Disability Does Not Mean Stupidity

Disability Does Not Mean Stupidity
Author: Shannique Smith
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 45
Release: 2022-08-29
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 166411789X
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Eighteen poems and 220 quotes. Writing has given me pride, whereby discovering greatness from unthinkable sources. I did not give up, I refuse to give in to anger that presents itself often but I flush away. My future aim is to become a professor specialising in Human Resources. Most importantly, I want to do advocacy for Disability Rights.

Scapegoat

Scapegoat
Author: Katharine Quarmby
Publisher: Granta Books
Total Pages: 189
Release: 2011-06-02
Genre: History
ISBN: 1846273463
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Every few months there's a shocking news story about the sustained, and often fatal, abuse of a disabled person. It's easy to write off such cases as bullying that got out of hand, terrible criminal anomalies or regrettable failures of the care system, but in fact they point to a more uncomfortable and fundamental truth about how our society treats its most unequal citizens. In Scapegoat, Katharine Quarmby looks behind the headlines to question and understand our discomfort with disabled people. Combining fascinating examples from history with tenacious investigation and powerful first person interviews, Scapegoat will change the way we think about disability - and about the changes we must make as a society to ensure that disabled people are seen as equal citizens, worthy of respect, not targets for taunting, torture and attack.

Disability Visibility

Disability Visibility
Author: Alice Wong
Publisher: Vintage
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2020-06-30
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1984899430
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“Disability rights activist Alice Wong brings tough conversations to the forefront of society with this anthology. It sheds light on the experience of life as an individual with disabilities, as told by none other than authors with these life experiences. It's an eye-opening collection that readers will revisit time and time again.” —Chicago Tribune One in five people in the United States lives with a disability. Some disabilities are visible, others less apparent—but all are underrepresented in media and popular culture. Activist Alice Wong brings together this urgent, galvanizing collection of contemporary essays by disabled people, just in time for the thirtieth anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, From Harriet McBryde Johnson’s account of her debate with Peter Singer over her own personhood to original pieces by authors like Keah Brown and Haben Girma; from blog posts, manifestos, and eulogies to Congressional testimonies, and beyond: this anthology gives a glimpse into the rich complexity of the disabled experience, highlighting the passions, talents, and everyday lives of this community. It invites readers to question their own understandings. It celebrates and documents disability culture in the now. It looks to the future and the past with hope and love.

You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?!

You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?!
Author: Kate Kelly
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 504
Release: 2006-04-25
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0743288947
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A revised and updated edition of the classic self-help book that has served as a lifeline to the millions of adults who have ADHD! With over a quarter million copies in print, You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?! is one of the bestselling books on attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder ever written. There is a great deal of literature about children with ADHD, but what do you do if you have ADHD and aren't a child anymore? This indispensable reference—the first of its kind written for adults with ADHD by adults with ADHD—focuses on the experiences of adults, offering updated information, practical how-tos, and moral support to help readers deal with ADHD. It also explains the diagnostic process that distinguishes ADHD symptoms from normal lapses in memory, lack of concentration or impulsive behavior, offering guidance on how your reframe our view of ADHD and embrace its benefits. Here's what's new: The new ADHD medications and their effectiveness The effects of ADHD on human sexuality The differences between male and female ADHD—including falling estrogen levels and its impact on cognitive function The power of meditation ADHD coaching tricks and tips And the book still includes the tried-and-true advice about: Achieving balance by analyzing one's strengths and weaknesses Getting along in groups, at work and in intimate and family relationships—including how to decrease discord and chaos Learning the mechanics and methods for getting organized and improving memory Seeking professional help, including therapy and medication

Playing The Part (The Rosewoods #3)

Playing The Part (The Rosewoods #3)
Author: Katrina Abbott
Publisher: Over The Cliff Publishing
Total Pages: 206
Release: 2014-03-23
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:
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Kaylee Bennett has never felt like she really fit in at The Rosewood Academy for Academic Excellence, but this year she feels even more like an outsider. Life has done a one-eighty for Kaylee and as she returns to the posh school for girls, she can’t bring herself to tell her secret to her friends and definitely not her long term crush, Phillip Carson. Not that Kaylee could ever imagine he would be attracted to a quiet bookworm like her anyway. But then there’s Declan Ryan, the gorgeous exchange student who seems to be interested, until Kaylee finds out his secret and why he might actually be into her, and it has nothing to do with her charm or love of English literature. To complicate matters, Kaylee gets stuck running the school’s production of Romeo and Juliet, directing both Declan and Phillip with the help of Rosewood’s sexy first year teacher, Mr. Stratton—as if the Westwood boys weren’t enough of a distraction! Determined to stay away from Declan and make things work with Phillip, Kaylee isolates herself from her friends and hides out in the house of cards she’s built to protect herself, but how long will it stay standing? Playing The Part is the third book in The Rosewoods, an exciting new Young Adult series for readers who love fun, flirty love stories. Books by Katrina Abbott: The Rosewoods Series: Taking the Reins Masquerade Playing the Part Reading Between the Lines I'll Never Forget (short story) This Point Forward Risking It All (short story) Making Ripples Acting Out Hitting the Target (August 2015) Keywords: contemporary romance, young adult contemporary romance, boarding school, high school, friendship, boys, kissing, first love, humorous romance, romantic humor, funny romance, flirting, teen, teenage, equestrian, Olympics, rich, wealthy, elite, young adult, new adult, coming of age, love triangle, boys, relationships, firsts, new girl, Shakespeare, school play, Hollywood, Celebuspawn, scholarships, royal, celebrity

