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As LuckyFatima requested, I have looked around for some good starter resources for someone who is new to disability issues.

Why I Burned My Book I heard a radio program where this man spoke, it was very moving. He speaks eloquently about the catch-22 of health care and the ways in which disabled people are discouraged from earning a living.

Disability Awareness This book was written by the editor and creator of The Disability Rag magazine, which was the forefront of disability advocacy. I have a lot of trust in what she says. I haven’t read this book, but I read the free preview and it is excellent. I plan to order it soon.

New Mobility This is a phenomenal magazine with a variety of articles, raising the most important concerns for wheelchair users in today’s world. I learned so much from them over the years. They really introduced me to the world of independent wheelchair users.

http://abledbody.com/profoundlyyours/

The Man Who Walked in His Head. Weird title, but that’s because it was translated from French. I read this book fifteen years ago and loved it. It shows some first hand accounts of prejudice that are shocking. If I remember right, it takes place during the 1970s.

No Pity Another one of the first books I read on the subject.

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