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How to Move From Clueless to Inclusive

by Kemp, John D.

Book - 2023

Explains how businesses, schools, government, churches, and other organizations can open up to the contributions and talents of people with disabilities a...Show more Explains how businesses, schools, government, churches, and other organizations can open up to the contributions and talents of people with disabilities and create a culture of inclusion and reasonable accommodation. This groundbreaking book will open the world's eyes to the overlooked potential of people with disabilities Show less

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The Architecture of Disability

Buildings, Cities, and Landscapes Beyond Access

by Gissen, David

Book - 2022

Presents a unique challenge to current modes of architectural practice, theory, and education. Presents a unique challenge to current modes of architectural practice, theory, and education. Show less

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Demystifying Disability

What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be An Ally

by Ladau, Emily

Book - 2021

A guide for how to be a thoughtful, informed ally to disabled people, with actionable steps for what to say and do (and what not to do) and how you can help make the world a more accessible place. A guide for how to be a thoughtful, informed ally to disabled people, with actionable steps for what to say and do (and what not to do) and how you can help make the world a more accessible place. Show less

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The Disability Experience

Working Toward Belonging

by Leavitt, Hannalora

Book - 2021

This nonfiction book for teens provides a history of disability, describes types of disabilities and examines the challenges faced by people living with disabilities. This nonfiction book for teens provides a history of disability, describes types of disabilities and examines the challenges faced by people living with disabilities. Show less

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Rolling Warrior

The Incredible, Sometimes Awkward, True Story of A Rebel Girl on Wheels Who Helped Spark A Revolution

by Heumann, Judith E.

Book - 2021

One of the most influential disability rights activists in US history tells her story of fighting to belong in school and society -a powerful role model for young adults with a passion for activism. This is the YA edition. One of the most influential disability rights activists in US history tells her story of fighting to belong in school and society -a powerful role model for young adults with a passion for activism. This is the YA edition. Show less

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Sitting Pretty

The View From My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body

by Taussig, Rebekah

Book - 2020

An essay collection based on a lifetime of experiences in a paralyzed body, tackling themes of identity, accessibility, bodies, and representation. An essay collection based on a lifetime of experiences in a paralyzed body, tackling themes of identity, accessibility, bodies, and representation. Show less

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The Power of Disability

10 Lessons for Surviving, Thriving, and Changing the World

by Etmanski, Al

Book - 2020

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Disability Visibility

Twenty-first Century Disabled Voices

eBook - 2020

Collects 17 thought-provoking essays written by disabled people that offer insight into the complex and rich disability experience, and ask readers to think of them as members of a community with its own history, culture and movements. Collects 17 thought-provoking essays written by disabled people that offer insight into the complex and rich disability experience, and ask readers to think of them as members of a community with its own history, culture and movements. Show less

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About Us

Essays From the Disability Series of the New York Times

Book - 2019

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Being Heumann

An Unrepentant Memoir of A Disability Rights Activist

by Heumann, Judith E.

Book - 2019

An influential disability-rights activist recounts her lifelong battles for education, employment and societal inclusion, in a personal account that inclu...Show more An influential disability-rights activist recounts her lifelong battles for education, employment and societal inclusion, in a personal account that includes coverage of her role in advising the Carter administration to help create the Americans with Disabilities Act. Show less

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