Popular Disabled Communities Books

15+ [Hand Picked] Popular Books On Disabled Communities

3.8/5

Teamwork: A Dog Training Manual for People with Disabilities by Stewart Nordensson , Lydia Kelley , Lydia Kelly , Stuart Gellman (Editor) , Scott Ash (Photographer)

Teaches people with physical disabilities to train their dogs in basic obedience as a foundation for service dog training! Easy to read and follow with the emphasis on positive attitude, praise and food reward, explains equipment for the novice handler and makes it very clear that people with disabilities can train their own dogs to be better behaved friends and companions Teaches people with physical disabilities to train their dogs in basic obedience as a foundation for service dog training! Easy to read and follow with the emphasis on positive attitude, praise and food reward, explains equipment for the novice handler and makes it very clear that people with disabilities can train their own dogs to be better behaved friends and companions. Explores canine behavior and behavior problems, including recognizing, preventing and correcting them.

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3.9/5

With the Light: Raising an Autistic Child by Keiko Tobe

When staffing changes at Masato's company get him transferred to a dead-end job in the middle of nowhere, more suffering and despair seem imminent for the Azuma family. However, Masato approaches the situation with aplomb and comes up with new ways to pave the way for Hikaru and those like him to become "cheerful working adults"...with surprising results. Hikaru himself se When staffing changes at Masato's company get him transferred to a dead-end job in the middle of nowhere, more suffering and despair seem imminent for the Azuma family. However, Masato approaches the situation with aplomb and comes up with new ways to pave the way for Hikaru and those like him to become "cheerful working adults"...with surprising results. Hikaru himself seems to be getting closer, bit by bit, to achieving this goal as the Azumas decide to foster their son's independence in a variety of ways, including getting to and from school on his own. But when Hikaru encounters an old acquaintance on the way home and leads Sachiko to a horrific discovery, will the Azumas be able to return a favor and help out a friend in need?

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4.9/5

With the Light: Raising an Autistic Child by Keiko Tobe

For most parents, their child's teenage years are just as bad, if not worse, than the terrible twos. But for Sachiko and Masato Azuma, the situation is further complicated by their son Hikaru's autism. As puberty strikes, Hikaru's growing sexual awareness creates uncomfortable and embarrassing situations, and begins to affect his little sister, Kanon. The already-taxed Sac For most parents, their child's teenage years are just as bad, if not worse, than the terrible twos. But for Sachiko and Masato Azuma, the situation is further complicated by their son Hikaru's autism. As puberty strikes, Hikaru's growing sexual awareness creates uncomfortable and embarrassing situations, and begins to affect his little sister, Kanon. The already-taxed Sachiko must find ways to alleviate the situation, while being mindful of the effects her approach may have on her children and on the people around them. But when Masato is told he has to relocate again for work, the pressure is really on Sachiko as the decision is made to move in with her mother-in-law, who has always been less-than-accommodating to Hikaru's needs. With new challenges arising daily - Hikaru tackling adolescence through the lens of autism, Kanon struggling with peer pressure, Masato throwing himself into the new job - will Sachiko, the Azuma family's rock, succumb to the cracks that have begun to form in her generally cheerful outlook on life?

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4.2/5

With the Light: Raising an Autistic Child by Keiko Tobe

A little effort goes a long way-that's what Sachiko, Honda-san, and Gunji-sensei learn as they struggle to work together to make life easier for the Special Education children. With the help of gadgets and the support of more people in their environment than meets the eye, Hikaru and Miyu become able to communicate better with the world around them. But when Hikaru's teen A little effort goes a long way-that's what Sachiko, Honda-san, and Gunji-sensei learn as they struggle to work together to make life easier for the Special Education children. With the help of gadgets and the support of more people in their environment than meets the eye, Hikaru and Miyu become able to communicate better with the world around them. But when Hikaru's teen idol classmate sends some mothers into a flashbulb frenzy that causes Hikaru to panic, other parents begin to question his presence alongside "normal" students in the classroom. Hikaru's first school trip also ends in disaster, when he gets separated from the group, and Sachiko begins to worry that Hikaru is losing his hard-fought place in society.

