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The Orange Houses The Orange Houses Paul Griffin Meet Tamika Sykes - Mik to her friends (if she had any). She's hearing impaired and way too smart for her West Bronx high school. She copes by reading lips and selling homework answers, and looks for… OL12375447W
Things that are Things that are Andrew Clements Still adjusting to being blind, Alicia must outwit an invisible man who is putting her family and her boyfriend, who was once invisible himself, in danger. OL15101260W
The great quarterback switch The great quarterback switch Matt Christopher Can Michael and Tom read each other's minds? Michael and Tom Curtis are identical twins who share a love of football. Unfortunately, because of a tragic accident, Michael must watch from the sideline… OL15108802W
Skateboard sonar Skateboard sonar Eric Stevens Although blind, Matty is an excellent skateboarder, but when the former champion mocks him during the skating competition, Matty shows that seeing is not everything. OL15517896W
The Story of Beautiful Girl The Story of Beautiful Girl Rachel Simon A novel about a woman who can't speak, a man who is deaf, and a widow who finds herself suddenly caring for a newborn baby. Pennsylvania, 1968. Lynnie, and her sweetheart Homan, have escaped from Th… OL15719724W
National Geographic book of mammals National Geographic book of mammals National Geographic Society (U.S.). Special Publications Division A picture encyclopedia presenting a general introduction to the world's mammals and the vital statistics and behavior for each of the entries from aardvark to zorilla. OL15832261W
Invincible summer Invincible summer Hannah Moskowitz Over the course of several summers on the Atlantic coast, Chase struggles with his feelings for his best friend's sisters in the beach house next door while trying to get his own family through seemi… OL16260951W
King of the mound King of the mound Wes Tooke Twelve-year-old Nick loves baseball so after a year in the hospital fighting polio and with a brace on one leg, Nick takes a job with the team for which his father is catcher and gets to see the grea… OL16485756W
Enabling lives Enabling lives Brian T. McMahon 228 p. : 24 cm OL18204787W
Queer crips Queer crips John P. De Cecco Queer Crips: Disabled Gay Men and Their Stories reverberates with the sound of “cripgay” voices rising to be heard above the din of indifference and bias, oppression and ignorance. This unique collec… OL18459822W
She is not invisible She is not invisible Marcus Sedgwick A London teenager who is blind and her younger brother travel to New York to find their missing father, using clues from his notebook. Laureth Peak's father has taught her to look for recurring even… OL19670894W
Ironside Ironside Raymond Burr From their uniquely-equipped office at SFPD headquarters, Chief Ironside continues to lead his special police unit, fighting crime others cannot. His crack team includes Sgt. Ed Brown, ex-con-turned-… OL19717416W
I'm not so different I'm not so different Barbara Seuling A young girl explains that even though she needs to use a wheelchair she still enjoys the same activities as everyone else. OL20481268W
Medical management of long-term disability Medical management of long-term disability David Green xix, 311 pages : 26 cm OL23060516W
Why do some people use wheelchairs? Why do some people use wheelchairs? Mary Atkinson Explores the subject of disabilities through questions and answers, such as "Why does my friend wear a hearing aid," "Why do some people read with their fingers," and "Why do some buildings have ramp… OL24860930W
ADA resource guide ADA resource guide Illinois. Dept. of Human Services A summary of the ADA and a list of Illinois and federal agencies that handicapped persons might use if they suspect discrimination on account of their disability. OL24868225W
An uphill climb An uphill climb Dave Sargent Tells the story of a farm boy from Arkansas who could not read or write, and how he overcame his difficulties and went on to become a successful businessman. OL28591685W
Susan laughs Susan laughs Jeanne Willis,Tony Ross Rhyming couplets describe a wide range of common emotions and activities experienced by a little girl who uses a wheelchair. OL501182W
Wintering well Wintering well Lea Wait Twelve-year-old Will Ames and his sister Cassie go to stay with their sister in nearby Wiscasset, Maine, after a disabling accident ruins Will's plans for a career in farming. OL5713246W
Straw On The Wind  (Presents Plus) Straw On The Wind (Presents Plus) Power Love's agony... "At least with him you won't be limited to only half a man--lumbered with a cripple for a lover!" Rex Templeton seemed determined to push Sasha into the arms of another man. He … OL8273076W
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