Mental Retardation Doesn't Mean "stupid"!

Mental Retardation Doesn't Mean
Author: Robert E. Cimera
Publisher: R & L Education
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2006
Genre: Education
ISBN:
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An essential tool for parents, seasoned teachers, and other individuals involved in the life of somebody who happens to have mental retardation, this book provides readers with scores of useful resources, including websites, professional organizations, and support groups.

When Big Issues Happen to Little Girls

When Big Issues Happen to Little Girls
Author: Erin Munroe
Publisher: Health Communications, Inc.
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2010-12
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0757315321
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Explores dangers and problems that girls face today, including cutting, cyberbullying, substance abuse, learning disabilities and social anxiety, with information on intervention and coping strategies.

A History of Intelligence and 'Intellectual Disability'

A History of Intelligence and 'Intellectual Disability'
Author: C F Goodey
Publisher: Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2013-07-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1409482359
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Starting with the hypothesis that not only human intelligence but also its antithesis 'intellectual disability' are nothing more than historical contingencies, C.F. Goodey's paradigm-shifting study traces the rich interplay between labelled human types and the radically changing characteristics attributed to them. From the twelfth-century beginnings of European social administration to the onset of formal human science disciplines in the modern era, A History of Intelligence and 'Intellectual Disability' reconstructs the socio-political and religious contexts of intellectual ability and disability, and demonstrates how these concepts became part of psychology, medicine and biology. Goodey examines a wide array of classical, late medieval and Renaissance texts, from popular guides on conduct and behavior to medical treatises and from religious and philosophical works to poetry and drama. Focusing especially on the period between the Protestant Reformation and 1700, Goodey challenges the accepted wisdom that would have us believe that 'intelligence' and 'disability' describe natural, trans-historical realities. Instead, Goodey argues for a model that views intellectual disability and indeed the intellectually disabled person as recent cultural creations. His book is destined to become a standard resource for scholars interested in the history of psychology and medicine, the social origins of human self-representation, and current ethical debates about the genetics of intelligence.

Nothing About Us Without Us

Nothing About Us Without Us
Author: James I. Charlton
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 215
Release: 1998-03-27
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0520925440
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James Charlton has produced a ringing indictment of disability oppression, which, he says, is rooted in degradation, dependency, and powerlessness and is experienced in some form by five hundred million persons throughout the world who have physical, sensory, cognitive, or developmental disabilities. Nothing About Us Without Us is the first book in the literature on disability to provide a theoretical overview of disability oppression that shows its similarities to, and differences from, racism, sexism, and colonialism. Charlton's analysis is illuminated by interviews he conducted over a ten-year period with disability rights activists throughout the Third World, Europe, and the United States. Charlton finds an antidote for dependency and powerlessness in the resistance to disability oppression that is emerging worldwide. His interviews contain striking stories of self-reliance and empowerment evoking the new consciousness of disability rights activists. As a latecomer among the world's liberation movements, the disability rights movement will gain visibility and momentum from Charlton's elucidation of its history and its political philosophy of self-determination, which is captured in the title of his book. Nothing About Us Without Us expresses the conviction of people with disabilities that they know what is best for them. Charlton's combination of personal involvement and theoretical awareness assures greater understanding of the disability rights movement.

The Ultimate Guide to Sex and Disability

The Ultimate Guide to Sex and Disability
Author: Cory Silverberg
Publisher: Cleis Press
Total Pages: 411
Release: 2016-09-06
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 157344636X
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The Ultimate Guide to Sex and Disability is the first complete sex guide for people who live with disabilities, pain, illness, or chronic conditions. Useful for absolutely everyone, regardless of age, gender, or sexual orientation, the book addresses a wide range of disabilities — from chronic fatigue, back pain, and asthma to spinal cord injury, hearing and visual impairment, multiple sclerosis, and more. Expertly written by a medical doctor, a sex educator, and a disability activist, The Ultimate Guide provides readers with encouragement, support, and all the information they need to create a sex life that works for them. The authors cover all aspects of sex and disability, including building a positive sexual self-image; positions to minimize stress and maximize pleasure; dealing with fatigue or pain during sex; finding partners and talking with partners about sex and disability; adapting sex toys; and more.