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Helen Keller was nineteen months old when illness left her deaf and blind. In this autobiography, written while she was still a student at Radcliffe College, she describes the world that opened to her after her teacher Anne Sullivan spelled the word water into her hand: her education, her...

An approachable guide to being a thoughtful, informed ally to disabled people, with actionable steps for what to say and do (and what not to do) and how you can help make the world a more inclusive place ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: NPR, Booklist “A candid, accessible cheat sheet for...

En dag i april er en inspirerende historie af Morten Andersen. Det er en stærk fortælling om, hvad der sker når en ung mand fra det ene øjeblik til det andet bliver kørestolsbruger. Man får indblik i de fysiske og følelsesmæssige udfordringer en ulykkesramt mødes af. Men der er...

What if disability isn't a deficit to be prayed away? What if disability is divine? In My Disability Is Divine, award-winning author and disabled scholar Amy Kenny offers a dynamic theological meditation on the beauty and brilliance of disabled lives. Drawing from Scripture, history, and...

A humorous, profound debut memoir about chronic pain, accessibility, and young adulthood, by an acclaimed essayist and cartoonist. In 2021, Gabrielle Drolet developed a condition that made her unable to use her hands. It only worsened over time, and as a writer and artist, she had to learn new...

Master the vibrant linguistics of Deaf culture and unlock the profound power of visual, nonverbal communication. Perfect for your daily commute or a focused learning session, this eye-opening journey shatters widespread myths about how humans connect. Move beyond basic gestures to explore a...

Dive into an inspiring medical history of human resilience, where the quest to restore lost limbs transcends survival. Perfect for your daily commute or an afternoon of lifelong learning, this captivating exploration reveals how devastating injuries, brutal wars, and technological breakthroughs...

Explore the resilient history of deaf culture and the linguistic battles that shaped vibrant visual languages. Perfect for your daily commute or an afternoon of mindful learning, this inspiring narrative travels from ancient civilizations to the digital age. Discover how marginalized communities...

Explore the awe-inspiring intersection of medical history and human resilience in the race to engineer bionic limbs. Perfect for a thought-provoking commute, this fascinating exploration traces our quest to rebuild shattered bodies from ancient antiquity to the cutting edge of neural interfaces...

A profoundly personal investigation into the current state of eldercare and what it means to grow old in America "[Author Lucy] Schiller’s sensitive writing creates an elegiac listen that informs as well as it introspects." — Library Journal "Schiller unpacks a complicated subject with...

Why is a generation of women only now discovering they have ADHD? (Spoiler: misogyny.) A writer examines the cost of living with undiagnosed ADHD in this reported memoir about the girls medical science ignored. When Carla Ciccone is diagnosed with ADHD at thirty-nine—an evaluation prompted by...

A groundbreaking exploration of deafness by a young award-winning poet—a memoir, a cultural history, and a call to action hailed as “insightful, bighearted [and] a transformative story for all readers” (The New York Times Book Review) “Beautifully complicates and expands our...

Resultado de uma ampla investigação sobre as tensões entre identidade e diferença em famílias com filhos portadores de deficiências físicas, mentais e sociais, Longe da árvore é um ensaio monumental sobre a tolerância e a valorização da diversidade. Eleito um dos melhores livros do...

Live your best, unashamedly unmasked Autistic life with this invaluable resource featuring tools for navigating friendships, family, work, and love, from the author of Unmasking Autism. “Unmasking for Life should be read by not only autistic people but their loved ones, to ensure they...

A parent’s guide to empowering children to embrace their visible and invisible differences Meg Zucker was born with one finger on each hand, shortened forearms, and one toe on each misshapen foot, caused by a genetic condition called ectrodactyly. She would eventually pass this condition on to...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER WINNER 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 Waal A landmark...

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 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...

A powerful and much-needed collection that blends personal stories and resources to help members of liberal religious congregations foster accessible and inclusive communities for disabled people. In Beloved as We Are, community minister and mental health advocate Barbara F. Meyers and disability justice activist Shelly Rohe invite members of liberal religious congregations into the ongoing work of creating accessible and inclusive communities for disabled people and their loved ones.

How can I enjoy my hot disabled body whilst dealing with internalised ableism? How can I best navigate my sex life with mobility issues or a carer? Why are queer spaces so inaccessible - and what can I do about it? Andrew Gurza is seriously hot. He's also seriously disabled. Having spent a...