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Sitting Pretty

Author : Rebekah Taussig
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0062936816
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (629 download)

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Download or read book Sitting Pretty written by Rebekah Taussig and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2020-08-25 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A memoir-in-essays from disability advocate and creator of the Instagram account @sitting_pretty Rebekah Taussig, processing a lifetime of memories to paint a beautiful, nuanced portrait of a body that looks and moves differently than most. Growing up as a paralyzed girl during the 90s and early 2000s, Rebekah Taussig only saw disability depicted as something monstrous (The Hunchback of Notre Dame), inspirational (Helen Keller), or angelic (Forrest Gump). None of this felt right; and as she got older, she longed for more stories that allowed disability to be complex and ordinary, uncomfortable and fine, painful and fulfilling. Writing about the rhythms and textures of what it means to live in a body that doesn’t fit, Rebekah reflects on everything from the complications of kindness and charity, living both independently and dependently, experiencing intimacy, and how the pervasiveness of ableism in our everyday media directly translates to everyday life. Disability affects all of us, directly or indirectly, at one point or another. By exploring this truth in poignant and lyrical essays, Taussig illustrates the need for more stories and more voices to understand the diversity of humanity. Sitting Pretty challenges us as a society to be patient and vigilant, practical and imaginative, kind and relentless, as we set to work to write an entirely different story.

More Than a Wheelchair

Author : Erica Burrell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781734782837
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (828 download)

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Download or read book More Than a Wheelchair written by Erica Burrell and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-08 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

All the Way to the Top

Author : Annette Bay Pimentel
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1492688983
Total Pages : 35 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (926 download)

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Download or read book All the Way to the Top written by Annette Bay Pimentel and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-03-10 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2021 Schneider Family Book Award Young Children's Honor Book (American Library Association) Experience the true story of lifelong activist Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins and her participation in the Capitol Crawl in this inspiring autobiographical picture book. This beautifully illustrated story includes a foreword from Jennifer and backmatter detailing her life and the history of the disability rights movement. This is the story of a little girl who just wanted to go, even when others tried to stop her. Jennifer Keelan was determined to make a change—even if she was just a kid. She never thought her wheelchair could slow her down, but the way the world around her was built made it hard to do even simple things. Like going to school, or eating lunch in the cafeteria. Jennifer knew that everyone deserves a voice! Then the Americans with Disabilities Act, a law that would make public spaces much more accessible to people with disabilities, was proposed to Congress. And to make sure it passed, Jennifer went to the steps of the Capitol building in Washington DC to convince them. And, without her wheelchair, she climbed. ALL THE WAY TO THE TOP! A Rise: A Feminist Book Project Nominee A Junior Library Guild Selection All the Way to the Top is perfect for: Elementary school teachers looking for books to supplement disability rights curriculum and the history of the ADA (find a free Common-Core Aligned Educator Guide at www.sourcebooks.com) Parents looking for social justice picture books, books on activism and for young activists, and inspiring books for girls Parents, teachers, librarians, and guardians looking for beautifully illustrated, inspirational and educational books for young readers in their life

Moving Violations

Author : John Hockenberry
Publisher : Hyperion
ISBN 13 : 9780786881628
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (816 download)

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Download or read book Moving Violations written by John Hockenberry and published by Hyperion. This book was released on 1996-06-27 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A journalist for National Public Radio and ABC News recounts the challenges he has faced as a paraplegic at home and abroad, from the dangers of war-torn Iraq and Jerusalem to discrimination at home. Reprint.

Jessica's Box

Author : Peter Carnavas
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781912858477
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (584 download)

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Download or read book Jessica's Box written by Peter Carnavas and published by . This book was released on 2020-03 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

More Than A Wheelchair

Author : Kenneth Poole
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781662421037
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (21 download)

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Download or read book More Than A Wheelchair written by Kenneth Poole and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-26 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When you look at someone in a wheelchair, the wheelchair is not always what you should see. You do not know what that person is going through or what they have been through. So, before you are quick to judge a person, just think, that could be you someday or someone in your family. It is hard enough being in a wheelchair, then to have people around you look down on you and judge you or think you have a disease. This book is to let people know how easy it is to get hurt, whether you are on your job or whether you are in a car. So, the next time you see someone with a disability, do not be quick to judge.

