Federal involvement in mental retardation programs: Past, present, and future directions.

Describes recent legislation on mental retardation issues. Suggestions are made for molding action into a comprehensive program in such areas as research, prevention, rehabilitation, and education. It is maintained that the most desirable ways to aid mentally retarded citizens are to increase the funding for research and training in the field; guarantee civil rights and services; and provide a comprehensive and effective service delivery system supported by a network of federal, state, local, and private agencies. (0 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)