Book details
Disability Visibility (Adapted for Young Adults): 17 First-Person Stories for Today
Description
The seventeen eye-opening essays in Disability Visibility, all written by disabled people, offer keen insight into the complex and rich disability experience, examining life's ableism and inequality, its challenges and losses, and celebrating its wisdom, passion, and joy. The accounts in this collection ask readers to think about disabled people not as individuals who need to be "fixed," but as members of a community with its own history, culture, and movements. They offer diverse perspectives that speak to past, present, and future generations. It is essential reading for all.
Age
12-17
Text complexity
advanced
Length
160 pages
Why to read
- Educational Insight: Reading 'Disability Visibility (Adapted for Young Adults)' provides young readers with a deeper understanding of the lived experiences of people with disabilities, offering educational insights that can foster empathy, awareness, and inclusivity.
- Diverse Perspectives: The book features 17 first-person stories from a variety of individuals with disabilities, giving readers a broad perspective on the challenges, triumphs, and everyday realities faced by those in the disability community.
- Empowerment and Representation: By highlighting the voices of disabled individuals, this book empowers young readers with disabilities to see themselves represented in literature and encourages them to share their own stories and experiences.
- Conversation Starter: The narratives in this book serve as a powerful tool for starting conversations about disability, accessibility, and social justice among young adults, helping to break down stigmas and promote a more inclusive society.