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.
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Discrimination against people with disabilities.
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People with disabilities.
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Sociology of disability.
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Disabled Persons.
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Disabled
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Public Opinion.
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Author |
Sammons, Catherine C.
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LC no. |
98051018 |
ISBN |
1557663599 (paperback) |
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