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4.7/5

With the Light: Raising an Autistic Child by Keiko Tobe

For Sachiko ANd Masato, it seems like only yesterday that their children, Hikaru and Kanon, were little. But these days, Kanon is about to start elementary school, while Hikaru is getting out into society and going to junior high by bus. However, in the outside world, some of Hikaru's insistences that were acceptable when he was younger are not so anymore. When one such ha For Sachiko ANd Masato, it seems like only yesterday that their children, Hikaru and Kanon, were little. But these days, Kanon is about to start elementary school, while Hikaru is getting out into society and going to junior high by bus. However, in the outside world, some of Hikaru's insistences that were acceptable when he was younger are not so anymore. When one such habit creates chaos during the morning commute, Sachiko has to find a way to clear up a serious misunderstanding with hikaru's fellow commuters and take steps to curb any behavior that might stand in the way of Hikaru living in the world as "a cheerful, working adult. " Furthermore, dealing with the negative perceptions that others including her mother—in—law have about Hikaru begins to take its toll on Sachiko, especially with Masato occupied at work. Will the stres of facing new challenges presented by Hikaru's autism drive a rift between the two?

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5/5

With the Light: Raising an Autistic Child by Keiko Tobe

Sachiko and Masato Azuma have overcome numerous obstacles in dealing with their firstborn son Hikaru's autism. Having saved their marriage from ending in ruins, the young couple has welcomed a healthy baby girl, Kanon, into their tight-knit family. But with the obvious differences between Hikaru's and Kanon's developmental abilities, it becomes apparent that social prejudi Sachiko and Masato Azuma have overcome numerous obstacles in dealing with their firstborn son Hikaru's autism. Having saved their marriage from ending in ruins, the young couple has welcomed a healthy baby girl, Kanon, into their tight-knit family. But with the obvious differences between Hikaru's and Kanon's developmental abilities, it becomes apparent that social prejudices against Hikaru's disability are never far away. As Hikaru moves into fourth grade, Sachiko encounters a new student, Miyu, whose mother has completely given up on her daughter's life and her own. With the help of Hikaru's beloved teacher, Aoki-sensei, Sachiko aims to bring hope back to Miyu's family. But when Aoki-sensei transfers to a different school and Hikaru's special education class is thrown into upheaval by yet another tragedy, can Sachiko continue to hold on to her own hope for her son's future?

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4/5

Real, Vol. 3 by Takehiko Inoue

Edición española, tercer volumen. Real es la obra más personal y experimental de Takehiko Inoue, el autor de Vagabond y Slam Dunk. Ganadora del premio artístico Media Arts Festival del año 2001, cuenta una historia basada en el baloncesto, pero desde un punto de vista completamente diferente. La trama se centra en tres personajes, cada uno ligado profundamente al deporte y c Edición española, tercer volumen. Real es la obra más personal y experimental de Takehiko Inoue, el autor de Vagabond y Slam Dunk. Ganadora del premio artístico Media Arts Festival del año 2001, cuenta una historia basada en el baloncesto, pero desde un punto de vista completamente diferente. La trama se centra en tres personajes, cada uno ligado profundamente al deporte y cada uno inmerso en un mundo completamente diferente que se conecta en alguna forma con el de los otros dos. Por un lado tenemos a Tomomi Nomiya, un macarra que ha perdido la oportunidad de jugar al baloncesto tras ser expulsado de su instituto. Por otro esta Kiyoharu Togawa, un atleta que queda confinado en una silla de ruedas al padecer una rara enfermedad en los huesos. Y finalmente tenemos a Hisanobu Takasahi, arrogante estudiante que ahora tiene el puesto de capitán del equipo del instituto de que Tomomi fuera expulsado. El estilo de dibujo de Inoue es absolutamente realista, del mismo nivel que el de Vagabond, pero con el plus de estar ambientado en el Japón moderno. Real es editado en España en tomos de más de 200 páginas en el mismo formato que el tankoubon japonés (igual al de Vagabond), cuenta con todas las páginas a color que incluye el original y trae aclaraciones de la traducción.

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4.4/5

Real, Vol. 4 by Takehiko Inoue

Kiyoharu Togawa is selected to compete for a coveted spot on Japan's National Wheelchair Basketball Team. But with the prospects of this upcoming challenge weighing heavy on his mind, he reflects upon the demons of his past--his battle with cancer and rehabilitation as well as his bitter conflicts with his father. Togawa's passion for his sport is just about the only thing Kiyoharu Togawa is selected to compete for a coveted spot on Japan's National Wheelchair Basketball Team. But with the prospects of this upcoming challenge weighing heavy on his mind, he reflects upon the demons of his past--his battle with cancer and rehabilitation as well as his bitter conflicts with his father. Togawa's passion for his sport is just about the only thing in life that can give him the strength to pull through.

