Confronting Ableism

by Susan Nichols

Book Overview

The U.S. Census Bureau reported in 2012 that one in every five Americans, almost 20 percent of the population, lives with a disability. Some disabilities are severe and recognizable, while others are invisible to those who are unaware. Despite the fact that such a large number of Americans live with a disability, many people are not familiar with ableism, or discrimination against disabled people. This text contains a breakdown of what ableism looks...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1538381605
• ISBN13: 9781538381601
• Release Date: December 2017
• Publisher: Rosen Young Adult
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.2" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12