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Miracle Boy Grows Up

How the Disability Rights Revolution Saved My Sanity

by Ben Mattlin ...

Ben Mattlin lives a normal, independent life. Why is that interesting? Because Mattlin was born with spinal muscular atrophy, a congenital weakness from which he was expected to die in childhood. Not only did Mattlin live through childhood, he became one of the first students in a wheelchair to attend Harvard, from which he graduated and became a professional writer. His advantage? Mattlin’s life ... Read more

$24.99 CAD

Ben Mattlin lives a normal, independent life. Why is that interesting? Because Mattlin was born with spinal muscular atrophy, a congenital weakness from which he was expected to die in childhood. Not only did Mattlin live through childhood, he became one of the first students in a wheelchair to attend Harvard, from which he graduated and became a professional writer. His advantage? Mattlin’s life
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Sensational Kids

Hope and Help for Children with Sensory Processing Disorder

by Lucy Jane Miller, Doris A. Fuller ...

The authoritative bestseller that presents the latest research on Sensory Processing Disorder--Revised and updatedSensory Processing Disorder is an increasingly common diagnosis, with a wide range of symptoms that can be difficult for parents and pediatricians to identify. In Sensational Kids, internationally renowned expert Dr. Miller shares her more than forty years of experience and research ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

The authoritative bestseller that presents the latest research on Sensory Processing Disorder--Revised and updatedSensory Processing Disorder is an increasingly common diagnosis, with a wide range of symptoms that can be difficult for parents and pediatricians to identify. In Sensational Kids, internationally renowned expert Dr. Miller shares her more than forty years of experience and research
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Crip Authorship

Disability as Method

Edited by Mara Mills, Rebecca Sanchez ...

2024 Daniel E. Griffiths Research Award Winner2024 Outstanding Academic Title, given by Choice ReviewsAn expansive volume presenting crip approaches to writing, research, and publishing.Crip Authorship: Disability as Method is an expansive volume presenting the multidisciplinary methods brought into being by disability studies and activism. Mara Mills and Rebecca Sanchez have convened lead... ... Read more

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2024 Daniel E. Griffiths Research Award Winner2024 Outstanding Academic Title, given by Choice ReviewsAn expansive volume presenting crip approaches to writing, research, and publishing.Crip Authorship: Disability as Method is an expansive volume presenting the multidisciplinary methods brought into being by disability studies and activism. Mara Mills and Rebecca Sanchez have convened lead...
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Reading Between the Signs Workbook

A Cultural Guide for Sign Language Students and Interpreters

by Anna Mindess ...

This helpful workbook functions as a companion and supplement to Anna Mindess's earlier book, Reading Between the Signs: A Cultural Guide for Sign Language Interpreters, a recognized classic text for sign language interpreters and ASL students. It is arranged to correspond with the theory presented in the book and expands its focus to the relativity of politeness and the distinction between direct ... Read more

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This helpful workbook functions as a companion and supplement to Anna Mindess's earlier book, Reading Between the Signs: A Cultural Guide for Sign Language Interpreters, a recognized classic text for sign language interpreters and ASL students. It is arranged to correspond with the theory presented in the book and expands its focus to the relativity of politeness and the distinction between direct
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Howard B. Wigglebottom and the Power of Giiving

A Christmas Story

by Howard Binkow, Reverend Ana ...

Illustrated by Susan F. Cornelison ...

Series Book 7 - Howard B. Wigglebottom
Howard learns to be grateful for what he has and to value non-material things. At Christmas time, he learns the true spirit of the holidays and finds happiness by giving instead of getting. Tips and lessons are included. Teacher and counselor approved. The seventh book in the award winning Howard B. Wigglebottom series. Print a poster at www.wedolisten.org. ... Read more

$4.99 CAD

Howard learns to be grateful for what he has and to value non-material things. At Christmas time, he learns the true spirit of the holidays and finds happiness by giving instead of getting. Tips and lessons are included. Teacher and counselor approved. The seventh book in the award winning Howard B. Wigglebottom series. Print a poster at www.wedolisten.org.
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Just Think, I Could Have Been Normal: Growing up Extraordinary with Cerebral Palsy

by Nova Bannatyne-Eng ...

