Amends District of Columbia law to change references to "substantially retarded persons" to "persons with moderate intellectual disabilities".

The Words Matter for the District of Columbia Courts Act revises references in District of Columbia law to update terminology for individuals with intellectual disabilities. It changes references from "substantially retarded persons" to "persons with moderate intellectual disabilities" in the United States District Court, Superior Court, and Family Court jurisdictions. This update aims to use more current and respectful language.

Amends District of Columbia law to change references to "substantially retarded persons" to "persons with moderate intellectual disabilities".

The Words Matter for the District of Columbia Courts Act revises references in District of Columbia law to update terminology for individuals with intellectual disabilities. It changes references from "substantially retarded persons" to "persons with moderate intellectual disabilities" in the United States District Court, Superior Court, and Family Court jurisdictions. This update aims to use more current and respectful language.