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The four walls of my freedom: Lessons I've Learned From A Life Of Caregiving
Par Donna Thomson. 2014
Donna Thomson’s life was forever changed when her son Nicholas was born with cerebral palsy. A former actor, director, and…
teacher, Donna became his primary caregiver and embarked on a second career as a disability activist, author, and consultant. Thomson vividly describes her experience in treading delicately through daily care, emergencies, and medical bureaucracy as she and her family cope with her son’s condition while maintaining value and dignity (for Nicholas, too). She demonstrates the vital contribution that people with disabilities make to our society and addresses the ethics and economics of giving and receiving care. 2014.The disability rights movement: from charity to confrontation
Par Frieda Zames, Doris Zames Fleischer. 2011
The cinema of isolation: a history of physical disability in the movies
Par Martin F Norden. 1994
Film has often shown people with physical disabilities as deserving isolation from the rest of society. Norden examines hundreds of…
Hollywood and international movies and uncovers the industry's practices for maintaining this status quo, while offering an array of physically disabled characters who embody or break out of stereotypes. He observes the arrival of a new set of stereotypes tied to the growth of science and technology in the 1970s and 1980s, and underscores later movies that display a newfound sensitivity. Some descriptions of sex, strong language. 1994.The boy in the moon: a father's search for his disabled son
Par Ian Brown. 2009
Walker Brown was born with a genetic mutation so rare that perhaps 300 people around the world also live with…
it. Walker turned twelve in 2008, but he weighs only 54 pounds, is still in diapers, can't speak and needs to wear special cuffs on his arms so that he can't continually hit himself. Expanded from Brown's Globe and Mail series about Walker, he sets out to discover his son. Some strong language. Canada Reads 2012. 2009.Rebuilt: how becoming part computer made me more human
Par Michael Chorost. 2005
Science writer recounts his decision to get a cochlear implant, or a computer surgically imbedded in the skull, to artificially…
restore hearing after he became totally deaf in 2001. Describes his physical and mental changes and reflects on the implications of technological advances on the deaf community and on humanity. 2005.Explores the way disability activists in the United Kingdom and Canada have transformed their aspirations into legal claims in their…
quest for equality. It unpacks shifting conceptualizations of the political identity of disability and the role of a rights discourse in these dynamics. In doing so, it delves into the diffusion of disability rights among grassroots organizations and the traditional disability charities. 2011.Hit by an iceberg: coping with disability in mid-career
Par Janet Freedman, Marie Howes. 2003
More people suffer a disability before age 65 than die before age 65. Shows how to manage a mid-career disabling…
experience from a personal, financial, and legal standpoint. A guide through government and private insurance and rehabilitation programmes, housing and living assistance, and legal and money management considerations. 2003.Going back to work: a survival guide for comeback moms
Par Mary W Quigley, Loretta Kaufman. 2004
Women who left their careers to raise children - whether just for the toddler years or until the nest is…
empty - face economic and emotional challenges when deciding to go back to work. This book provides data and ideas to ease what can be a tough transition. The authors have zeroed in on strategies that succeeded for women who have gone back to work, and frame the key questions involved in making the decision. 2004.Critical disability theory: essays in philosophy, politics, policy, and law (Law and society)
Par Ed Pothier Dianne, Richard F Devlin, Dianne Pothier. 2005
Twenty-four scholars from a variety of disciplines come together here to identify the problems with traditional approaches to disability and…
to provide new directions. The essays range from focused empirical and experiential studies of different disabilities, to policy analyses, legal interrogations, and philosophical reconsiderations. 2005.About Canada: disability rights (About Canada series)
Par Deborah Stienstra. 2012
Through an examination of employment, education, transportation, telecommunications, and health care, this survey finds that, while important advances have been…
made, Canadians with disabilities still experience significant barriers in obtaining their human rights. Argues that disability is not about “faulty” bodies that need to be fixed but about the institutional, cultural, and attitudinal reactions to certain kinds of bodies, contending that neoliberal ideas of independence and individualism are at the heart of the continuing discrimination against “disabled” people. Achieving disability rights is possible through universal design, disability supports, social and economic assistance, and a sense of belonging. 2012. (About Canada series)After disability: a guide to getting on with life
