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Count us in: growing up with Down syndrome
Par Jason Kingsley. 1994
Two young men, both diagnosed with Down syndrome at birth, write about how they earned their independence. Assisted by their…
mothers, Kingsley and Levitz talk about their challenges, mutual respect and affection, expectations, special and mainstream education, and family support. Topics echo the concerns of most young people: school, friends, money, jobs, life, sex, and marriageStanding on one foot
1994
Nine essays by blind adults relating experiences regarding their blindness. Kenneth Jernigan writes about the pitfalls of social conditioning and…
of accepting the public's mistaken ideas of a blind person's limitations. Marc Maurer describes becoming a father for the first time, and Gwen Nelson offers her experience as a jurorA special kind of hero: Chris Burke's own story
Par Chris Burke. 1991
Chris Burke, also known as Corky Thatcher, co-star of the ABC television series "Life Goes On," reveals how he succeeded…
in life despite having Down syndrome. His teachers, colleagues, and the Burke family talk about what it is like to live and work with ChrisHand, heart & mind: the story of the education of America's deaf people
Par Lou Walker. 1994
Surveys the education of deaf people since ancient times. The author describes discrimination; early schools in Europe; and the feud…
between the Gallaudets, father and son, and Alexander Graham Bell over the methods used to educate deaf people in America. She also discusses the 1988 demand by deaf students for a deaf president at Gallaudet University. For grades 5-8 and older readersA high door sill for keeping water out is just one of the barriers to shipboard travel for those with…
physical handicaps. The authors (one well-traveled and paraplegic) give data about which cruises and boats (from large ships to small sailboats) are accommodating. They note the size of passageways, the availability of elevators and "handicapped" cabins, and the need for an attendantMother-to-be: a guide to pregnancy and birth for women with disabilities
Par Judith Rogers. 1991
An occupational therapist who is disabled, Rogers saw the need for this book during her own pregnancy and those of…
her anxious clients. Included are the experiences of thirty-six women with a variety of disabilities, discussion on the impact of having children, information on the stages of pregnancy, and an explanation of when a cesarean section may be necessaryUnbearable weight: feminism, Western culture, and the body
Par Susan Bordo. 1993
Collection of essays examining eating disorders and body image in terms of contemporary culture, consumerism, and women's experiences in other…
areas. Bordo, a philosophy professor, backs up her analysis with the history of society's attitudes towards women's bodies from the ancient Greek philosophers through the Victorian ageAs the twig is bent
Par Kenneth Jernigan. 1992
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) presents essays from individuals who discuss aspects of growing up blind. Overcoming others'…
misconceptions about blindness is the central theme among experiences such as being overprotected as children, deciding whether or not to use a cane, and seeking employment. Contributions range from a seven-year-old boy to the creator of the braille math code. Many stress the importance of NFB in their livesWhat you should know about blindness, services for the blind, and the organized blind movement
Par Kenneth Jernigan. 1992
This guide published by the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) includes information on blindness (definition, causes, and misconceptions) and…
descriptions of services (books, employment, education, and products) offered through NFB and other agencies. Also discusses the history of NFB, key people in the organization, and NFB special interest divisionsInternational yearbook of library service for blind and physically handicapped individuals, volume 1, 1993
Par Inc Friends of Libraries for Blind and Physically Handicapped Individuals in North America. 1993
Volume one of journal designed to "heighten awareness of library services for blind and physically handicapped individuals worldwide" discusses aspects…
of services in various countries. Includes reports on technology and a chronology of international servicesAre you the one for me?: Knowing who's right & avoiding who's wrong
Par Barbara Angelis. 1992
Author of bestselling Secrets about Men Every Woman Should Know (RC 31291) questions our understanding of relationships. De Angelis identifies…
ten types of relationships that won't work, and six qualities to look for in a mate. Includes self-evaluation exercises based on the author's theories about sexual attraction, compatibility, and commitment levels. BestsellerThe freedom bell
Par Kenneth Jernigan. 1992
In a collection of essays individuals discuss aspects of their blindness, and many emphasize the impact that the National Federation…
of the Blind has had on their lives. The title refers to the bell that is rung at the Louisiana Center for the Blind to celebrate a member's success or an event that may have meaning for all individuals who are blind. One essayist describes her relief at shedding self-imposed limitations and beginning a careerContinuing with the messages put forth in The Road Less Traveled (RC 17113, BR 5732), Peck lectures as both psychiatrist…
and spiritual guide. He stresses striving for self-love rather than self-esteem and proposes that being disillusioned and being confused are actually signs of mental health. Some strong language. BestsellerNow I see
Par Charley Boswell. 1969
Boswell tells the story of his life, beginning with being blinded in 1944 and abandoning his hopes for a baseball…
career. After painful readjustment, he went on to become a successful businessman, father of three children, and National Blind Golf Champion. Boswell's account is based on his conviction that "lives frustrated by physical misfortune can be turned into new directions by new interests."A world waiting to be born: civility rediscovered
Par M. Peck. 1993
Peck believes that society is no longer civil in the workplace and within the family. He presents case histories of…
counseling sessions for individuals at home and at work, illustrating how people may become more aware of themselves and their effect on others--thus restoring civility to society. He suggests submission to a Higher Power through prayer, and looking at the broad picture. Some strong language. BestsellerThe care and feeding of the long white cane: instructions in cane travel
Par Thomas Bickford. 1993
The author, blind himself, begins with instructions for novices in cane use and continues with step-by-step advice on walking within…
buildings, following traffic patterns, and using public transportation. Also discussed are recreational hiking and dealing with inclement weatherNo pity: people with disabilities forging a new civil rights movement
Par Joseph Shapiro. 1993
Shapiro examines society's range of prejudices towards disabled individuals--including the insult of marveling over a disabled acquaintance's normality, or being…
amazed when a disabled person chooses not to exploit technology that would "cure" the disability. He then describes the lives of individuals who have been denied even the basic tools and assistance necessary for freedomRehabilitation Act Amendments of 1992
Par United States. 1992
Public Law 102-569 was enacted by Congress on October 29, 1992, "to revise and extend the programs of the Rehabilitation…
Act of 1973." Provisions of this bill include the establishment of a national council on disability, the creation of independent living services for older individuals who are blind, and a section dealing with special training projectsUp at Oxford
Par Ved Mehta. 1993
Continues Mehta's autobiographical series and forms a sequel to The Stolen Light (RC 29519, BR 7793). For the author, simply…
getting to Oxford was the fulfillment of a dream, and meant England was to become his third spiritual home, after India and America. He recounts making friends, making history his chosen field of study, making do in a medieval city, and making an effort to hide his feelings about his inadequacies and frustrationsEducational rights of children with disabilities: a primer for advocates
Par Eileen Ordover. 1991
An attorney and a co-director of the Center for Law and Education detail the rights that the Individuals with Disabilities…
Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ensure for people with disabilities. They explain the Individualized Education Program, mainstreaming, educational evaluations, dispute resolution, and other factors