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Born in Ghana, West Africa, with one deformed leg, he was dismissed by most people--but not by his mother, who taught him to reach for his dreams. As a boy, Emmanuel hopped to school more than two miles each way, learned to play soccer, left home at age thirteen to provide for his family, and, eventually, became a cyclist. He rode an astonishing four hundred miles across Ghana in 2001, spreading his powerful message: disability is not inability. Today,...
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English
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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."--
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Greenwillow
Pub. Date
c1983.
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English
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Charles is the new boy in the first-grade class, and he is blind. His classmates want to be helpful. Should they protect Charles or treat him like everybody else? No one knows for sure.Then one day Danny, Charles, and Anna Maria get into trouble. Can Charles take charge and help his friends?
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Albert Whitman & Company
Pub. Date
2016.
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English
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"Janine is good at a lot of things like singing, cheering, and spelling big words. But she is not very good at sports--her body just doesn't work like the other kids'. On field day at school, Janine tries her best to finish each challenge"--
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"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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Big Buddy Books, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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In this title, readers learn common symptoms and behaviors of physical disabilities and how it affects kids at school and in relationships. Text includes suggestions on how to be a kind and respectful friend to someone who has physical disabilities and appropriate activities kids can enjoy together. A famous person who has overcome the challenges of physical disability is highlighted.
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Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2014.
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English
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"Based on the New York Times bestseller, UNTIL TUESDAY, this full-color picture book filled with adorable photographs tells the story of the amazing service dog who helps former U.S. Army Captain Luis Carlos Montalván overcome his combat-related wounds"--
12) I will dance
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Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2020.
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English
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Eva's cerebral palsy makes it difficult for her to do many things, but she longs to dance and, finally, her dream is realized. Includes author's note and information about Young Dance Company.
14) King for a day
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Lee & Low Books, Inc
Pub. Date
[2013]
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English
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"Even though he is confined to a wheelchair, a Pakistani boy tries to capture the most kites during Basant, the annual spring kite festival, and become "king" for the day. Includes an afterword about the Basant festival"--Provided by publisher.
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Faber & Faber Limited
Pub. Date
2021.
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English
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Imagine you were asked the same question again and again throughout your life... Imagine if it was a question that didn't bring about the happiest of memories... This is the experience of one-legged Joe, a child who just wants to have fun in the playground... Constantly seen first for his disability, Joe is fed up of only ever being asked about his leg. All he wants to do is play Pirates. But as usual, one after the other, all the children ask him...
16) The printer
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Publisher
Peachtree
Pub. Date
c2003.
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English
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A boy recalls the day his deaf father saved everyone's life when fire broke out at the newspaper printing plant where he worked.
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Capstone Editions, a capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2020]
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English
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May is the founder and sole owner of Word Saver, Inc. Ahe solves problems on her own. However, when a tornado threatens the town, May quickly realizes that teamwork may be the word of the day.--
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Magnificent makers volume 3
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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"In the Maker Maze--a magical makerspace--Violet and Pablo, along with their classmate Henry, learn all about the senses and how different people might experience them"--
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