The Fight for Disability Rights

October 1, 2019
Grades 7-12 This entry in the Activism in Action: A History series (6 titles) looks at the path to equal opportunities and equal rights for children and adults with disabilities. First it defines types of disabilities and their causes and continues with a history of stigma and barriers (e.g., education, employment, and housing) those with disabilities encounter. An overview of legislation follows, including the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990, and such twenty-first century issues as healthcare and accessible technology. Numerous examples of historic figures and pop-culture icons with disabilities bring notoriety to these topics. The concluding chapter addresses multiple ways teens can become active in the disability rights movement. A time line, glossary, and extensive list of resources enhance the research value of this comprehensive volume.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2019, American Library Association.)