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Learning by Accident

A Caregiver?s True Story of Fear, Family, and Hope

par Rosemary Rawlins ...

On a sunny spring day, in an ordinary suburban kitchen, the phone rings. There’s been an accident. In one heartbeat, a family’s life is changed forever.After her husband, Hugh, is hit by a car while riding his bicycle, Rosemary Rawlins is plunged into twelve months of marathon caregiving, without the promise of a positive outcome. She works herself to the point of exhaustion to bring her ... En savoir plus

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On a sunny spring day, in an ordinary suburban kitchen, the phone rings. There’s been an accident. In one heartbeat, a family’s life is changed forever.After her husband, Hugh, is hit by a car while riding his bicycle, Rosemary Rawlins is plunged into twelve months of marathon caregiving, without the promise of a positive outcome. She works herself to the point of exhaustion to bring her
... En savoir plus
The Anti-Ableist Manifesto

Smashing Stereotypes, Forging Change, and Building a Disability-Inclusive World

par Tiffany Yu ...

Tiffany Yu takes readers on a revelatory examination of disability—how to unpack biases and build an inclusive and accessible world."A powerful journey, merging personal narratives with collective insights to confront and dismantle ableism. As someone deeply immersed in the study of prejudice, including the often-overlooked discrimination faced by people with disabilities, I find that Yu delivers ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $20.99 CAD Maintenant $2.99 CAD

Tiffany Yu takes readers on a revelatory examination of disability—how to unpack biases and build an inclusive and accessible world."A powerful journey, merging personal narratives with collective insights to confront and dismantle ableism. As someone deeply immersed in the study of prejudice, including the often-overlooked discrimination faced by people with disabilities, I find that Yu delivers
... En savoir plus
Unmasking Autism

Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity

par Devon Price PhD ...

A deep dive into the spectrum of Autistic experience and the phenomenon of masked Autism, giving individuals the tools to safely uncover their true selves while broadening society’s narrow understanding of neurodiversity“A remarkable work that will stand at the forefront of the neurodiversity movement.”—Barry M. Prizant, PhD, CCC-SLP, author of Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing AutismFor ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $16.99 CAD Maintenant $13.99 CAD

A deep dive into the spectrum of Autistic experience and the phenomenon of masked Autism, giving individuals the tools to safely uncover their true selves while broadening society’s narrow understanding of neurodiversity“A remarkable work that will stand at the forefront of the neurodiversity movement.”—Barry M. Prizant, PhD, CCC-SLP, author of Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing AutismFor
... En savoir plus
Life on the Bridge

Linking My World to Yours as an Autistic Therapist

par Kaelynn Partlow ...

From Autistic Advocate, Love on the Spectrum cast member, and therapist Kaelynn Partlow, a warm, personal, and practical guide to understanding autism—from behaviors to communication and beyond.You've heard from autistic authors.You've heard from therapists.Now hear from one extraordinary young woman who's both.Experience autism from the inside out through a rare fu... ... En savoir plus

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From Autistic Advocate, Love on the Spectrum cast member, and therapist Kaelynn Partlow, a warm, personal, and practical guide to understanding autism—from behaviors to communication and beyond.You've heard from autistic authors.You've heard from therapists.Now hear from one extraordinary young woman who's both.Experience autism from the inside out through a rare fu...
... En savoir plus
The Autistic Guide to Communicating and Connecting

Understanding our Communication Differences and Social Needs

par Niamh Garvey ...

"Autistic people communicate differently to non-autistic people, but that does not equate to communicating "wrong"."Written by autistic author Niamh Garvey, this book combines up-to-date research and lived experience perspectives to create the ultimate guide to supporting your autistic social self in hectic, everyday life.Split into three parts that cover communication, socialising and strategies ... En savoir plus

$21.99 CAD

"Autistic people communicate differently to non-autistic people, but that does not equate to communicating "wrong"."Written by autistic author Niamh Garvey, this book combines up-to-date research and lived experience perspectives to create the ultimate guide to supporting your autistic social self in hectic, everyday life.Split into three parts that cover communication, socialising and strategies
... En savoir plus
Care Work

Dreaming Disability Justice

par Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha ...

In this collection of essays, Lambda Literary Award–winning writer and longtime activist and performance artist Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha explores the politics and realities of disability justice, a movement that centers the lives and leadership of sick and disabled queer, trans, Black, and brown people, with knowledge and gifts for all.Care Work is a mapping of access as radical love, a ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

In this collection of essays, Lambda Literary Award–winning writer and longtime activist and performance artist Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha explores the politics and realities of disability justice, a movement that centers the lives and leadership of sick and disabled queer, trans, Black, and brown people, with knowledge and gifts for all.Care Work is a mapping of access as radical love, a
... En savoir plus
Disability Studies and the Environmental Humanities

Toward an Eco-Crip Theory

Modifié par Sarah Jaquette Ray, Jay Sibara ...

