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Disability Awareness Resource Guide

Books

DiLeo, D. (2007). Raymond's room: Ending the segregation of people with disabilities. St. Augustine, FL: Training Resource Network.

Epilepsy Foundation of America. (2009). Seizures & you: Take charge of the facts: An epilepsy awareness program for teens [kit]. [Landover, MD]: Epilesy Foundation of America.

Grandin, T., & Attwood, T. (2012). Different--not less: Inspiring stories of achievement and successful employment from adults with autism, Asperger's, and ADHD. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons Inc.

Guter, B., & Killacky, J. R. (Eds.). (2004). Queer crips: Disabled gay men and their stories. New York: Harrington Park Press.

Jewell, G., & Nichelson, T. (2011). I'm walking as straight as I can: Transcending disability in Hollywood and beyond. Toronto: ECW Press.

Johnson, M. (2006). Disability awareness - do it right!: Your all-in-one how-to guide: Tips, techniques, & handouts for a successful awareness day from the Ragged edge online community. Louisville, KY: Advocado Press.

Leicester, M. (2007). Special stories for disability awareness: Stories and activities for teachers, parents, and professionals. Philadelphia, PA: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Mooney, J. (2007). The short bus: A journey beyond normal. New York: Henry Holt.

Moore, G., Littlewood, K., & Wilson, J. (2012). Catherine's story. London: Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

Riley, C. A. (2005). Disability & the media: Prescriptions for change. Lebanon, NH: University Press of New England.

Rousso, H. (2013). Don't call me inspirational: A disabled feminist talks back. Philadelphia: Temple University Press.

Shakespeare, T. (2006). Disability rights and wrongs. New York: Routledge.

Schneider, K. (2010). Your treasure hunt: Disabilities and finding your gold. Edina, MN: Beaver's Pond Press.


Videos


Bentson, C., Hazard, M., Rumsey, E., & Rumsey, D. (2007). Carl Bentson: Mr. Positive [DVD recording]. Saint Paul, MN: Center for International Education.

Bowers, K., Shore, C., Jewell, G., Grandin, T., & Cross, T. (2005). Possibilities, disabilities, & the arts [DVD recording]. California: Normal Films.

Bruce, T., & Pekoz, K. (2005). The hearing world around me: A deaf one-woman show [DVD recording]. Snohomish, WA: Trix Bruce.

Beyondmedia Education. (2004). Beyond disability: The Fe Fe stories [DVD recording]. Chicago: Beyondmedia Education.

Discovery School. (2006). Dealing with disabilities [DVD recording]. Silver Spring, MD: Discovery Communications, Inc.

Flemming, M. (2001). Kid ability: One & two [DVD recording]. Cicero, NY: Program Development Associates.


Websites

Family Village: Disability Awareness
http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/general/disability-awareness.html
Family Village provides links to disability awareness materials on the web.

VSA Arts
http://www.vsarts.org/x523.xml
The VSA arts organization is dedicated to inclusion of people with disabilities in the arts community. This site contains a guide called "Access and Opportunities: A Guide to Disability Awareness." This guide should be viewed as a starting point for readers to increase their basic knowledge, initiate discussion, and clarify myths and facts about people with disabilities. It is a tool that will start readers on their way to a better understanding of disability issues and the disability community as a whole.

Band-aides & Blackboards
http://www.lehman.cuny.edu/faculty/jfleitas/bandaides/
This site talks about children growing up with medical problems. There are separate sections for children, teens, and adults. It includes stories, tips, art, photos, and essays.