The disability experience working toward belonging / Hannalora Leavitt ; illustrations by Belle Wuthrich.

SeriesOrca issues
Orca issues. ^A1398890
Contents Introduction -- Let's talk disabilities -- A brief history of disability -- The culture of disability -- The culture of independence -- Engineering a brighter future with technology -- Advocacy and the politics of disability -- A final word from the author.
Abstract "People with disabilities (PWDs) have the same aspirations for their lives as you do for yours. The difference is that PWDs don't have the same access to education, employment, housing, transportation and healthcare in order to achieve their goals. In The Disability Experience you'll meet people with different kinds of disabilities, and you'll begin to understand the ways PWDs have been ignored, reviled and marginalized throughout history. The book also celebrates the triumphs and achievements of PWDs and shares the powerful stories of those who have fought for change." -- Amazon.com.
Abstract "This nonfiction book for teens provides a history of disability, describes types of disabilities and examines the challenges faced by people living with disabilities."-- Provided by publisher.
General notePlace of publication from publisher's website.
General note"Edited by Sarah N. Harvey"--Title page verso.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographic references (pages 178-179) and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Other formsIssued also in electronic formats.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2020944960
ISBN9781459819283 (softcover)
ISBN1459819284 (softcover)
ISBN9781544456812 (FollettBound)
ISBN1544456816 (FollettBound)

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