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Being Heumann

An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist

by Judith Heumann ...

Narrated by Ali Stroker ...

Unabridged

6 hours 38 min

**The feature film directed by CODA’s Sian Heder streams on Apple starting November 13th**"This important book will help ensure that every person gets a chance to live up to their full potential and will always have a place at the table.”—Hillary Clinton"Her life story as an activist will enlighten readers everywhere.”—Gloria Steinem**"Her fierce advocacy and work changing the laws around ... Read more

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**The feature film directed by CODA’s Sian Heder streams on Apple starting November 13th**"This important book will help ensure that every person gets a chance to live up to their full potential and will always have a place at the table.”—Hillary Clinton"Her life story as an activist will enlighten readers everywhere.”—Gloria Steinem**"Her fierce advocacy and work changing the laws around
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Unmasking Autism

Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity

by Devon Price PhD ...

Narrated by Devon Price PhD ...

Unabridged

9 hours 51 min

A deep dive into the spectrum of Autistic experience and the phenomenon of masked Autism, giving individuals the tools to safely uncover their true selves while broadening society’s narrow understanding of neurodiversity“A remarkable work that will stand at the forefront of the neurodiversity movement.”—Barry M. Prizant, PhD, CCC-SLP, author of Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing AutismFor ... Read more

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A deep dive into the spectrum of Autistic experience and the phenomenon of masked Autism, giving individuals the tools to safely uncover their true selves while broadening society’s narrow understanding of neurodiversity“A remarkable work that will stand at the forefront of the neurodiversity movement.”—Barry M. Prizant, PhD, CCC-SLP, author of Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing AutismFor
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NeuroTribes

The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity

by Steve Silberman ...

Narrated by William Hughes ...

Unabridged

18 hours 46 min

This New York Times bestseller upends conventional thinking about autism and suggests a broader model for acceptance, understanding, and full participation in society for people who think differently.What is autism: a lifelong disability or a naturally occurring form of cognitive difference akin to certain forms of genius? In truth, it is both of these things and more—and the future of our society ... Read more

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This New York Times bestseller upends conventional thinking about autism and suggests a broader model for acceptance, understanding, and full participation in society for people who think differently.What is autism: a lifelong disability or a naturally occurring form of cognitive difference akin to certain forms of genius? In truth, it is both of these things and more—and the future of our society
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NeuroTribes

The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity

by Steve Silberman ...

Narrated by William Hughes ...

Unabridged

18 hours 46 min

This New York Times bestseller upends conventional thinking about autism and suggests a broader model for acceptance, understanding, and full participation in society for people who think differently.What is autism: a lifelong disability or a naturally occurring form of cognitive difference akin to certain forms of genius? In truth, it is both of these things and more—and the future of our society ... Read more

$24.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This New York Times bestseller upends conventional thinking about autism and suggests a broader model for acceptance, understanding, and full participation in society for people who think differently.What is autism: a lifelong disability or a naturally occurring form of cognitive difference akin to certain forms of genius? In truth, it is both of these things and more—and the future of our society
... Read more
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Unmasking for Life

The Autistic Person's Guide to Connecting, Loving, and Living Authentically

by Devon Price PhD ...

Narrated by Devon Price PhD ...

Unabridged

10 hours 1 min

Live your best, unashamedly unmasked Autistic life with this invaluable resource featuring tools for navigating friendships, family, work, and love, from the author of Unmasking Autism.“Unmasking for Life should be read by not only autistic people but their loved ones, to ensure they facilitate a truly fulfilling life.”—Eric Garcia, author of We’re Not Broken: Changing the Autism ConversationMost ... Read more

$22.99 USD

Live your best, unashamedly unmasked Autistic life with this invaluable resource featuring tools for navigating friendships, family, work, and love, from the author of Unmasking Autism.“Unmasking for Life should be read by not only autistic people but their loved ones, to ensure they facilitate a truly fulfilling life.”—Eric Garcia, author of We’re Not Broken: Changing the Autism ConversationMost
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The Future Is Disabled

Prophecies, Love Notes and Mourning Songs

by Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha ...

Narrated by Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha ...

