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Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
In the 1970s an important disability rights law, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, was waiting to be signed. Judy [Heumann] and other disability rights activists fought for YES! They held a sit-in until Section 504 was signed into law. Section 504--established thanks in large part to the ongoing work of Judy and her community--laid the foundation for the Americans with Disabilities Act."--
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
"There was a time in the United States when children with disabilities weren't allowed to go to public school. But in 1971, seven kids and their families wanted to do something about it. They knew that every child had a right to an equal education, so they went to court to fight for that right. The case Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Columbia led to laws ensuring children with disabilities would receive a free public education. Janine...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Lexile measure
900L
Physical Desc
64 pages : black and white illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Bethany Hamilton learned to surf when she was three years old, and she joined--and won--many surfing competitions as a child. When she was thirteen, while she was surfing one morning, a shark suddenly attacked her and bit off her left arm. Through hard work, courage, and faith, Bethany persisted and went on to reach her dream of becoming a professional surfer. Along the way, she used her experience to provide inspiration and comfort to surfers and...
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
1 volume unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"Janine is good at a lot of things like singing, cheering, and spelling big words. But she is not very good at sports--her body just doesn't work like the other kids'. On field day at school, Janine tries her best to finish each challenge"--
5) Janine
Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Lexile measure
AD 180L
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"Janine is one of a kind. She focuses on the positive while navigating life with disabilities. She makes a difference just by being herself"--
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