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Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Description
In the 1970s an important disability rights law, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, was waiting to be signed. Judy [Heumann] and other disability rights activists fought for YES! They held a sit-in until Section 504 was signed into law. Section 504--established thanks in large part to the ongoing work of Judy and her community--laid the foundation for the Americans with Disabilities Act."--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Description
"Entering a building that has front steps, writing legibly, and doing several chores in one day are all things many able-bodied people do without a second thought. However, people with certain disabilities may find them difficult or impossible to do. Engaging fact boxes and informative charts give readers a basic introduction to the fight for disability rights, which has frequently been overlooked by mainstream society. Also included is a list of...
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Description
"Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth, Jennifer Keelan grew up battling--and overcoming--the limitations others set for her. From a lack of cutaway curbs and bus lifts to being denied enrollment at her neighborhood school, Jennifer was continually blocked from living the life she wanted. But after discovering the world of disability rights activism, she knew she had to use her voice to change things. When Jennifer was just eight years old, she participated...
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