Unabridged

9 hours 21 min

In The Future Is Disabled, Leah Laksmi Piepzna-Samarasinha asks some provocative questions: What if, in the near future, the majority of people will be disabled—and what if that's not a bad thing? And what if disability justice and disabled wisdom are crucial to creating a future in which it's possible to survive fascism, climate change, and pandemics and to bring about liberation?Building on the ... Read more

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In The Future Is Disabled, Leah Laksmi Piepzna-Samarasinha asks some provocative questions: What if, in the near future, the majority of people will be disabled—and what if that's not a bad thing? And what if disability justice and disabled wisdom are crucial to creating a future in which it's possible to survive fascism, climate change, and pandemics and to bring about liberation?Building on the
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Mad World

The Politics of Mental Health

by Micha Frazer-Carroll ...

Narrated by Micha Frazer-Carroll ...

Series series Outspoken by Pluto
Unabridged

5 hours 33 min

Mental health affects us all, and yet it remains elusive as a concept.Does getting a diagnosis help or hinder it? How is mental well-being, which is often incredibly personal, driven by widespread societal suffering? Can it be a social construct and real at the same time?These are some of the big questions Micha Frazer-Carroll asks as she reveals mental health to be a political issue that needs ... Read more

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Mental health affects us all, and yet it remains elusive as a concept.Does getting a diagnosis help or hinder it? How is mental well-being, which is often incredibly personal, driven by widespread societal suffering? Can it be a social construct and real at the same time?These are some of the big questions Micha Frazer-Carroll asks as she reveals mental health to be a political issue that needs
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How to Tell When We Will Die

On Pain, Disability, and Doom

by Johanna Hedva ...

Narrated by Johanna Hedva ...

Unabridged

15 hours 2 min

The long-awaited essay collection from one of the most influential voices in disability activism that detonates a bomb in our collective understanding of care and illness, showing us that sickness is a fact of life.In the wake of the 2014 Ferguson riots, and sick with a chronic condition that rendered them housebound, Johanna Hedva turned to the page to ask: How do you throw a brick through the ... Read more

$27.99 USD

The long-awaited essay collection from one of the most influential voices in disability activism that detonates a bomb in our collective understanding of care and illness, showing us that sickness is a fact of life.In the wake of the 2014 Ferguson riots, and sick with a chronic condition that rendered them housebound, Johanna Hedva turned to the page to ask: How do you throw a brick through the
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Demystifying Disability

What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally

by Emily Ladau ...

Narrated by Emily Ladau ...

Unabridged

5 hours 27 min

An approachable guide to being a thoughtful, informed ally to disabled people, with actionable steps for what to say and do (and what not to do) and how you can help make the world a more inclusive placeONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: NPR, Booklist • “A candid, accessible cheat sheet for anyone who wants to thoughtfully join the conversation . . . Emily makes the intimidating approachable and ... Read more

$15.99 USD

An approachable guide to being a thoughtful, informed ally to disabled people, with actionable steps for what to say and do (and what not to do) and how you can help make the world a more inclusive placeONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: NPR, Booklist • “A candid, accessible cheat sheet for anyone who wants to thoughtfully join the conversation . . . Emily makes the intimidating approachable and
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The Pocket Guide to Neurodiversity

by Daniel Aherne ...

Narrated by Daniel Aherne ...

Unabridged

1 hour 52 min

A simple guide to neurodiversity, demystifying ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia and more.At least one in seven people are thought to be neurodivergent. So what exactly is neurodiversity? What does 'executive functioning' mean? What are 'spiky profiles'?In this simple guide, expert speaker and trainer Daniel Aherne provides a clear introduction to neurodiversity and the four most common ... Read more

$27.99 USD

A simple guide to neurodiversity, demystifying ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia and more.At least one in seven people are thought to be neurodivergent. So what exactly is neurodiversity? What does 'executive functioning' mean? What are 'spiky profiles'?In this simple guide, expert speaker and trainer Daniel Aherne provides a clear introduction to neurodiversity and the four most common
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Against Technoableism

Rethinking Who Needs Improvement

by Ashley Shew ...

Narrated by Maria Pendolino ...

