TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senate President Stephen M. Sweeney and Senator Joseph Vitale to replace demeaning and disrespectful terms for individuals with developmental disabilities in state law with more appropriate, person-first alternatives was signed today by Governor Christie.
The senators said that removing references to “retardation” and ensuring statutes conform to a “person- first” wording will help break down inclusionary barriers for residents with intellectual or other developmental disabilities.