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4.5/5

Real, Vol. 1 by Takehiko Inoue

A motorcycle accident, bone cancer, a speeding truck crashing into a boy on a stolen bicycle--tragic, life-changing events turn the worlds of three young men upside down. Three very different personalities have only one thing in common--their passion for basketball. Meet Tomomi Nomiya, a young tough whose passion for basketball is at the core of his very being. When he get A motorcycle accident, bone cancer, a speeding truck crashing into a boy on a stolen bicycle--tragic, life-changing events turn the worlds of three young men upside down. Three very different personalities have only one thing in common--their passion for basketball. Meet Tomomi Nomiya, a young tough whose passion for basketball is at the core of his very being. When he gets into a motorcycle accident rendering a girl paralyzed for life, his world is turned on its head. Tomomi quits his team, drops out of school, and struggles to find some kind of resolution to his oppressive feelings of guilt. From the creator of Slam Dunk and Vagabond, also available from VIZ Media.

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3.8/5

Real, Vol. 2 by Takehiko Inoue

Real es la obra más personal y experimental de Takehiko Inoue, el autor de Vagabond y Slam Dunk. Ganadora del premio artístico Media Arts Festival del año 2001, cuenta una historia basada en el baloncesto, pero desde un punto de vista completamente diferente. La trama se centra en tres personajes, cada uno ligado profundamente al deporte y cada uno inmerso en un mundo compl Real es la obra más personal y experimental de Takehiko Inoue, el autor de Vagabond y Slam Dunk. Ganadora del premio artístico Media Arts Festival del año 2001, cuenta una historia basada en el baloncesto, pero desde un punto de vista completamente diferente. La trama se centra en tres personajes, cada uno ligado profundamente al deporte y cada uno inmerso en un mundo completamente diferente que se conecta en alguna forma con el de los otros dos. Por un lado tenemos a Tomomi Nomiya, un macarra que ha perdido la oportunidad de jugar al baloncesto tras ser expulsado de su instituto. Por otro esta Kiyoharu Togawa, un atleta que queda confinado en una silla de ruedas al padecer una rara enfermedad en los huesos. Y finalmente tenemos a Hisanobu Takasahi, arrogante estudiante que ahora tiene el puesto de capitán del equipo del instituto de que Tomomi fuera expulsado. El estilo de dibujo de Inoue es absolutamente realista, del mismo nivel que el de Vagabond, pero con el plus de estar ambientado en el Japón moderno. Real es editado en España en tomos de más de 200 páginas en el mismo formato que el tankoubon japonés (igual al de Vagabond), cuenta con todas las páginas a color que incluye el original y trae aclaraciones de la traducción.

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4.2/5

Empowering Leadership: A Systems Change Guide for Autistic College Students and Those with Other Disabilities by Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation (With) , Autistic Self Advocacy Network (Compilation)

The Autistic Self Advocacy Network is honored to join The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation in presenting Empowering Leadership: A Systems Change Guide for Autistic College Students and Those With Other Disabilities, a resource for equipping the next generation of leaders in the disability rights movement. Empowering Leadership is a clear, detailed guide to help college stud The Autistic Self Advocacy Network is honored to join The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation in presenting Empowering Leadership: A Systems Change Guide for Autistic College Students and Those With Other Disabilities, a resource for equipping the next generation of leaders in the disability rights movement. Empowering Leadership is a clear, detailed guide to help college students with disabilities build a strong community of disability activists at their school, practice effective self-advocacy, and ensure that the legacy of disability advocacy continues long after they have graduated. In this handbook, you will find in-depth information on establishing a disability advocacy group at your school, navigating disability and mental health services, and ensuring that disabled students have a voice on campus. Among the wealth of content in this handbook is information on how to determine the difference between reasonable and unreasonable accommodations and how to request reasonable accommodation, tips on organizing meetings and events, and a variety of other tools and strategies for equipping student activists to effectively advocate for change on campus, share disability culture, and make the most of your college experience On behalf of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network and The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation, we wish you the best of luck as you continue to grow as activists, students, and self-advocates. Nothing About Us, Without Us!

