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A book of advice for teenagers with a wide range of illnesses, as well as those who are visually or hearing-impaired or HIV-positive, answers questions on such subjects as growing up, sex, and drugs.

The memoir of a paraplegic journalist, describing his experiences as a reporter for National Public Radio in exotic locations, and the challenges of living in a wheelchair.

Franny, embarrassed by a birth defect that causes her right foot to curl in, and by her beautiful, flamboyant mother, Margaret, has a life-changing experience when Margaret announces she is taking Franny to Italy to have Salvatore Ferragamo sculpt her a special pair of shoes.

In 1952 Vermont, ten-year-old Blue decides to set out in the middle of her town's sesquicentennial celebration to find the mother who abandoned her as a baby, and her search leads her to discoveries that will change her life forever.

Examines a number of social movements in recent history that have resulted in changes from what once was considered normal. Discusses how civil rights movements helped people with disabilities gain equal rights to public spaces.

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

When Mexican American seventh-grader Javier is assigned to work with a special education class and connects with Dontae, who has both physical and mental disabilities, his reputation among gang members and drug abusers no longer seems very important.

Provides an account of events that led to the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990.

Explores the jobs of trained assistance dogs who help people with physical disabilities. Provides examples of real service dogs. Includes information for choosing and training the right type of dog for the job as a service dog.

Bethany Hamilton shares the story of her lifelong love of surfing, and tells how she was able to recover and return to competition with the help of her family, friends, and faith after losing her arm in a shark attack at the age of thirteen.