Disability rights movement
By: Amy Hayes
Edition: First edition.
Series: Civic participation: working for civil rights; Civic participation: working for civil rights
Publisher: PowerKids Press
Published: 2017
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9781499428506
Subjects: United States; People with disabilities; Legal status, laws; Civil rights; Law and legislation; Juvenile literature; Discrimination against people with disabilities
Description: People with disabilities have faced great struggle and inequality. This volume explores the ways in which people with disabilities have fought for their right to equal access, equal opportunities, and equal treatment. Key figures and events are highlighted to give readers a well-rounded sense of the movement. Photographs and primary sources bring the movement to life. Readers are challenged to think about what could be changed in the future to help people with disabilities live a full, fair life. Detailed Table of Contents, Full-Color Photographs, Glossary, Index, Sidebars, Timelines, Websites.
Notes: Includes index.

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Table of contents: title: More than a disability; title: Discrimination in history; title: Hiding people away; title: The beginnings of the movement; title: Staging a sit-in; title: A step towards equality; title: Coming together; title: A constant leader; title: A great idea; title: Americans with disabilities act; title: A sheltered place; title: Moving forward; title: Activate your inner activist.