Par Lisa Bendall. 2006
More than 3.6 million Canadians are living with some sort of disability, with mobility-related issues affecting nearly one in ten…
people. This Canadian resource guide is geared to the rising number of adults who have experienced injury, stroke, disease, arthritis, or the effects of aging. Includes information on assistive devices and technology, accessible housing, financial concerns, health care, self-advocacy and the law, and family life and parenting. Some descriptions of sex. 2006.A.I.M: the powerful 10-step personal and career success program
Par Alex Gill, Jim Carlisle. 2009
Carlisle and Gill use a combination of real-life stories, self-assessment tools and a step-by-step process in their programme. By the…
end, changing your life or career will be something you can accomplish. In the process, you will discover what may truly make you happy, allowing you to start on the path towards leading a more satisfying and dynamic life. 2009.The world at her fingertips: the story of Helen Keller (Other or No Series)
Par Joan Dash. 2001
A biography of the woman who overcame her disabilities to be an inspirational public figure. Discusses the cause of Helen…
Keller's blindness and deafness, her determination to lead a useful life, and the importance of her teacher, Annie Sullivan, throughout Helen's life. Grades 5-8. 2001.Job hunting 3.0: skills and secrets to sell yourself effectively in the modern age
Par Richard Maun. 2012
Job hunting has become a sophisticated game, and to play it well you must have the right set of tools…
and skills that can really make a difference. This book provides tools, tips, skills, and secrets to turn you from an amateur to a professional player in today's job hunting market. 2012.Se vendre quand on est introverti: [une foule de solutions pour enfin passer la rampe]
Par Nancy Ancowitz, Guy Patenaude. 2010
Dans les réunions au bureau, vous parlez rarement. Le midi, vous mangez en solo. A la fin de la journée,…
vous partez sans saluer personne. Et c'est un collègue moins compétent que vous, mais plus démonstratif, qui a obtenu la promotion que vous convoitiez. Il est temps de réagir ! Pour passer à l'action, rien de mieux qu'un plan découpé en étapes, chacune ciblant un objectif réaliste. Nancy Ancowitz, coach en communications d'entreprise, vous explique donc comment faire taire vos démons intérieurs, vous vendre auprès de votre réseau, utiliser vos talents à votre avantage ou devenir un orateur convaincant. Faites fi de votre réserve ou de votre manque de confiance en vous ! Personne ne vous demande de changer radicalement, mais en prenant la bonne habitude de révéler qui vous êtes vraiment, vous pourriez atteindre des sommets insoupçonnés et enfin comprendre que se vendre ne rime pas avec se vanter. -- 4e de couv. Titre uniforme: Self-promotion for introverts.To the left of inspiration: adventures in living with disabilities
Par Katherine Schneider. 2006
Millions of North Americans have chronic illnesses or disabilities requiring them to make accommodations in their lives. The author, a…
psychologist who has been blind since birth, hopes to help this adjustment with her own humorous life stories, as well as provide understanding of what life is really like for those with disabilities. 2006.Your next career: do what you've always wanted to do
Par Gail Geary. 2010
Empowers experienced and post-retirement workers to discover right-fit opportunities and eases the career change process. Provides sound strategies for creating…
traditional, non-traditional, and entrepreneurial second careers that provide excitement and fulfillment. Geary helps readers discover their career passions and interests, as well as measure their fit for self-employment. Readers are also given enlightening case studies, interview questions and winning answers, and a directory of additional resources to help them navigate the job search. 2010.To love this life: quotations
Par Helen Keller. 2000
Quotations from speeches, letters, articles, and interviews by the author, lecturer, and humanitarian who became deaf-blind at nineteen months of…
age. Topics include the senses, faith, women in society, human nature, war and peace, education, happiness, friendship and love, and triumph over adversity. Includes a chronology of Keller's life from 1880 to 1968. 2000.Teacher: Anne Sullivan Macy : a tribute by the foster-child of her mind
Par Helen Keller. 1985
Deaf-blind Helen Keller tells of her early years with Anne Sullivan, the Irish immigrant girl who became her teacher-companion. She…
also describes her years at Radcliffe, Anne's marriage to John Macy, and their work together for the blind. 1985.The music teaching artist's bible: becoming a virtuoso educator
Par Eric Booth. 2009
Filled with practical advice on the critical issues facing the music teaching artist - from the economic and time-management issues…
of being a musician and teacher to communicating effectively with students. Includes advice on becoming a mentor, succeeding in school environments, partnering with other teaching artists, advocating for music and arts education, and private lessons. 2009.