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Author Miller, Nancy B., 1939-

Title Everybody's different : understanding and changing our reactions to disabilities / by Nancy B. Miller and Catherine C. Sammons
Published Baltimore : Paul H. Brookes Pub. Co., [1999]
©1999

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 WATERFT HEALTH  362.4 Mil/Edu  AVAILABLE
Description xx, 359 pages ; 21 cm
Contents 1. Differences in Everyday Life -- 2. About Disability Differences -- 3. Understanding Your Reactions to Disability Differences -- 4. The 4D Approach -- 5. People Who Look Different -- 6. People Who Move Differently -- 7. People Who Communicate Differently -- 8. People Who Behave Differently -- 9. People Who Learn Differently -- 10. People with Nonvisible Disabilities -- 11. Understanding and Guiding Children's Reactions to Differences -- 12. Expanding Our Vision
Summary Featuring awareness activities that show us how we see differences, this book helps us enrich our interactions with people who have disability differences. The authors explore how our reactions to and beliefs about disabilities influence our progress toward an inclusive society and share their innovative approach to becoming more at ease with the concept of disability. With specific interaction tips, this enlightening guide gives us practical ways to improve our personal, professional, and community relationships
Notes Includes index
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 341-348) and index
Subject Disability studies.
Discrimination against people with disabilities.
People with disabilities.
Sociology of disability.
Disabled Persons.
Disabled
Public Opinion.
Author Sammons, Catherine C.
LC no. 98051018
ISBN 1557663599 (paperback)