"Just Think, I Could Have Been Normal" is Nova Bannatyne-Eng's poignant story about growing up with cerebral palsy and, in particular, her challenges and triumphs. Nova was one of the first students with a significant disability to be integrated into, and graduate from, public school in British Columbia. Nova fought for acceptance, and countless others followed in her footsteps."I want you to meet ... Read more

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"Just Think, I Could Have Been Normal" is Nova Bannatyne-Eng's poignant story about growing up with cerebral palsy and, in particular, her challenges and triumphs. Nova was one of the first students with a significant disability to be integrated into, and graduate from, public school in British Columbia. Nova fought for acceptance, and countless others followed in her footsteps."I want you to meet
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Sensory Theatre

How to Make Interactive, Inclusive, Immersive Theatre for Diverse Audiences by a Founder of Oily Cart

by Tim Webb ...

Sensory Theatre: How to Make Interactive, Inclusive, Immersive Theatre for Diverse Audiences by a Founder of Oily Cart is an accessible step-by-step guide to creating theatre for inclusive audiences, such as young people on the autism spectrum or affected by other neuro-divergent conditions and children under two.Conventional theatre relies on seeing and hearing to involve its audience; sensory ... Read more

$71.99 CAD

Sensory Theatre: How to Make Interactive, Inclusive, Immersive Theatre for Diverse Audiences by a Founder of Oily Cart is an accessible step-by-step guide to creating theatre for inclusive audiences, such as young people on the autism spectrum or affected by other neuro-divergent conditions and children under two.Conventional theatre relies on seeing and hearing to involve its audience; sensory
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Reading Between the Signs

Intercultural Communication for Sign Language Interpreters

by Anna Mindess ...

"A must-read! An enlightening book ... a defining document in the literature of Deaf culture." - Linda Bove, Certified Deaf Interpreter, Actress, ConsultantIn Reading Between the Signs, Anna Mindess provides a perspective on a culture that is not widely understood-American Deaf culture. With the collaboration of three distinguished Deaf consultants, Mindess explores the implications of cultural ... Read more

$22.99 CAD

"A must-read! An enlightening book ... a defining document in the literature of Deaf culture." - Linda Bove, Certified Deaf Interpreter, Actress, ConsultantIn Reading Between the Signs, Anna Mindess provides a perspective on a culture that is not widely understood-American Deaf culture. With the collaboration of three distinguished Deaf consultants, Mindess explores the implications of cultural
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Une école pour tous

L'intégration scolaire des élèves handicapés ou en difficulté

by Richard Leonard, Germain Duclos ...

Series series Collection intervenir
Les auteurs s’attardent à la façon de contourner les obstacles des apprenants et aux ressources pouvant être mobilisées pour diminuer les exclusions et permettre aux enfants handicapés ou en difficulté d’apprendre et de s’épanouir davantage. ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

Les auteurs s’attardent à la façon de contourner les obstacles des apprenants et aux ressources pouvant être mobilisées pour diminuer les exclusions et permettre aux enfants handicapés ou en difficulté d’apprendre et de s’épanouir davantage.
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Teaching Pupils with Visual Impairment

A Guide to Making the School Curriculum Accessible

Edited by Ruth Salisbury ...

Series series Access and Achievement
Bursting with practical advice, suggestions and handy tips, providing readers with a positive starting point for sharing ideas and good practice, this is a key practical guide to making learning accessible for primary and secondary school pupils with visual impairment.This user-friendly book shows how, with appropriate support, pupils with visual impairment in mainstream schools can have as ... Read more

$101.68 CAD

Bursting with practical advice, suggestions and handy tips, providing readers with a positive starting point for sharing ideas and good practice, this is a key practical guide to making learning accessible for primary and secondary school pupils with visual impairment.This user-friendly book shows how, with appropriate support, pupils with visual impairment in mainstream schools can have as
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Navigating Complexities

The Intersectionality of Blackness and Disability in Higher Education

by Leroy Baker ...

Academic accommodations have become quite commonplace in universities in the Global North. At their best, accommodations support the rights of all students to an education, enabling students with disabilities or those who learn differently to succeed in the university and beyond. But are accommodations truly at their best? Reflecting on his own experiences as a Black student with a disability as ... Read more

$45.99 CAD

Academic accommodations have become quite commonplace in universities in the Global North. At their best, accommodations support the rights of all students to an education, enabling students with disabilities or those who learn differently to succeed in the university and beyond. But are accommodations truly at their best? Reflecting on his own experiences as a Black student with a disability as
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DitzAbled Princess

A Comical Diary Inspired by Real Life

by Jewel Kats ...

