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- initialism as a noun
Mental retardation anddevelopmental disabilities . - initialism as an adjective Mentally retarded and/or developmentally delayed.
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Examples
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Ohio still has "MRDD" which is the Department of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disability Services.
Kim Stagliano: Why is Ohio Retarded but Connecticut Isn't? 2008
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Wright also is a finalist in the Best Spot News Photo category for a photo from a fatal accident in icy conditions, in the Best Photo Essay category for a collection of photos titled "MRDD" and in the Best Explanatory Reporting category for a feature story and artwork on the inclusion debate concerning special needs students in the schools.
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Political pressure groups and leaders: Union for Presidential Majority UMP (coalition includes RPP, FRUD, PPSD and PND); Union for Democratic Changeover or UAD (opposition coalition includes ARD, MRDD, and UDJ)
Djibouti 2008
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Having worked with MRDD clients in a group home setting, I agree that these surgical proceedures will make it easier on the parents.
The Ashley Treatment: A Feminist and Disability Rights Issue? 2007
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Abort babies who have genetic markers for MRDD or other difficult “illnesses”.
The Ashley Treatment: A Feminist and Disability Rights Issue? 2007
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Well, my apologies to all MRDD students, but Murray and Johnson would be riding the short bus.
In Some Elections, Character Counts Less - Michael Medved - Townhall Conservative 2010
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Who better to plan the MRDD program than those who serve the special needs citizens and know each circumstance?
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In Franklin County, where the MRDD name has high recognition and taxpayer support, officials hope for enough time to make the change carefully, Superintendent Jed Morison said.
dispatch.com: RSS 2009
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In contrast, in 2003, a 10-year, 1. 9-mill MRDD levy passed with 56 percent.
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Presenters will include Merle Kinsey, project manager for COMPASS; Kay Conley, grants coordinator for the Stark County Health Department, and Pat Fehlman, director of public information and community education for the Stark County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (MRDD).
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