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Language
English
Description
"People with disabilities are the world's largest minority, an estimated 15 percent of the global population. But many of us--disabled and nondisabled alike--don't know how to act, what to say, or how to be an ally to the disability community. 'Demystifying Disability' is a friendly handbook on the important disability issues you need to know about, including: how to appropriately think, talk, and ask about disability; recognizing and avoiding ableism...
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
With partial vision in one eye and bilateral hearing aids, Sjunneson lives at the crossroads of blindness and sight, hearing and deafness. While she cannot see well enough to operate without a guide dog or cane, she can see enough to know when someone is reacting to the visible signs of her blindness and can hear when they're whispering behind her back. As a media studies professor, she has also seen the full range of blind and deaf portrayals on...
Author
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
xxv, 227 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Although progress has been made around equality for marginalized groups defined by race, gender, sexual orientation and others - most organizations' Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) efforts do not include people with disabilities. Although 90% of organizations claim to prioritize diversity, only 4% consider disability in DE&I initiatives. Yet people with disabilities make up 15% of the population - about 1 billion people worldwide. They are...
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
In the 1970s an important disability rights law, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, was waiting to be signed. Judy [Heumann] and other disability rights activists fought for YES! They held a sit-in until Section 504 was signed into law. Section 504--established thanks in large part to the ongoing work of Judy and her community--laid the foundation for the Americans with Disabilities Act."--
Author
Publisher
Oceana
Pub. Date
[2008]
Edition
Second edition, revised and updated.
Physical Desc
xi, 217 pages ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Focuses on the Americans with Disabilties Act (ADA) and the rights of the disabled under this Act. Also explored are the areas covered by the ADA, specifically employment, transportation, public accommodations, State and local government services, and telecommunications. For areas not covered by the ADA, a review of other pertinent legislation is provided"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Beacon Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
xiii, 289 pages, 8 pages of un-numbered plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"The first significant book on the history and impact of the ADA--the "eyes on the prize" moment for disability rights The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is the widest-ranging piece of civil rights legislation ever passed in the history of the United States, and it has become the model for most civil rights laws around the world. The untold story behind the act is anything but a dry account of bills and speeches, however. Rather, it's a fascinating...
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks Explore
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
"Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth, Jennifer Keelan grew up battling-and overcoming-the limitations others set for her. From a lack of cutaway curbs and bus lifts to being denied enrollment at her neighborhood school, Jennifer was continually blocked from living the life she wanted. But after discovering the world of disability rights activism, she knew she had to use her voice to change things. When Jennifer was just eight years old, she participated...
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