Jewel at 33 is a Princess in her own right.She's a fun-loving, demanding Diva who loves to shop as much she loves to write. Jewel is the apple of everyone's eye--be it her doting family, her doctor for her never-ending bowel issues, her pushy book editor and especially her frugal husband's soft spot. So, what's Jewel's weakness? Her pet dogs: Snowie and Dolly. Particularly, naughty Snowie who is ... Read more

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Jewel at 33 is a Princess in her own right.She's a fun-loving, demanding Diva who loves to shop as much she loves to write. Jewel is the apple of everyone's eye--be it her doting family, her doctor for her never-ending bowel issues, her pushy book editor and especially her frugal husband's soft spot. So, what's Jewel's weakness? Her pet dogs: Snowie and Dolly. Particularly, naughty Snowie who is
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How Behavioral Optometry Can Unlock Your Child's Potential

Identifying and Overcoming Blocks to Concentration, Self-Esteem and School Success with Vision Therapy

by Joel H. Warshowsky ...

Visual dysfunctions can limit children's concentration, self esteem and school success as they struggle to understand fundamentals such as colors, letters and how to judge distance. With the right help, these obstacles can be overcome, allowing children to reach their full potential and see the world clearly.This accessible book explores how visual problems develop and how they can be reversed ... Read more

$26.39 CAD

Visual dysfunctions can limit children's concentration, self esteem and school success as they struggle to understand fundamentals such as colors, letters and how to judge distance. With the right help, these obstacles can be overcome, allowing children to reach their full potential and see the world clearly.This accessible book explores how visual problems develop and how they can be reversed
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The View From Down Here

Life as a Young Disabled Woman

by Lucy Webster ...

A powerful, eye-opening insight into navigating the world as a disabled young womanWomen's lives are shaped by sexism and expectations. Disabled people's lives are shaped by ableism and a complete lack of expectations. But what happens when you're subjected to both sets of rules?This powerful, honest, hilarious, and furious memoir from journalist and advocate Lucy Webster looks at life at the ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

A powerful, eye-opening insight into navigating the world as a disabled young womanWomen's lives are shaped by sexism and expectations. Disabled people's lives are shaped by ableism and a complete lack of expectations. But what happens when you're subjected to both sets of rules?This powerful, honest, hilarious, and furious memoir from journalist and advocate Lucy Webster looks at life at the
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AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE

Ultímate Guide to learn ASL and Become fuent in I-month, with Bonus Large and Detailed Pictures

by Holly J. Jones ...

**AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE: Ultimate Guide to Learn ASL and Become Fluent in 1-Month, with Bonus Large and Detailed Pictures**Unlock the world of American Sign Language with this comprehensive guide, expertly crafted for beginners, enthusiasts, and anyone looking to dive into ASL quickly and effectively. This essential book combines a month-long learning journey with hands-on, visual learning ... Read more

$20.27 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

**AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE: Ultimate Guide to Learn ASL and Become Fluent in 1-Month, with Bonus Large and Detailed Pictures**Unlock the world of American Sign Language with this comprehensive guide, expertly crafted for beginners, enthusiasts, and anyone looking to dive into ASL quickly and effectively. This essential book combines a month-long learning journey with hands-on, visual learning
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The Hearing Impaired Child

by Mr Dan Goldstein, Dan Goldstein ...

The Hearing Impaired Child introduces the background issues of hearing impairment then discusses specific aspects. These include causes of hearing loss, speech and language, personality and emotional development, and careers. Appendices provide checklists for language acquisition and reading and writing skills, lists of useful addresses, a helpful glossary and references for further reading. ... Read more

$74.99 CAD

The Hearing Impaired Child introduces the background issues of hearing impairment then discusses specific aspects. These include causes of hearing loss, speech and language, personality and emotional development, and careers. Appendices provide checklists for language acquisition and reading and writing skills, lists of useful addresses, a helpful glossary and references for further reading.
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La société des invisibles

Immersion dans le monde du handicap et des lésions cérébrales

by Cyril Desjeux ...

Series series La société inclusive
Les traumatismes crâniens et les accidents vasculaires cérébraux sont les premières causes de handicap acquis. Or, le handicap est politique. Il dépend de choix sociétaux et des priorités que se donnent nos gouvernements, mais il est également une manière de signifier des rapports de pouvoir fondés sur les différences perçues entre les personnes en termes de déficiences, de troubles, d’incapacités ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Les traumatismes crâniens et les accidents vasculaires cérébraux sont les premières causes de handicap acquis. Or, le handicap est politique. Il dépend de choix sociétaux et des priorités que se donnent nos gouvernements, mais il est également une manière de signifier des rapports de pouvoir fondés sur les différences perçues entre les personnes en termes de déficiences, de troubles, d’incapacités
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Educação de surdos

formação, estratégias e prática docente

Edited by Wolney Gomes Almeida ...