Unabridged

4 hours 3 min

When Ashley Shew became a self-described "hard-of-hearing chemobrained amputee with Crohn's disease and tinnitus," there was no returning to "normal." Suddenly well-meaning people called her an "inspiration" while grocery shopping or viewed her as a needy recipient of technological wizardry. Most disabled people don't want what the abled assume they want—nor are they generally asked.In vibrant ... Read more

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When Ashley Shew became a self-described "hard-of-hearing chemobrained amputee with Crohn's disease and tinnitus," there was no returning to "normal." Suddenly well-meaning people called her an "inspiration" while grocery shopping or viewed her as a needy recipient of technological wizardry. Most disabled people don't want what the abled assume they want—nor are they generally asked.In vibrant
... Read more
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ADHD an A-Z

Figuring it Out Step by Step

by Leanne Maskell ...

Narrated by Leanne Maskell ...

Unabridged

6 hours 46 min

A guide to navigating life as a young adult with ADHD - from someone who's been through it allNavigating the world with an ADHD brain can be exhausting. The rollercoaster ride from clinical assessments through diagnosis to treatment can leave you feeling anxious and isolated, worried about failing or feeling different.This handy guide is here to change all that. If you have (or suspect you have) ... Read more

$24.99 USD

A guide to navigating life as a young adult with ADHD - from someone who's been through it allNavigating the world with an ADHD brain can be exhausting. The rollercoaster ride from clinical assessments through diagnosis to treatment can leave you feeling anxious and isolated, worried about failing or feeling different.This handy guide is here to change all that. If you have (or suspect you have)
... Read more
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Looking Up

How a Different Perspective Turns Obstacles into Advantages

by Michele Sullivan ...

Narrated by Michele Sullivan ...

Unabridged

5 hours 53 min

Imagine being born into a world where fitting in was never an option.Michele Sullivan, one of the most powerful women in philanthropy, was born with a rare form of dwarfism. Meaning she has spent her entire life looking up. As the first female president of the Caterpillar Foundation, she has used her unique point of view to impact countless lives around the world.As a child, Michele decided to ... Read more

$23.99 USD

Imagine being born into a world where fitting in was never an option.Michele Sullivan, one of the most powerful women in philanthropy, was born with a rare form of dwarfism. Meaning she has spent her entire life looking up. As the first female president of the Caterpillar Foundation, she has used her unique point of view to impact countless lives around the world.As a child, Michele decided to
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Journey Out of Silence

An Autobiography

by William L Rush ...

Narrated by Scott Scholz ...

Unabridged

8 hours 39 min

Bill Rush's exceptional journey continues to encourage and inspire all who aspire to live fully and contribute to society. Bill lived with a significant disability of quadriplegic cerebral palsy. He did not have use of his arms, hands or voice. Society’s prejudices proved to be a greater obstacle than his disability in attaining his first life’s goal of completing college.William (Bill) L. Rush ... Read more

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Bill Rush's exceptional journey continues to encourage and inspire all who aspire to live fully and contribute to society. Bill lived with a significant disability of quadriplegic cerebral palsy. He did not have use of his arms, hands or voice. Society’s prejudices proved to be a greater obstacle than his disability in attaining his first life’s goal of completing college.William (Bill) L. Rush
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Zwyczajnie niezwykli. Obrazki o niepełnosprawności

by Marek Dynowiak, Marek Dynowiak ...

Narrated by Andrzej Hausner ...

Unabridged

4 hours 31 min

Autor książki przez wiele lat był pracownikiem jednego z niemieckich domów opieki dla osób niepełnosprawnych intelektualnie. "Zwyczajnie niezwykli" to wybrane historie z życia podopiecznych i ich wychowawców."No dobrze, ale kogo chciałbyś tym zainteresować? Kto miałby być Twoim odbiorcą?", zapytała moja znajoma, gdy przed laty zwierzyłem jej się, że marzy mi się wydanie w Polsce książki ... Read more

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Autor książki przez wiele lat był pracownikiem jednego z niemieckich domów opieki dla osób niepełnosprawnych intelektualnie. "Zwyczajnie niezwykli" to wybrane historie z życia podopiecznych i ich wychowawców."No dobrze, ale kogo chciałbyś tym zainteresować? Kto miałby być Twoim odbiorcą?", zapytała moja znajoma, gdy przed laty zwierzyłem jej się, że marzy mi się wydanie w Polsce książki
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Blind Man's Bete Noire

Four Programmes presented by Peter White

by Peter White ...

