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People with disabilities are among the most adversely affected during conflict situations or when natural disasters strike. They experience higher mortality rates, have fewer available resources and……続きを見る

In this ground-breaking new work, Dan Goodley makes the case for a novel, distinct, intellectual, and political project – dis/ability studies – an orientation that might encourage us to think again ……続きを見る

In Strong Enough to Bend, author Judith K. Witherow compiles a sampling from four decades of her essays and poems that describe the real life experiences of a disabled, mixed blood Native American I……続きを見る

With increasing numbers of students with invisible disabilities attending college and university, faculty and staff find themselves faced with new challenges. This practical handbook provides lectur……続きを見る

The second edition of this powerful book examines the disproportionate placement of Black and Hispanic students in special education. The authors present compelling, research-based stories represent……続きを見る

International Review of Research in Developmental Disabilities is an ongoing scholarly look at research into the causes, effects, classification systems, and syndromes of developmental disabilities.……続きを見る

A Girl and Five Brave Horses is the story of Sonora Carver and was the basis for the movie Wild Hearts Can't be Broken. Carver answered the following want ad: Wanted: Attractive young woman who can ……続きを見る

This is the story of Michael Kennedy's life. Born in 1960 with significant disabilities, he describes his early experiences living in three different institutions for the mentally retarded and how h……続きを見る

Over the past fifty years, design and branding have become omnipotent in the market and have made their way to other domains as well. Given their potential to divide humans into categories and label……続きを見る

This celebration of short stories, poems, and essays gives us a glimpse into the Deaf signing community, something that literature by hearing authors featuring deaf characters has rarely done. Betwe……続きを見る

For several years, Merlin Sprague drove a small passenger bus for a senior center. It was an unusual occupation (but then, what occupation isn’t unusual in its own way). In Stories From The Bus Merl……続きを見る

Even a darkening world can be brilliantly lit from within. Born with a rare genetic mutation called Usher Syndrome type III, Rebecca Alexander has been simultaneously losing both her sight and heari……続きを見る

Whilst legislation may have progressed internationally and nationally for disabled people, barriers continue to exist, of which one of the most pervasive and ingrained is attitudinal. Social attitud……続きを見る

From the seventeenth century to the early years of the twentieth, the population of Martha’s Vineyard manifested an extremely high rate of profound hereditary deafness. In stark contrast to the expe……続きを見る

There are more opportunities than ever before for young people with disabilities to participate in sport and adapted physical education. For example, there are more than 3.7 million athletes worldwi……続きを見る

Reading Victorian Deafness is the first book to address the crucial role that deaf people, and their unique language of signs, played in Victorian culture. Drawing on a range of works, from fiction ……続きを見る

A groundbreaking study of deafness, by a philosopher who combines the scientific erudition of Oliver Sacks with the historical flair of Simon Schama. There is nothing more personal than the human vo……続きを見る

How many psychiatric diagnoses can we pin on Lt. Barclay? Did Seven of Nine have autism? How many wheelchairs were there on Star Trek? Did Janeway have an addiction? Who is the most unethical doctor……続きを見る

What does it mean when a child is having difficulty with developmental milestones like walking, talking, and learning to read and write? What are the signs that a disability might be present, and wh……続きを見る

One in five families has a child with special health care needs-but medical and human service professionals often don't get the training they need to provide long-term, integrated care for these chi……続きを見る

Exploring contemporary theory and practice surrounding loss and bereavement for people with intellectual disabilities (ID), this book brings together international contributors with a range of acade……続きを見る

In The Forgotten Ones, originally published in 1972, Anne-Marie Henshel examines the lives of a group of persons living within the community who had been diagnosed at one time or another as mentally……続きを見る

First published in 2001. This is Volume 2 in a series on the science of mental health and focuses on Autism. It begins with an overview presentation of a case and a recent consensus description of d……続きを見る

Friendship, even for the most able, requires hard work, and the odds are heavily stacked against those with autism spectrum conditions. Designed for younger children, typically between the ages of t……続きを見る

David Pilgrim PhD is Professor of Health & Social Policy in the Department of Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology at the University of Liverpool. 続きを見る

A satirical piece about the process and rules of creative writing in today's climate. It not only breaks the rules on novel-writing but breaks the rules of the benefits system as was, as well as the……続きを見る

"Ein bemerkenswertes Buch von literarischer Kraft." (aspekte, ZDF) "Regelrecht verschlugen habe ich dieses Buch wie einen Krimi." (Marion Brüssel, Hebammenforum Berlin) "Ein sehr anrührendes Buch, d……続きを見る

It is awe-inspiring to witness the relationship between a blind person and their loyal, hard-working, intelligent, and loving guide dogs. Of course, every guide dog and blind person is different, s……続きを見る

What key issues and challenges affect the lives of people with severe disabilities today's and what should tomorrow's professionals do to address them? Aligned with the core values and agenda of TAS……続きを見る

As self-employment becomes a viable option for more and more adults with significant disabilities, give them realistic, practical guidance and support with the NEW edition of this popular guidebook.……続きを見る