What is Disability Pride Month?

"Disability Pride Month is celebrated every July and is an opportunity to honor the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of the disability community."*

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Source:

*Guerrero, Amanda. “Why and How to Celebrate Disability Pride Month 2023.” The Arc, 14 June 2023.

Nonfiction Books

Just like me : 40 neurologically and physically diverse people who broke stereotypes

Louise Gooding

"This is a collection of the true stories of forty inspirational figures from around the world, all of whom are physically or neurologically diverse. Each story includes struggles and triumphs, a motivational quote, and information on each condition. Reflective of our diverse society, this book features Simone Biles, Selena Gomez, Temple Grandin, Warwick Davies, Daniel Radcliffe, Stephen Hawking, Greta Thunberg, and more."

Fiction Books

Out of my mind

Sharon M. Draper

Considered by many to be mentally challenged, a brilliant, impatient fifth-grader with cerebral palsy discovers a technological device that will allow her to speak for the first time.

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