Wheels of Courage

Author : David Davis
Publisher : Center Street
ISBN 13 : 1546084622
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (46 download)

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Download or read book Wheels of Courage written by David Davis and published by Center Street. This book was released on 2020-08-25 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Out of the carnage of World War II comes an unforgettable tale about defying the odds and finding hope in the most harrowing of circumstances. Wheels of Courage tells the stirring story of the soldiers, sailors, and marines who were paralyzed on the battlefield during World War II-at the Battle of the Bulge, on the island of Okinawa, inside Japanese POW camps-only to return to a world unused to dealing with their traumatic injuries. Doctors considered paraplegics to be "dead-enders" and "no-hopers," with the life expectancy of about a year. Societal stigma was so ingrained that playing sports was considered out-of-bounds for so-called "crippled bodies." But servicemen like Johnny Winterholler, a standout athlete from Wyoming before he was captured on Corregidor, and Stan Den Adel, shot in the back just days before the peace treaty ending the war was signed, refused to waste away in their hospital beds. Thanks to medical advances and the dedication of innovative physicians and rehabilitation coaches, they asserted their right to a life without limitations. The paralyzed veterans formed the first wheelchair basketball teams, and soon the Rolling Devils, the Flying Wheels, and the Gizz Kids were barnstorming the nation and filling arenas with cheering, incredulous fans. The wounded-warriors-turned-playmakers were joined by their British counterparts, led by the indomitable Dr. Ludwig Guttmann. Together, they triggered the birth of the Paralympic Games and opened the gymnasium doors to those with other disabilities, including survivors of the polio epidemic in the 1950s.Much as Jackie Robinson's breakthrough into the major leagues served as an opening salvo in the civil rights movement, these athletes helped jump-start a global movement about human adaptability. Their unlikely heroics on the court showed the world that it is ability, not disability, that matters most. Off the court, their push for equal rights led to dramatic changes in how civilized societies treat individuals with disabilities: from kneeling buses and curb cutouts to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Their saga is yet another lasting legacy of the Greatest Generation, one that has been long overlooked. Drawing on the veterans' own words, stories, and memories about this pioneering era, David Davis has crafted a narrative of survival, resilience, and triumph for sports fans and athletes, history buffs and military veterans, and people with and without disabilities.

A Boy in a Wheelchair

Author : Mary Benedict
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1543421954
Total Pages : 57 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (434 download)

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Download or read book A Boy in a Wheelchair written by Mary Benedict and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2017-05-11 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My book, A Boy in a Wheelchair, is a story about my son, Connor. The story goes through the struggles and joy of managing life with a broken leg. It may be helpful to parents out there who are going through a similar journey with a loved one who has been injured or struggling in some way. The story can be enjoyed by anyone of any age! The story touches on how to work together as a family, to accept help from others, and to have faith. I enjoyed writing this book, and I am excited to share the story with others!

Life on Wheels

Author : Gary Karp
Publisher : Demos Health
ISBN 13 : 9781932603330
Total Pages : 477 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (33 download)

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Download or read book Life on Wheels written by Gary Karp and published by Demos Health. This book was released on 2008-08-27 with total page 477 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are 1.7 million regular wheelchair users in the United State. Like anyone else, they work, marry, have children, travel, play sports, and are full members of their community. Life on Wheels makes sure they take full advantage of every available opportunity. It is the A-Z guide for all you need to know about every aspect of living with mobility impairment. This unique book offers an initial road map to the lifelong, complex, and fascinating road of the disability experience. Life on Wheels is primarily a guidebook for those with a mobility disability, offering practical information on how to: adapt your home choose a wheelchair explore your sexuality take care of your body and much more!

A Very Special Critter

Author : Mercer Mayer
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN 13 : 1984830759
Total Pages : 27 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (848 download)

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Download or read book A Very Special Critter written by Mercer Mayer and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2022-09-27 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Little Critter befriends a new student who uses a wheelchair in this classic full-color storybook! Children ages three to seven will enjoy this sweet story about friendship and acceptance, first published in 1992, with game cards, stickers, and a poster! Little Critter meets a student named Alex who uses a wheelchair. Before long, Little Critter learns Alex is just like everyone else, and they become the best of friends!

