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• Ali and the Sea Stars

  Stroker, Ali, 1987-

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  Picture book. With her love of singing, dancing and acting, Ali decides to put on her own show. She arranges everything, but then a storm threatens to ruin it all. Written by Broadway actress and wheelchair user Ali Stroker.

• All the Way to the Top

  How One Girl's Fight for Americans With Disabilities Changed Everything

  Pimentel, Annette Bay,

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  Picture book biography of American disability rights activist Jennifer Keelan, who fought for the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act as a child.

• Benji, the Bad Day, and Me

  Pla, Sally J.,

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  Sammy is having a very bad day at school and at home until his autistic brother, Benji, finds a way to make him feel better.

• The Black Book of Colors

  Cottin, Menena

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  It is very hard for a sighted person to imagine what it is like to be blind. This groundbreaking, award-winning book endeavors to convey the experience of a person who can only see through their sense of touch, taste, smell or hearing.

• Can Bears Ski?

  Antrobus, Raymond,

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  A boy who is hard of hearing discovers that there is more than one way to hear. Eventually he starts to use hearing aids.

• Margret & H.A. Rey's Curious George Joins the Team

  Rey, H. A. (Hans Augusto), 1898-1977,

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  George learns that using a wheelchair doesn't stop his friend Tina from doing anything, including joining the basketball team.

• Dancing Hands

  a Story of Friendship in Filipino Sign Language

  Que, Joanna,

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  Two girls – one hearing and one not – form a friendship. One teaches the other Filipino Sign Language (FSL) so they can communicate. Includes information about FSL and sign languages used around the world.

• Dancing With Daddy

  Schulte, Anitra Rowe,

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  Elsie is so excited about her first father-daughter dance, but the snowy weather puts it in jeopardy. Elsie doesn't speak, but shares her inner thoughts and feelings through body language and a personal communication device. Covers Wolf-Hirschhorn…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Every Body

  a Celebration of Diverse Abilities

  Rotner, Shelley,

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  A photo picture book that showcases the different ways children move, communicate and experience the world, as well as all the ways children are similar.

• Fast Friends

  O'Connor, Heather, 1960-

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  Picture book. A boy whose disruptive behaviour causes problems at school finds true friendship when a new disabled student joins his class. Discusses wheelchairs, non-verbal communication, and invisible disabilities.

• The Five of Us

  Blake, Quentin,

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  Angie, Ollie, Simona, Mario and Eric are five fantastic friends, each of whom has an unusual ability. Disaster strikes on a day out to the countryside but, working together and combining their individual powers, the Fantastic Five save the day.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Hands & Hearts

  With 15 Words in American Sign Language

  Napoli, Donna Jo, 1948-

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  A mother and her child share a special day at the beach during this gentle introduction to American Sign Language (ASL).

• Harley the Hero

  Collins, Peggy, 1975-

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  Harley is a service dog for a teacher with an invisible disability. Beloved by all the students, neurotypical and neurodiverse alike, he becomes a hero when he saves a student during an emergency. The book covers the topics of neurodiversity and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Hello Goodbye Dog

  Gianferrari, Maria,

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  A student who uses a wheelchair finds a way to see her dog each day in school.

• Hide and Shh!

  a Not-so-sneaky Sister Story About Inclusion

  Dendy, Christina,

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  Dinah is a little girl with Down syndrome who communicates with sign language and picture cards. When she wants to play with her big sister and friends, they find a way to make sure everyone is included. Covers the topic of non-verbal communication.

• I Have Cerebral Palsy

  Springer, Mary Beth,

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  A first-person social story about the author's life with Cerebral palsy.

• I Love Vincent

  Ljungkvist, Laura,

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  Scout is a guide dog to his best human friend, Vincent. As the two go throughout their day, we see just how much they help each other. The book explores the subject of blindness, visually impaired people and guide dogs.

• I See You See

  Jackson, Richard, 1935-

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  A brother and sister let their imaginations take them to wonderful places when they go out to walk the dog. Covers the topics of wheelchairs and leg braces.

• I Talk Like a River

  Scott, Jordan, 1978-

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  When a boy who stutters feels isolated, alone, and incapable of communicating in the way he'd like, it takes a kindly father and a walk by the river to help him find his voice. A Schneider Family Book Award winner. Explores the topic of speech…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I Will Dance

  Flood, Bo,

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  Eva's cerebral palsy makes it difficult for her to do many things, but she longs to dance and, finally, her dream is realized. Includes author's note and information about Young Dance Company. Covers the topic of wheelchairs.