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The quiet revolution
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James Haskins |
Focuses on the human and civil rights the handicapped are campaigning for, and on the various methods they are using to bring change to society and make it more aware of the needs of the disabled. |
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Not so different
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Shane Burcaw |
A picture book answering the questions young children ask Shane Burcaw about his wheelchair and life with Spinal Muscular Atrophy with equal parts optimism, humor, and empathy. |
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Disability rights movement
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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… |
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What makes us unique?
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Jillian Roberts |
A dynamic and approachable introduction to diversity. |
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Ugly
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Robert Hoge |
This book is based on the author that had a tumor on his face that made him ugly. It is a depressing story. |
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Friends with special needs
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Fred Rogers |
Discusses ways to get to know more about people who are different because of various handicaps. |
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Extraordinary friends
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Fred Rogers |
Focuses on people who are different, who might use equipment such as wheelchairs or special computers, who are more like you than you might think, and suggests ways to interact with them. |
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The Value of determination (Valuetales)
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Ann Donegan Johnson |
Focuses on Helen Keller's determination to hear, see, and speak and her equal determination to help others with handicaps similar to her own. |
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Don't call me special
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Thomas, Pat |
This books explores questions and concerns about disabilites in a simple and reassuring way. Learn how people deal with their disabilities to live happy and full lives. |
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Our teacher's in a wheelchair
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Mary Ellen Powers |
Text and photographs depict the activities of Brian Hanson, who is able to lead an active existence as a nursery school teacher despite a partial paralysis requiring the use of a wheelchair. |
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What's the matter, Royston Knapper?
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Gervase Phinn |
Eleven-year-old Royston Knapper is always up to mischief and in trouble with his teachers and parents as he disrupts his classroom, tricks his father, and brings home a vicious dog. |
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A look at physical handicaps
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Maria S. Forrai |
Text and photographs describe problems faced by people with physical handicaps such as blindness and paralysis. |
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Stronger than the rest
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Vashti Brown |
Brief biographical sketches of twenty men and women who overcame severe physical handicaps to achieve their goals. |
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Some Kids Are Deaf (Understanding Differences)
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Lola M. Schaefer |
"Simple text and photographs describe kids who are deaf, the ways they communicate, and some of their everyday activities--in both English and Spanish"--Provided by publisher. |
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