamanlis, wife of the Prime Minister of Greece

12. American Association On Mental Retardation (AAMR) American Association on mental retardation (AAMR) The AAMR is an quot;interdisciplinary organization of professionals (and others) concerned about mental retardation and related disabilities. http://rdre1.inktomi.com/click?u=http://www.aamr.org/&y=023B17C794BCF88D&

13. Mental Retardation Provides a definition, suspected causes, and what life is like for someone who is mentally retarded. http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/birth_defect/mental_retardation.ht

KidsHealth Kids Kids' Health Problems There's a new kid in your class at school. Right away, you notice he seems different than everyone else and he has a teacher's aide with him all the time. He seems nice and friendly, but you can't stop wondering why he acts the way he does. He may have a condition called mental retardation. What Is Mental Retardation? Mental retardation (say: ree-tar- day -shen) is a condition in which people have lower than normal intelligence and are unable to function at the level expected for their age. People with mental retardation are usually born with it, or it develops early in their life. They may also have some difficulty with daily living skills such as learning to read and write and caring for themselves. Doctors and other professionals determine that a person has mental retardation based on their intelligence and how well they can do everyday activities. Intelligence is the ability to learn and understand. Levels of intelligence are measured by special tests called intelligence tests. The score a person gets on one of these tests gives a numerical measure of a person's intelligence. This is called an intelligence quotient (say: kwo -shunt) or IQ.

14. The Arc Of The United States statespecific information on benefits, supports and services for families raising children with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities. http://www.thearc.org/

Click for Text-Based Menu Privacy Policy The Arc of the United States works to include all children and adults with cognitive, intellectual, and developmental disabilities in every community Updated May 23, 2004 The Arc's 2004 National Convention November 18-20 in Boston We invite you to join us in Boston if . . . ...you have been to The Arc's convention in the past ...you want to attend our convention for the first time ...you are a chapter board member ...you volunteer your time with a chapter of The Arc ...you work at a chapter of The Arc ...you are a member of The Arc ...you want to learn more about The Arc ...you are thinking of forming a new chapter of The Arc ...you are all of the above or none of the above The Arc's National Convention has room enough for all. Join us in Boston to greet old friends, make new friends, and help us spread the word about The Arc! Program Information Online Registration Mail/Fax Registration Hotel and Airline Information You can help build The Arc by donating your used car, truck, trailer, boat or RV.

15. Jablonski S Multiple Congenital Anomaly/Mental Retardation Online. Multiple Congenital Anomaly / mental retardation. A database of structured descriptions of congenital abnormalities associated with mental retardation. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/jablonski/syndrome_title.html

16. President's Committee On Mental Retardation Acts in an advisory capacity to the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services on matters relating to programs and services for people with mental retardation. http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/opa/facts/pcmrfs.htm

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Recent News News Archive Fact Sheets Statistics ... HHS Press Room Last Update: Tuesday, 05-Sep-2000 10:15:14 EDT Topical Index News Archive 1999 Releases 1998 Releases ... Search Fact Sheet Administration for Children and Families President's Committee on Mental Retardation (PCMR) The Role of the PCMR The President's Committee on Mental Retardation (PCMR) was initially organized by President John F. Kennedy in 1961 and was formally established in 1966. More than seven and a half million Americans of all ages experience mental retardation or significant developmental delay, affecting one in ten families. Much has changed for people with mental retardation since the 1960's due to tremendous advances in medicine, technology, research, education, and public understanding. It is the mission of the PCMR to keep the President apprised of the achievements, continuing needs, and emerging issues in this dynamic field. PCMR evaluates the adequacy of current practices and programs, and coordinates federal agency activities impacting people with intellectual disabilities. The Committee highlights the need for appropriate changes, promotes research, and promotes training for the frontline workforce providing direct support to persons with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities.

17. American Journal On Mental Retardation American Journal on mental retardation lt;b gt;Full Text lt;/b gt; This journal reports current and critical research in biological, behavioral, and educational sciences related to mental http://rdre1.inktomi.com/click?u=http://aamr.allenpress.com/aamronline/?request=

18. Special Olympics Iowa Front Page Provides yearround sports training and competition for children and adults with mental retardation. http://www.soiowa.org

"Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt." CLICK HERE TO VISIT SPECIAL OLYMPICS.ORG SPECIAL OLYMPICS IOWA BREAKS GROUND ON THE RICHARD O. JACOBSON SPECIAL OLYMPICS IOWA HEADQUARTERS AND TRAINING CENTER Dirt was being turned at the ground breaking ceremony in Grimes. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION WALKWAY OF CHAMPIONS BEGINNING TO TAKE SHAPE CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS ON HOW YOU CAN BE A PART CONGRATULATIONS TO JOE RICKEN OF MARSHALLTOWN...HE'S THE WINNER OF THE 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON RAFFLE! CONGRATS JOE! AREA DIRECTOR JOE WILSON AND WIFE EILEEN RECEIVE AWARD FROM GOVERNOR VILSACK (Photo by Rhonda Schwarzkopf) CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION MID-WINTER TOURNAMENT WAS GREEEAAATTTT! CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION POLAR BEAR PLUNGE IN AMES RAISES OVER $19,000! CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS NOTHING BUT NET AT THE NAIA BB CLINIC IN SIOUX CITY CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES CLICK HERE FOR WINTER GAMES PICTURES! PLEASE MAKE NOTE!!! AN IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE!

19. TDMHMR Employment Opportunities TDMHMR is made up of over 20 facilities statewide that provide both inpatient and outpatient mental health and mental retardation services. http://www.mhmr.state.tx.us/CentralOffice/HumanResourcesServices/jobs.html

TDMHMR Employment Opportunities on this page: Statewide Job Postings Employment Applications Employment Notices TDMHMR is made up of over 20 facilities statewide that provide both inpatient and outpatient mental health and mental retardation services. Each facility has its own human resource office and each facility does its own recruiting and hiring. Note: Not all jobs posted by TDMHMR facilities are posted on the web. Statewide Job Postings Browse Jobs by Category Job Categories: Administrative Positions Direct Care Entry Level Food Service ... Therapists Browse Jobs by Region Regions: Central Gulf Coast North Central Northeast ... West Browse Jobs by Facility Facilities: Abilene State School Austin State Hospital Austin State School Big Spring State Hospital ... Waco Center For Youth facilities that do not post jobs on the web are not listed Browse Jobs by Salary Salary Groupings: HHSC Job Listings page Employment Applications The State of Texas Application is available on our application download page Employment Notices Pre-employment Testing After an applicant accepts a conditional offer of employment, the facility human resource office schedules any pre-employment tests required for the position which have not yet been completed. An applicant must pass all required tests before beginning employment with the department.

20. Mental Retardation And The Death Penalty mental retardation and the Death Penalty Court Declares the Execution of Persons with mental retardation Unconstitutional. On June 20, the Supreme Court issued http://www.deathpenaltyinfo.org/dpicmr.html

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