O livro permite a construção de novos olhares sobre a educação e a atuação docente. Confronta o educador com a grande necessidade de formação profissional, problematizando o contexto educacional e a realidade da surdez como diferença. ... Read more

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O livro permite a construção de novos olhares sobre a educação e a atuação docente. Confronta o educador com a grande necessidade de formação profissional, problematizando o contexto educacional e a realidade da surdez como diferença.
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Disability Sport

by Karen P. DePauw, Susan J. Gavron ...

The e-book format allows readers to bookmark, highlight, and take notes throughout the text. When purchased through the HK site, access to the e-book is immediately granted when your order is received. ... Read more

$57.99 CAD

The e-book format allows readers to bookmark, highlight, and take notes throughout the text. When purchased through the HK site, access to the e-book is immediately granted when your order is received.
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The Fat Pedagogy Reader

Challenging Weight-Based Oppression Through Critical Education

Edited by Erin Cameron, Constance Russell ...

Series Book 467 - Counterpoints
Over the past decade, concerns about a global «obesity epidemic» have flourished. Public health messages around physical activity, fitness, and nutrition permeate society despite significant evidence disputing the «facts» we have come to believe about «obesity». We live in a culture that privileges thinness and enables weight-based oppression, often expressed as fat phobia and fat bullying. New ... Read more

$69.99 CAD

Over the past decade, concerns about a global «obesity epidemic» have flourished. Public health messages around physical activity, fitness, and nutrition permeate society despite significant evidence disputing the «facts» we have come to believe about «obesity». We live in a culture that privileges thinness and enables weight-based oppression, often expressed as fat phobia and fat bullying. New
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Ableist Rhetoric

How We Know, Value, and See Disability

by James L. Cherney ...

Series series RSA Series in Transdisciplinary Rhetoric
Ableism, a form of discrimination that elevates “able” bodies over those perceived as less capable, remains one of the most widespread areas of systematic and explicit discrimination in Western culture. Yet in contrast to the substantial body of scholarly work on racism, sexism, classism, and heterosexism, ableism remains undertheorized and underexposed. In this book, James L. Cherney takes a ... Read more

$32.99 CAD

Ableism, a form of discrimination that elevates “able” bodies over those perceived as less capable, remains one of the most widespread areas of systematic and explicit discrimination in Western culture. Yet in contrast to the substantial body of scholarly work on racism, sexism, classism, and heterosexism, ableism remains undertheorized and underexposed. In this book, James L. Cherney takes a
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Making Inclusion Work for Children with Dyspraxia

Practical Strategies for Teachers

by Lois Addy, Gill Dixon ...

Drawing on their considerable experiences of the syndrome, as well as current research findings, the authors help teachers and other education professionals to better understand the needs of a dyspraxic child. Through practical strategies, they show how teachers can make all the difference to a child's ability to succeed in the classroom, and case studies show how parents, teachers and therapists ... Read more

$76.94 CAD

Drawing on their considerable experiences of the syndrome, as well as current research findings, the authors help teachers and other education professionals to better understand the needs of a dyspraxic child. Through practical strategies, they show how teachers can make all the difference to a child's ability to succeed in the classroom, and case studies show how parents, teachers and therapists
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Universal Design for Learning in Physical Education

by Lauren J. Lieberman, Michelle Grenier, Ali Brian, Katrina Arndt ...

The practice of universal design—of making a product or environment accessible to all individuals—has been around for a long time. But, until now, that practice has never been explored in depth in the field of physical education.This groundbreaking text provides a much-needed link between universal design and physical education, extending boundaries as it offers physical educators a systematic ... Read more

$47.99 CAD

The practice of universal design—of making a product or environment accessible to all individuals—has been around for a long time. But, until now, that practice has never been explored in depth in the field of physical education.This groundbreaking text provides a much-needed link between universal design and physical education, extending boundaries as it offers physical educators a systematic
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Developing Educationally Meaningful and Legally Sound IEPs

by Mitchell L. Yell, David F. Bateman, James G. Shriner ...

Series series Special Education Law, Policy, and Practice
The purpose of this book is to assist readers to use better practices when developing educationally meaningful and legally sound Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Beginning with the history and purpose of IEPs, this book examines the context and reasons IEPs were first created. The core chapters address better practices in conducting assessments, developing present levels of academic ... Read more

$42.99 CAD

The purpose of this book is to assist readers to use better practices when developing educationally meaningful and legally sound Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Beginning with the history and purpose of IEPs, this book examines the context and reasons IEPs were first created. The core chapters address better practices in conducting assessments, developing present levels of academic
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