discrimination against the handicapped

Presents arguments pertaining to the rights of the disabled, examining how the courts have shaped issues such as eugenic sterilization, special education, and equal access to public places through rulings, with primary sources from each case, dissenting opinions, and analyses.

Discusses the political, economic, and global aspects of the disability rights movement.

Discusses the background against which the Americans with Disabilities Act was formed.

Offers advice and encouragement for teenagers facing discrimination due to a physical or mental disorder.