President Barack Obama publicly honored Rosa Marcellino at the White House Friday, days after signing a bill carrying her name which will strip the term “mental retardation” from some areas of federal ...

The Marcellinos started the national conversation around government use of the R-word, inspired by their daughter, Rosa (front). Courtesy Marcellino family EDGEWATER, Md. -- "Are you ready?" Nina ...

A U.S. Senate committee on Wednesday approved a measure to remove the words "mental retardation" and "mentally retarded" from federal labor, health and education laws to help remove what supporters ...

Anyone who knows Rosa Marcellino, knows her favorite food well. It’s chips and salsa. The Edgewater native loves it so much, she used the Mexican dish in her science experiment to see if double ...

A 9-year-old Edgewater girl who inspired a new federal law was honored by President Barack Obama at a White House ceremony Friday for Americans with disabilities. Rosa Marcellino, who has Down ...

Rosa's Law, a story of inspiration and determination In 2009, Rosa Marcellino and her family set out to abolish the 'R' word once and for all. The enactment of Rosa's Law was the culmination of their ...

<p><br><P> <B>WASHINGTON</B> &mdash; The family that inspired legislation to change the federal definition of "mentally handicapped" joined Maryland Democratic Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski and President ...

RIDGELY Tuesday's signing of Rosa's Law by President Barack Obama was lauded by officials at the Benedictine School in Ridgely, which has been helping children with an intellectual disability become ...

In 2009, Rosa Marcellino and her family set out to abolish the 'R' word once and for all. The enactment of Rosa's Law was the culmination of their efforts.

Rosa's Law, a story of inspiration and determination In 2009, Rosa Marcellino and her family set out to abolish the 'R' word once and for all. The enactment of Rosa's Law was the culmination of their ...