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Confronting ableism, Susan Nichols

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

illustrations

index present

Grades 7-12

non fiction

Confronting ableism

bibliography

1028741235

Susan Nichols

Speak up! Confronting discrimination in your daily life

The U.S. Census Bureau reported in 2012 that one in every five Americans, almost 20 percent of the population, lives with a disability. Some disabilities are severe and recognizable, while others are invisible to those who are unaware. Despite the fact that such a large number of Americans live with a disability, many people are not familiar with ableism, or discrimination against disabled people. This text contains a breakdown of what ableism looks like, how to recognize it, and how to face it. Special features include a Myths and Facts section and 10 Great Questions to Ask a Specialist

Introduction -- Defining ableism -- History of ableism -- Ableism in social settings -- Ableism at school --Ableism at work -- Coping with ableism in your own life -- Glossary -- For more information -- For further reading -- Bibliography -- Index

juvenile