Dancing in a Wheelchair

Author : Fritz Mutti
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)

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Download or read book Dancing in a Wheelchair written by Fritz Mutti and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dancing in a Wheelchair is the story of one family's journey with HIV/AIDS. The authors lost two of their three sons to AIDS. It is a human story, a spiritual story, and a story that puts faces on statistics and that shares events that reveal our humanity and our vulnerability. Each parent tells his or her story in alternating, first-person paragraphs. The authors hope that their openness will help others learn, grow, change, and care.

Yes I Can!

Author : Kendra J. Barrett
Publisher : Magination Press
ISBN 13 : 9781433828690
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (286 download)

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Download or read book Yes I Can! written by Kendra J. Barrett and published by Magination Press. This book was released on 2018 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Carolyn is in a wheelchair, but she doesn't let that stop her! She can do almost everything the other kids can, even if sometimes she has to do it a little differently"--

Live the Impossible

Author : Jenny Smith
Publisher : Significant Publications
ISBN 13 : 9781737086703
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (867 download)

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Download or read book Live the Impossible written by Jenny Smith and published by Significant Publications. This book was released on 2021-07-10 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jenny Smith was a typical teenager-a gymnast and athlete who loved hair and makeup, played in a band, and was active in her church youth group. Then one bright summer morning, a spinal cord injury left her paralyzed from the chest down and dependent on others for her most basic needs. Privacy and independence seemed like things of the past. But Jenny refused to give up or give in to her disability, and over time she discovered that a wheelchair could take her places she'd never dared to imagine. She's traveled multiple times to Afghanistan and Mexico for wheelchair distributions and sports camps, and even rolled the New York City runway as a model during Fashion Week. Today, Jenny Smith is a spokesperson for independent and vibrant living with a disability. Her speeches, articles, and social media presence have touched thousands of lives.In Live the Impossible, Smith shares what it looks like to live with paralysis, from the everyday details most people never think about, to the countless people who have impacted her life along the way. With honesty and humor, faith and fortitude, Jenny shows us how we can all live the impossible, even when life doesn't go as planned.

Wheelchair Warrior

Author : Melvin Juette
Publisher : Temple University Press
ISBN 13 : 1592134769
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (921 download)

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Download or read book Wheelchair Warrior written by Melvin Juette and published by Temple University Press. This book was released on 2008-03-28 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Melvin Juette has said that becoming paralyzed in a shooting was "both the worst and best thing that happened" to him. This memoir re-constructs the defining moments of his life with the assistance of sociologist Ronald Berger. It is bracketed by Berger's introduction and conclusion, which places this narrative in proper sociological context.

Some Kids Use Wheelchairs

Author : Lola M. Schaefer
Publisher : Capstone
ISBN 13 : 1543509983
Total Pages : 25 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (435 download)

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Download or read book Some Kids Use Wheelchairs written by Lola M. Schaefer and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2018-01-01 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some people use wheelchairs to get to and from places. What does that mean? Using simple, engaging text and full-color photos, readers learn why someone would use a wheelchair and what daily life is like for someone who can't walk. This book includes a video, which launches via a 4D app.

Willie the Wheelchair

Author : Remon M. Jourdan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781935706779
Total Pages : 26 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (67 download)

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Download or read book Willie the Wheelchair written by Remon M. Jourdan and published by . This book was released on 2012-03-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Willie the wheelchair is a delightful story that gently addresses the topics of fitting-in and self-discovery. It encourages children to accept what makes one different " --P. [4] of cover.

Mr. Gringle's Magical Wheelchair

Author : Natalie Gonchar
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781612543154
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (431 download)

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Download or read book Mr. Gringle's Magical Wheelchair written by Natalie Gonchar and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "After the neighborhood bullies end up breaking Lisa's wheelchair, her kind neighbor, Mr. Gringle, gives her a new one, colorful and complete with magic powers! With this magical chair, Lisa finds that she can stand up for herself and her friends against those bullies - but maybe she'll realize the magic power was really inside her all along."--