Although scholars in the environmental humanities have been exploring the dichotomy between “wild” and “built” environments for several years, few have focused on the field of disability studies, a discipline that enlists the contingency between environments and bodies as a foundation of its scholarship. On the other hand, scholars in disability studies have demonstrated the ways in which the ... En savoir plus

$43.99 CAD

Although scholars in the environmental humanities have been exploring the dichotomy between “wild” and “built” environments for several years, few have focused on the field of disability studies, a discipline that enlists the contingency between environments and bodies as a foundation of its scholarship. On the other hand, scholars in disability studies have demonstrated the ways in which the
... En savoir plus
Seeing Voices

Analyzing Sign Language Music

par Anabel Maler ...

Collections series Oxford Studies in Music Theory
We often think of music in terms of sounds intentionally organized into patterns, but music performed in signed languages poses considerable challenges to this sound-based definition. Performances of sign language music are defined culturally as music, but they do not necessarily make sound their only--or even primary--mode of transmission. How can we analyze and understand sign language music? ... En savoir plus

$32.39 CAD

We often think of music in terms of sounds intentionally organized into patterns, but music performed in signed languages poses considerable challenges to this sound-based definition. Performances of sign language music are defined culturally as music, but they do not necessarily make sound their only--or even primary--mode of transmission. How can we analyze and understand sign language music?
... En savoir plus
Absent Citizens

Disability Politics and Policy in Canada

par Michael J. Prince ...

Disability exists in the shadows of public awareness and at the periphery of policy making. People with disabilities are, in many respects, missing from the theories and practices of social rights, political participation, employment, and civic membership. Absent Citizens brings to light these chronic deficiencies in Canadian society and emphasizes the effects that these omissions have on the ... En savoir plus

$32.79 CAD

Disability exists in the shadows of public awareness and at the periphery of policy making. People with disabilities are, in many respects, missing from the theories and practices of social rights, political participation, employment, and civic membership. Absent Citizens brings to light these chronic deficiencies in Canadian society and emphasizes the effects that these omissions have on the
... En savoir plus
The Boys of Riverside

A Deaf Football Team and a Quest for Glory

par Thomas Fuller ...

**NAMED A BEST BOOK BY BOOK RIOT, AND MORE! • The incredible story of an all-deaf high school football team’s triumphant climb from underdog to undefeated, their inspirational brotherhood, a fascinating portrait of deafness in America, and the indefatigable head coach who spearheaded the team, by New York Times reporter and Page One Correspondent, Thomas Fuller."The Boys of Riverside is another ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD

**NAMED A BEST BOOK BY BOOK RIOT, AND MORE! • The incredible story of an all-deaf high school football team’s triumphant climb from underdog to undefeated, their inspirational brotherhood, a fascinating portrait of deafness in America, and the indefatigable head coach who spearheaded the team, by New York Times reporter and Page One Correspondent, Thomas Fuller."The Boys of Riverside is another
... En savoir plus
Miracle Boy Grows Up

How the Disability Rights Revolution Saved My Sanity

par 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
... En savoir plus
Invisible Illness

A History, from Hysteria to Long COVID

par Emily Mendenhall ...

**"An incisive study that illuminates the myriad complexities of chronic illness."—**Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)**"Movingly spotlights the struggles of chronically ill patients."—**Publishers WeeklyA moving cultural history of disability—and a powerful call to action to change how our medical system and society supports those with complex chronic conditionsFrom lupus to Lyme, i... ... En savoir plus

$31.89 CAD

**"An incisive study that illuminates the myriad complexities of chronic illness."—**Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)**"Movingly spotlights the struggles of chronically ill patients."—**Publishers WeeklyA moving cultural history of disability—and a powerful call to action to change how our medical system and society supports those with complex chronic conditionsFrom lupus to Lyme, i...
... En savoir plus
Tranquility Lost

The Occupation of Tranquille and Battle for Community Care in BC

par Gary Steeves ...

In 1983, the BC provincial government announced plans to close Tranquille, a large residential institution for persons with intellectual disabilities located outside Kamloops. The announcement was made with no community placement plans for residents. The nearly six hundred employees of Tranquille, members of the BC Government Employees Union and the Union of Psychiatric Nurses, were alarmed by the ... En savoir plus

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In 1983, the BC provincial government announced plans to close Tranquille, a large residential institution for persons with intellectual disabilities located outside Kamloops. The announcement was made with no community placement plans for residents. The nearly six hundred employees of Tranquille, members of the BC Government Employees Union and the Union of Psychiatric Nurses, were alarmed by the
... En savoir plus
Being Heumann

An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist

par Judith Heumann ...

