Disability Books
"For children with disabilities, being able to read about characters who are ""like them"" can help provide a way of making sense of their world. So-called ""disability books,"" or books whose main characters (or family member or friend) may have a disability, can be difficult to find, but are well worth the effort. Even as adults, people with disabilities deserve to have their reality reflected in both fiction and nonfiction. Happily, there are some great choices in disability books out there; check out our reviews of the best."
This little book packs a big punch for students with disabilities wondering how to navigate the college environment and come out on top. Practical advice from their peers answers questions from arriving on campus to classroom success strategies.
100 Things Every College Student with a Disability Ought to Know
Robert Prondzinski discusses his book Another Fine Mess You've Gotten Us Into: The Life and Adventures of a Quad, which highlights his life with a spinal cord injury, and what he's learned from others who are living with a disability.
Learn more about free talking books, also known as audio books, through the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS). This audio book program helps people who are blind, visually impaired, unable to read standard print...
Vision Impaired Can Receive Free Digital Audio Books and Magazines
Nonfiction books about disability for children can be hard to find, but we've highlighted several that appeal to various ages and are valid representations of the disability experience.
Children with Disabilities Explore Disability Through Children's Nonfiction Books
Articles
Book Review: Muscular Dystrophy: The Facts
Muscular dystrophy is explained in this comprehensive, compassionate book that covers the range of dystrophies, their treatment, therapy and more.
Book Review: Macular Degeneration: The Complete Guide to Saving and Maximizing Your Sight
Macular degeneration is examined from an emotional as well as a physical perspective in this comprehensive AMD book. Reducing risk, the latest treatments (including laser) and assistive technology are...
Helen Keller Biography Sheds New Light on Famous Woman
Helen Keller finally gets her due with this authoritative volume. Author Herrmann avoids sentimentality and gives readers a flesh-and-blood woman rendering the blind and deaf woman's achievements all...
Traumatic Brain Injury: One Woman's Journey Beyond the Alaskan Frontier
Traumatic brain injury dramatically changes the life of a school psychologist with a thirst for adventure. A gripping first-person account, the TBI is incidental to her amazing story.
John Milton: The Blind Man Who Saw So Much
Blind poet John Milton wrote his most famous work, "Paradise Lost," after losing his sight to what was likely glaucoma.
Stroke Recovery Book Makes You an Expert
You'll surprise your doctor with your knowledge about stroke after reading this comprehensive book specializing in the recovery phase. Empower yourself by learning the most effective exercises and...
