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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The disability rights movement The disability rights movement Deborah Kent Traces the development of the disability-rights movement in fighting discrimination against the handicapped and in securing civil rights for the disabled. OL15038972W
Neurotribes Neurotribes Steve Silberman What is autism? A lifelong disability, or a naturally occurring form of cognitive difference akin to certain forms of genius? In truth, it is all of these things and more—and the future of our societ… OL17203015W
Constructions of Disability Constructions of Disability Claire Tregaskis This innovative book discusses the meaning of 'inclusion' through the exploration of the interactions between disabled and non-disabled people at a community leisure centre and offers a wide range of… OL19837400W
Enabling acts Enabling acts Lennard J. Davis "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 r… OL20004580W
Disability rights movement Disability rights movement Amy Hayes People with disabilities have faced great struggle and inequality. This volume explores the ways in which people with disabilities have fought for their right to equal access, equal opportunities, an… OL20055893W
Women, disability, and identity Women, disability, and identity Asha Hans This volume consists of critical and theoretical articles about women with disabilities in both developed and developing countries. Disabled women and their place in these societies has been a subjec… OL20775573W
Call to witness Call to witness Sherry Blackman "Call to Witness is the true story of one woman's battle with disability, discrimination, and a leading pharmaceutical powerhouse. Jane Gagliardo was a throwaway employee, fired after working nearly … OL23151660W
Americans with Disabilities Act Americans with Disabilities Act Margaret Hart Edwards vi, 72 p. ; 23 cm OL3703715W