**The feature film directed by CODA’s Sian Heder streams on Apple starting November 13th**"This important book will help ensure that every person gets a chance to live up to their full potential and will always have a place at the table.”—Hillary Clinton"Her life story as an activist will enlighten readers everywhere.”—Gloria Steinem**"Her fierce advocacy and work changing the laws around ... En savoir plus

$27.99 CAD

**The feature film directed by CODA’s Sian Heder streams on Apple starting November 13th**"This important book will help ensure that every person gets a chance to live up to their full potential and will always have a place at the table.”—Hillary Clinton"Her life story as an activist will enlighten readers everywhere.”—Gloria Steinem**"Her fierce advocacy and work changing the laws around
... En savoir plus
Uncharted

How Scientists Navigate Their Own Health, Research, and Experiences of Bias

Modifié par Skylar Bayer, Gabriela Serrato Marks ...

Winner, 2024 Choice Outstanding Academic TitlePeople with disabilities are underrepresented in STEM fields, and all too often, they face isolation and ableism in academia. Uncharted is a collection of powerful first-person stories by current and former scientists with disabilities or chronic conditions who have faced changes in their careers, including both successes and challenges, because of ... En savoir plus

$36.79 CAD

Winner, 2024 Choice Outstanding Academic TitlePeople with disabilities are underrepresented in STEM fields, and all too often, they face isolation and ableism in academia. Uncharted is a collection of powerful first-person stories by current and former scientists with disabilities or chronic conditions who have faced changes in their careers, including both successes and challenges, because of
... En savoir plus
Far From the Tree

Parents, Children and the Search for Identity

par Andrew Solomon ...

One of the Best Books of the 21st Century by The New York Times | Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award and the Books for a Better Life Award | One of The New York Times Book Review’s 10 Best Books of the YearThis masterpiece by the National Book Award–winning author of The Noonday Demon features stories of parents navigating profound differences with their children and finding meaning ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

One of the Best Books of the 21st Century by The New York Times | Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award and the Books for a Better Life Award | One of The New York Times Book Review’s 10 Best Books of the YearThis masterpiece by the National Book Award–winning author of The Noonday Demon features stories of parents navigating profound differences with their children and finding meaning
... En savoir plus
Divergent Mind

Thriving in a World That Wasn’t Designed for You

par Jenara Nerenberg ...

AUDIBLE EDITOR'S PICKThe bestselling, paradigm-shifting study of neurodivergent women—those with ADHD, autism, synesthesia, high sensitivity, and sensory processing disorder—exploring why these traits are overlooked in women and how society benefits from allowing their unique strengths to flourish.As a successful Harvard and Berkeley-educated writer, entrepreneur, and devoted mother, Jenara ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

AUDIBLE EDITOR'S PICKThe bestselling, paradigm-shifting study of neurodivergent women—those with ADHD, autism, synesthesia, high sensitivity, and sensory processing disorder—exploring why these traits are overlooked in women and how society benefits from allowing their unique strengths to flourish.As a successful Harvard and Berkeley-educated writer, entrepreneur, and devoted mother, Jenara
... En savoir plus
Haatchi and Little B

par Wendy Holden ...

Haatchi and Little B tells the inspiring and moving true story of Owen Howkins (also known as Little B, short for 'Buddy') and Haatchi, an Anatolian shepherd dog who was abandoned on a railway line as a puppy and left for dead.Thankfully, Haatchi was rescued, despite sustaining severe injuries. And so Haatchi, in turn, was able to rescue Owen, at the time an anxious and withdrawn little boy born ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD

Haatchi and Little B tells the inspiring and moving true story of Owen Howkins (also known as Little B, short for 'Buddy') and Haatchi, an Anatolian shepherd dog who was abandoned on a railway line as a puppy and left for dead.Thankfully, Haatchi was rescued, despite sustaining severe injuries. And so Haatchi, in turn, was able to rescue Owen, at the time an anxious and withdrawn little boy born
... En savoir plus
Beautiful

A beautiful girl. An evil man. One inspiring true story of courage

par Katie Piper ...