Narrated by Peter White ...

Unabridged

54 min

In Blind Man's Bete Noire, Peter White explores some of the things which annoy him most about his blindness. The four programmes include The Countryside, Holidays, Being Introduced to Other Blind People and Going Slowly. Produced by Cheryl Gabriel. ... Read more

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In Blind Man's Bete Noire, Peter White explores some of the things which annoy him most about his blindness. The four programmes include The Countryside, Holidays, Being Introduced to Other Blind People and Going Slowly. Produced by Cheryl Gabriel.
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The Out-of-Sync Child Has Fun, Revised Edition

Activities for Kids with Sensory Processing Disorder

by Carol Stock Kranowitz ...

Narrated by Beth Hicks ...

Series series The Out-of-Sync Child Series
Unabridged

9 hours 3 min

This companion volume to The Out-of-Sync Child—the first accessible guide to examine Sensory Processing Disorder—includes more than one hundred playful activities specially designed for kids with SPD.Each activity in Carol Stock Kranowitz's inspiring and practical book is SAFE—Sensory-motor, Appropriate, Fun and Easy—to help develop and organize a child’s brain and body. Whether your child faces ... Read more

$20.99 USD

This companion volume to The Out-of-Sync Child—the first accessible guide to examine Sensory Processing Disorder—includes more than one hundred playful activities specially designed for kids with SPD.Each activity in Carol Stock Kranowitz's inspiring and practical book is SAFE—Sensory-motor, Appropriate, Fun and Easy—to help develop and organize a child’s brain and body. Whether your child faces
... Read more
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Normal Schmormal

My occasionally helpful guide to parenting kids with special needs

by Ashley Blaker ...

Narrated by Ashley Blaker ...

Unabridged

8 hours 21 min

The heartwarming and hilarious part-memoir, part-guide from comedian and father-of-six Ashley Blaker, on parenting, adoption and raising children with special needs.‘A funny, irreverent and loving book’ Daily Express‘We had such a variety of experts visiting our home, we really needed a revolving door. All these professionals would watch our son playing while shaking their heads and making tutting ... Read more

$25.99 USD

The heartwarming and hilarious part-memoir, part-guide from comedian and father-of-six Ashley Blaker, on parenting, adoption and raising children with special needs.‘A funny, irreverent and loving book’ Daily Express‘We had such a variety of experts visiting our home, we really needed a revolving door. All these professionals would watch our son playing while shaking their heads and making tutting
... Read more
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Beautiful People

My Thirteen Truths About Disability

by Melissa Blake ...

Narrated by Melissa Blake ...

Unabridged

6 hours 51 min

Disability activist and social media influencer Melissa Blake offers a frank, illuminating memoir and a call to action for disabled people and allies.In the summer of 2019, journalist Melissa Blake penned an op-ed for CNN Opinion. A conservative pundit caught wind of it, mentioning Blake’s work in a YouTube video. What happened next is equal parts a searing view into society, how we collectively ... Read more

$24.99 USD

Disability activist and social media influencer Melissa Blake offers a frank, illuminating memoir and a call to action for disabled people and allies.In the summer of 2019, journalist Melissa Blake penned an op-ed for CNN Opinion. A conservative pundit caught wind of it, mentioning Blake’s work in a YouTube video. What happened next is equal parts a searing view into society, how we collectively
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The Boy Who Lived

The honest and moving memoir from Harry Potter's stunt double, with a foreword by Daniel Radcliffe

by David Holmes ...

Narrated by David Holmes, Toby Laurence ...

