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Mental retardation is a condition that limits intellectual functioning and the ability to adapt to new situations. However, people with mental retardation learn, grow and change just like you and me.
Approximately 3% of the U.S. population — more than 7 million people — are believed to be mentally retarded. Although the degree of retardation can range from mild to profound, assistance in vocational training, employment and community living can help each person have a productive role in society.
For more information about mental retardation, visit The ARC of the United States web site for an Introduction to Mental Retardation.
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