'I heard a horrible screaming sound, like an animal being slaughtered ... then I realised it was me.'When Katie Piper was 24, her life was near perfect. Young and beautiful, she was well on her way to fulfilling her dream of becoming a model.But then she met Daniel Lynch on Facebook and her world quickly turned into a nightmare ...After being held captive and brutally raped by her new boyfriend, ... En savoir plus

$12.99 CAD

'I heard a horrible screaming sound, like an animal being slaughtered ... then I realised it was me.'When Katie Piper was 24, her life was near perfect. Young and beautiful, she was well on her way to fulfilling her dream of becoming a model.But then she met Daniel Lynch on Facebook and her world quickly turned into a nightmare ...After being held captive and brutally raped by her new boyfriend,
... En savoir plus
In a Different Key

The Story of Autism

par John Donvan, Caren Zucker ...

PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST •NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Sweeping in scope but with intimate personal stories, this is a deeply moving book about the history, science, and human drama of autism.”—Walter Isaacson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Code Breaker“Remarkable . . . A riveting tale about how a seemingly rare childhood disorder became a salient fixture in our cultural landscape.”—< ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $14.99 CAD Maintenant $11.99 CAD

PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST •NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Sweeping in scope but with intimate personal stories, this is a deeply moving book about the history, science, and human drama of autism.”—Walter Isaacson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Code Breaker“Remarkable . . . A riveting tale about how a seemingly rare childhood disorder became a salient fixture in our cultural landscape.”—<
... En savoir plus
Disability Visibility

First-Person Stories from the Twenty-First Century

Modifié par Alice Wong ...

**A groundbreaking collection of first-person writing on the joys and challenges of the modern disability experience: Disability Visibility brings together the voices of activists, authors, lawyers, politicians, artists, and everyday people whose daily lives are, in the words of playwright Neil Marcus, "an art . . . an ingenious way to live." • Edited by MacArthur "Genius Grant" Fellow Alice Wong ... En savoir plus

$12.99 CAD

**A groundbreaking collection of first-person writing on the joys and challenges of the modern disability experience: Disability Visibility brings together the voices of activists, authors, lawyers, politicians, artists, and everyday people whose daily lives are, in the words of playwright Neil Marcus, "an art . . . an ingenious way to live." • Edited by MacArthur "Genius Grant" Fellow Alice Wong
... En savoir plus
And Neither Have I Wings to Fly

Labelled and Locked Up in Canada's Oldest Institution

par Thelma Wheatley ...

The shocking true story of the institutionalization and abuse of children and adults with intellectual and physical handicaps in Canada’s oldest provincial institution in Orillia, Ontario. Daisy Lumsden and her family were such victims, along with over ten thousand children, including infants, and adults with intellectual disabilities committed over the last century to the institution now known as ... En savoir plus

$8.69 CAD

The shocking true story of the institutionalization and abuse of children and adults with intellectual and physical handicaps in Canada’s oldest provincial institution in Orillia, Ontario. Daisy Lumsden and her family were such victims, along with over ten thousand children, including infants, and adults with intellectual disabilities committed over the last century to the institution now known as
... En savoir plus
Hazard

A Sister's Flight from Family and a Broken Boy

par Margaret Combs ...

Hazard is a poignant, unflinching memoir of the emotional intricacies of growing up with a severely disabled sibling. Margaret Combs shows how her Southern Baptist family coped with lived reality of autism in an era of ignorance and shame, the 1950s through the 1970s, and shares her own tragedy and anguish of being torn between helping her brother and yearning for her own life. Like many siblings ... En savoir plus

$1.99 CAD

Hazard is a poignant, unflinching memoir of the emotional intricacies of growing up with a severely disabled sibling. Margaret Combs shows how her Southern Baptist family coped with lived reality of autism in an era of ignorance and shame, the 1950s through the 1970s, and shares her own tragedy and anguish of being torn between helping her brother and yearning for her own life. Like many siblings
... En savoir plus
Visual Thinking

The Hidden Gifts of People Who Think in Pictures, Patterns, and Abstractions

par Temple Grandin PhD ...

**INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE NAUTILUS GOLD AWARD“A powerful and provocative testament to the diverse coalition of minds we’ll need to face the mounting challenges of the twenty-first century.” —Steve Silberman“An absolute eye-opener.” —Frans de WaalA landmark book that reveals, celebrates, and advocates for the special minds and contributions of visual thinkers**A quarter of a ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $13.99 CAD Maintenant $9.99 CAD

**INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE NAUTILUS GOLD AWARD“A powerful and provocative testament to the diverse coalition of minds we’ll need to face the mounting challenges of the twenty-first century.” —Steve Silberman“An absolute eye-opener.” —Frans de WaalA landmark book that reveals, celebrates, and advocates for the special minds and contributions of visual thinkers**A quarter of a
... En savoir plus

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