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Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
In the 1970s an important disability rights law, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, was waiting to be signed. Judy [Heumann] and other disability rights activists fought for YES! They held a sit-in until Section 504 was signed into law. Section 504--established thanks in large part to the ongoing work of Judy and her community--laid the foundation for the Americans with Disabilities Act."--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth, Jennifer Keelan grew up battling - and overcoming - the limitations others set for her. From a lack of cutaway curbs and bus lifts to being denied enrollment at her neighborhood school, Jennifer was continually blocked from living the life she wanted. But after discovering the world of disability rights activism, she knew she had to use her voice to change things. When Jennifer was just eight years old, she...
Author
Series
Ruby Lu series volume 2
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2006.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
After Ruby Lu's deaf cousin, Flying Duck, and her parents come from China to live with her, Ruby finds life challenging as she adjusts to her new family, tries to mend her rocky relationship with her friend Emma, and faces various adventures in summer school.
7) Apt. 3
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
1999.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
On a rainy day two brothers try to discover who is playing the harmonica they hear in their apartment building.
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Layla and the Bots are eager for Blossom Valley's upcoming go-kart race, but one racer, Tina, needs their help to build a cart with hand-controls and other special features.
Author
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
2010.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Inspired by a teacher who believes each of them is a genius, a class of special-needs students invents something that could convince the whole school they are justifiably proud to be "Junkyard Wonders."
11) Best day ever!
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A sweet dog-loves-kid/kid-loves-dog story, in which the kid uses a wheelchair, from an award-winning children's poet and talented debut illustrator.
14) Gymnastics queen
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The Summer Olympics inspires Kylie Jean Carter to take gymnastics lessons, but even better than that is making a new friend, Abby, who is deaf, and starting to learn sign language.
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Based on the New York Times bestseller, UNTIL TUESDAY, this full-color picture book filled with adorable photographs tells the story of the amazing service dog who helps former U.S. Army Captain Luis Carlos Montalván overcome his combat-related wounds"--Provided by publisher.
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