Unabridged

10 hours 4 min

Honest and moving, this inspirational memoir from Harry Potter stuntman David Holmes reveals what it's like to rebuild your life in the wake of tragedy - with plenty of behind-the-scenes Potter anecdotes along the way.NARRATED BY THE AUTHOR, WITH A FOREWORD BY DANIEL RADCLIFFE NARRATED BY TOBY LAURENCE.As stunt double to Daniel Radcliffe in the Harry Potter film franchise, stuntman David Holmes ... Read more

$31.99 USD

Honest and moving, this inspirational memoir from Harry Potter stuntman David Holmes reveals what it's like to rebuild your life in the wake of tragedy - with plenty of behind-the-scenes Potter anecdotes along the way.NARRATED BY THE AUTHOR, WITH A FOREWORD BY DANIEL RADCLIFFE NARRATED BY TOBY LAURENCE.As stunt double to Daniel Radcliffe in the Harry Potter film franchise, stuntman David Holmes
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Success on the Spectrum

by Colin Williamson & Paul Munro ...

Narrated by Colin Williamson ...

Unabridged

3 hours 42 min

Autism is often misunderstood by mainstream society. Colin takes us on a journey through the key moments in his life with undiagnosed Autism. The added struggles with Dyslexia, Dysgraphia & Dyscalculus are all part of who he is. There are sad times, funny times, times when he felt disdain for himself, but an underlying drive to carve out a life of normality is always there. A graduate of Edinburgh ... Read more

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Autism is often misunderstood by mainstream society. Colin takes us on a journey through the key moments in his life with undiagnosed Autism. The added struggles with Dyslexia, Dysgraphia & Dyscalculus are all part of who he is. There are sad times, funny times, times when he felt disdain for himself, but an underlying drive to carve out a life of normality is always there. A graduate of Edinburgh
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Off the Spectrum

Why the Science of Autism Has Failed Women and Girls

by Gina Rippon ...

Narrated by Gina Rippon, Catherine Bailey ...

Unabridged

9 hours 3 min

A cognitive neuroscientist reveals how autistic women have been overlooked by biased research—and makes a passionate case for their inclusionWho comes to mind when you think about an autistic person? It might be yourself, a relative or friend, a public figure, a fictional character, or a stereotyped image. Regardless, for most of us, it’s likely to be someone male. Autistic women are ... Read more

$24.99 USD

A cognitive neuroscientist reveals how autistic women have been overlooked by biased research—and makes a passionate case for their inclusionWho comes to mind when you think about an autistic person? It might be yourself, a relative or friend, a public figure, a fictional character, or a stereotyped image. Regardless, for most of us, it’s likely to be someone male. Autistic women are
... Read more
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In the Ordinary Instant

A Memoir of Walking with Chronic Pain

by Dominik Parisien ...

Unabridged

**“Dominik Parisien is a natural, who writes with urgency and ease. One of the triumphs of his pilgrimage and of this book is how steadily he resists easy answers. Honest religious skepticism abides, even as his deep faith in human love shines forth and turns to gold.” —Elizabeth Hay, bestselling and award-winning author of All Things ConsoledA man with unpredictable chronic pain sets out to walk ... Read more

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**“Dominik Parisien is a natural, who writes with urgency and ease. One of the triumphs of his pilgrimage and of this book is how steadily he resists easy answers. Honest religious skepticism abides, even as his deep faith in human love shines forth and turns to gold.” —Elizabeth Hay, bestselling and award-winning author of All Things ConsoledA man with unpredictable chronic pain sets out to walk
... Read more
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How Ableism Fuels Racism

Dismantling the Hierarchy of Bodies in the Church

by Lamar Hardwick ...

Narrated by Diontae Black ...

Unabridged

5 hours 20 min

Publishers Weekly starred review"Marshaling fine-grained historical detail and scrupulous analysis, Hardwick persuades." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)As a Black autistic pastor and disability scholar, Lamar Hardwick lives at the intersection of disability, race, and religion. Tied to this reality, he heeded the call to write How Ableism Fuels Racism to help Christian communities engage in ... Read more

$18.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Publishers Weekly starred review"Marshaling fine-grained historical detail and scrupulous analysis, Hardwick persuades." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)As a Black autistic pastor and disability scholar, Lamar Hardwick lives at the intersection of disability, race, and religion. Tied to this reality, he heeded the call to write How Ableism Fuels Racism to help Christian communities engage in
... Read more

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Against Technoableism

ADHD an A-Z

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Journey Out of Silence

Zwyczajnie niezwykli. Obrazki o niepełnosprawności

Blind Man's Bete Noire

The Out-of-Sync Child Has Fun, Revised Edition

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