Kategoria BISAC: Social Science >> People with Disabilities

Rethinking modern prostheses contributes new insights into the historical experiences of disability through detailed exploration of the nineteenth- and twentieth-century foundations of modern prosthetic industries and its many complexities.

Consumers have responded to prosthetic technologies in many different ways throughout history - while some have used them to assist everyday living, others have rejected such devices and the ways in which they 'fix' their impaired body to the medical profession's view of 'normalcy'. The diversity of lived experiences of prosthetic...

The World Is My Oyster

There are many sayings which I
Have held fast to throughout my life
Eventually, the world will know them

Whether you think my way will work
Or not, my
Redeemer is on my side and will
Lead me straight into a
Divine eternity but not before fulfilling all my dreams

I know that none of us are promised tomorrow because,
Soon and very soon, our Lord, Jesus Christ, will return

Maybe I won't be able to convince all of
You that life has gone that well for me; your belief doesn't matter;

This is a true story about the journey of autism and my three sons. My eldest is now 20, the second eldest is 18, and my baby is 17. Back when my children were born, people were not too familiar with autism and some had never heard of it. The title From a Moth to a Butterfly emphasizes that my boys are not what labels them. They should not have to fit into the norm of society, but should be accepted for who they are. The moth represents how some perceive others with an invisible disability, while the butterfly is how I see my boys. They are beautiful, unique individual people, who will...

Marian asks us to see the interconnectedness of the Spirit within each and every individual. So often we view ourselves as well as others as separate and different. But no matter what their circumstances, each person has a connection with the Spirit and with one another. God calls us to look for the love within each person and to recognize his love within each individual. This book is written in a poetry format as a piece of children's literature. She wants to share her belief that the Spirit is everywhere in everyone. We are challenged to see only love.

Of the myriad of approaches to the treatment of autism spectrum disorders, Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) has the most research support. It is not perfect, and its imperfection is highlighted by the inadequate training of many if not most of its practitioners. Autism is a burgeoning condition - in some locations it is estimated to effect one in every seventy-five children - and the numbers of instructor-therapists required to meet their need for treatment is ensuring that many enter the field with inadequate training. Of course, lack of training is not unique to practitioners of ABA; the...

Of the myriad of approaches to the treatment of autism spectrum disorders, Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) has the most research support. It is not perfect, and its imperfection is highlighted by the inadequate training of many if not most of its practitioners. Autism is a burgeoning condition - in some locations it is estimated to effect one in every seventy-five children - and the numbers of instructor-therapists required to meet their need for treatment is ensuring that many enter the field with inadequate training. Of course, lack of training is not unique to practitioners of ABA; the...

On November 13, 2013, young Hugo's life changed forever. It was the day he received his service dog, Koda. Koda trained for two years at Autism Service Dogs of America in Oregon to be the most amazing service dog ever.

Koda helps Hugo every single day to be safe, healthy, and independent. From morning to night, Koda is by Hugo's side to make sure everything goes okay. Koda even goes to school and rides the bus with Hugo.

Hugo's Hero, a picture book for children, introduces autism and the use of autism service dogs. With interactive questions and an engaging child's...

We are all on a journey. At this time, many of us baby boomers are on a journey of caring for our aging parents. Any life journey has its ups and downs. Many children never see this in their future. There are lots of feelings: frustration, hopelessness, anger, and inability to cope.

This book is about my mother and our journey, with her becoming the person cared for and I the caregiver. It is honoring mother and her struggle. It is a book of care, love, support, and hope.

We are all on a journey. At this time, many of us baby boomers are on a journey of caring for our aging parents. Any life journey has its ups and downs. Many children never see this in their future. There are lots of feelings: frustration, hopelessness, anger, and inability to cope.

This book is about my mother and our journey, with her becoming the person cared for and I the caregiver. It is honoring mother and her struggle. It is a book of care, love, support, and hope.

The adoption of the Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities (CPRD) by the United Nations in 2006 is the first comprehensive and binding treaty on the rights of people with disabilities. It establishes the right of people with disabilities to equality, dignity, autonomy, full participation, as well as the right to live in the community, and the right to supported decision-making and inclusive education. Prior to the CRPD, international law had provided only limited protections to people with disabilities.

This book analyses the development of disability...

Gallaudet's youthful social and political entanglements included involvement with Connecticut's conservative, state-established...