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4.4/5

All You Need to Know About Disability is on Star Trek by Ilana Lehmann

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 in Starfleet? “All You Need to Know About Disability is on Star Trek” leads the reader on a bold exploration of the future for people with disabilities as portrayed in Star Trek. Ev 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 in Starfleet? “All You Need to Know About Disability is on Star Trek” leads the reader on a bold exploration of the future for people with disabilities as portrayed in Star Trek. Even though the connection between Star Trek and disability might not be readily apparent, Star Trek has frequently depicted many aspects of disability, chronic illness, and rehabilitation. In keeping with its message of hope, Star Trek usually portrays the role of the person with a disability in a positive light. Dr. Lehmann weaves a tapestry where technology and science, together with humanity’s struggles for social justice, create messages about disability. The management of conflicts, interpersonal relationships, and the difficulties in interactions with those alien to us in appearance, culture, and abilities are recurring themes in Star Trek. Each episode is multifaceted, and the messages conveyed are largely dependent on the perspective of the viewer. The book spotlights messages about impairments as seen in Star Trek. Topics such as medical ethics, definitions of disability, quality of life, coping strategies, and various disabilities come alive with dialogue, expert analysis, and humor. This is Star Trek after all. In addition, interviews with key scriptwriters provide new information about the inspiration for writing episodes about disability and stigma as well as empowerment and inclusion. The opinions of fans with disabilities and their family members offer yet another unique lens through which to view Star Trek.

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4.5/5

And Straight on Till Morning: Essays on Autism Acceptance by Autistic Self Advocacy Network

A collection of essays by Autistic writers on autism awareness, the cost of awareness, and working towards a future of acceptance.

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4.4/5

Criptiques by Caitlin Wood (Editor) , Cat Moran (Contributor)

Criptiques is a groundbreaking collection of essays by disabled authors examining the often overlooked, provocative sides of disability. Exploring themes of gender, sexuality, disability/crip culture, identity, ableism and much more, this important anthology provides much needed space for thought-provoking discourse from a highly diverse group of writers. Criptiques takes Criptiques is a groundbreaking collection of essays by disabled authors examining the often overlooked, provocative sides of disability. Exploring themes of gender, sexuality, disability/crip culture, identity, ableism and much more, this important anthology provides much needed space for thought-provoking discourse from a highly diverse group of writers. Criptiques takes a cue from the disability rights slogan "Nothing About Us Without Us," illuminating disability experiences from those with firsthand knowledge. Criptiques is for people invested in crip culture, the ones just discovering it, and those completely unfamiliar with the term. Authors who contributed to this collection include: Elsa S. Henry, Ibby Grace, Leroy Moore, Anna Hamilton, Rachel Cohen-Rottenberg, Eva Sweeney, Emily Ladau, Cheryl Green, Mia Mingus, Stefanie Snider, Cara Liebowitz, Nitika Raj, Nina G Comedian, Ben G., Kay Ulanday Barrett, Cat Moran, William Alton, Lydia Brown, Robin Tovey, Alyssa Hillary, Bethany Stevens, Jen Rinaldi, Samantha Walsh, Danine Spencer, Riva Lehrer.

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4.8/5

Sister Outsider: Essays and Speeches by Audre Lorde

A collection of fifteen essays written between 1976 and 1984 gives clear voice to Audre Lorde's literary and philosophical personae. These essays explore and illuminate the roots of Lorde's intellectual development and her deep-seated and longstanding concerns about ways of increasing empowerment among minority women writers and the absolute necessity to explicate the conc A collection of fifteen essays written between 1976 and 1984 gives clear voice to Audre Lorde's literary and philosophical personae. These essays explore and illuminate the roots of Lorde's intellectual development and her deep-seated and longstanding concerns about ways of increasing empowerment among minority women writers and the absolute necessity to explicate the concept of difference—difference according to sex, race, and economic status. The title Sister Outsider finds its source in her poetry collection The Black Unicorn (1978). These poems and the essays in Sister Outsider stress Lorde's oft-stated theme of continuity, particularly of the geographical and intellectual link between Dahomey, Africa, and her emerging self.

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