The Disability Experience

This nonfiction book for teens provides a history of disability, describes types of disabilities and examines the challenges faced by people living with disabilities.|The Disability Experience examines the way people with disabilities (PWDs) have historically been ignored, reviled and marginalized. It also celebrates their triumphs and achievements and shares the powerful stories of PWDs who have fought for change. Mastering life with a disability is a lifelong undertaking, and while the independence of PWDs may look different from yours, their presence and inclusion are here to stay.