How can kids learn about mental retardation?
We have created a series of Kids’ Quests designed to get kids to think about people with disabilities and some of the issues related to participation in daily activities, health, and accessibility. The Quests were written for children in 4th through 6th grades, but can be modified by teachers or parents for use with children of other ages and abilities. Each Quest takes kids through a series of steps that encourage them to use the Internet to learn about a disability and the effect it has on a child’s life. One of the Kids’ Quests is about children who have a hard time learning new things. This includes children who have mental retardation as well as children who have trouble learning for other reasons. [Go to the “learning limitations” Kids’ Quest] Where can I go to learn more about mental retardation? National Information Center on Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY) NICHCY provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, teachers, and other
