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[2020]., Juvenile, Sourcebooks Explore Call No: B Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Summary Note: Illustrated children's book that tells the story of Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins, a young girl confined to a wheelchair who, along with others, fought for the Americans With Disabilities Act. Includes additional information about the disabled community, a timeline, and a note from the author.
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2020., Sourcebooks, Incorporated Call No: 323.3 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: 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.
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[2020]., Juvenile, Sourcebooks Explore Call No: 323.3 7092 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "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 in the Capitol Crawl. The deeply affecting image of Jennifer crawling up the steps of Capitol Hill went viral and helped pressure Congress into passing the Americans with Disabilities Act. A powerfully illustrated biography of Jennifer's life and a celebration of youth activism, All the Way to the Top will teach all children that they have the power to make a difference"--
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[2019]., Specialized, ABC-CLIO an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC Call No: 362.4 0973 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to read this eBook Username onondaga Password student Series Title: Contemporary world issues.Summary Note: This volume offers a rare mix of interpretive chapters and primary sources that will be of value to anyone interested in learning about important disability-related issues from the perspective of disabled people themselves.
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By Hayes, Amy2017., Juvenile, PowerKids Press Call No: LS 323.3 Hay Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to watch Series Title: Civic participation: working for civil rights.Summary Note: Explores the history of the disability rights movement in the United States and how people with disabilities have gained the rights to equal education and employment opportunities.
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By Eboch, M. M.2019., Greenhaven Pub. Call No: 323.3 EBO Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Introducing issues with opposing viewpointsSummary Note: "People with disabilities, both physical and developmental, are an often-overlooked segment of civil rights movements. In fact, these individuals are among the most powerless in our society, even with organizations and professionals dedicated to fighting on their behalf. The self-advocacy movement seeks to empower the disabled to take control of their own lives. Through education about rights, laws, and 'the system,' disabled adults and teens, as well as the parents of disabled children, can have agency over their lives. The viewpoints in this volume offer guidance and opinions from different perspectives"--Provided by the publisher.
