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Chargement... Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist (édition 2020)par Judith Heumann (Auteur), Kristen Joiner (Auteur)
Information sur l'oeuvreBeing Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist par Judith E. Heumann
   Actuellement, il n'y a pas de discussions au sujet de ce livre.  Kaianna.Isaure | Apr 10, 2024 |   UnruhlyS | Oct 26, 2022 | Terrific and inspiring, so relatable--that balance between not wanting to be a "burden" but also being able to participate--and increasingly important. This is a fast read and one I highly recommend, along with Haben's memoir. (  ) reader1009 | Sep 10, 2022 |  ) Tosta | Jul 5, 2021 | Heumann didn't start school until fourth grade. When she did, she shared her special education, nap-included classroom with teenagers who still couldn't read. As she grew into high school and at summer camp in the early 1960s, she became increasingly aware of how the lives of disabled people were excessively -- and unnecessarily -- circumscribed. Despite the odds, she went to university, engaged a legal battle to become a teacher that even the ACLU was hesitant to take, and transitioned to a lifetime of local, then national, then international disability activism, including leading teams at the World Bank and State Department. Being Heumann is an excellent memoir of political change in action. I'm a bit disappointed that it is so single-track, however; almost everything directly calls back to radicalization, activism, or progress. Perhaps this is the influence of co-author (not-so-ghostwriter?) Kristen Joiner, whose clear agenda is to change how people see the world. Regardless, despite having an extremely political lens on what it means to be human, Being Heumann is worth reading for its treatment of how recently American built spaces came to be accessible and the fight required. (  ) pammab | May 15, 2021 | aucune critique | ajouter une critique
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One of the most influential disability rights activists in US history tells her personal story of fighting for the right to receive an education, have a job, and just be human. A story of fighting to belong in a world that wasn't built for all of us and of one woman's activism--from the streets of Brooklyn and San Francisco to inside the halls of Washington--Being Heumann recounts Judy Heumann's lifelong battle to achieve respect, acceptance, and inclusion in society. Paralyzed from polio at eighteen months, Judy's struggle for equality began early in life. From fighting to attend grade school after being described as a "fire hazard" to later winning a lawsuit against the New York City school system for denying her a teacher's license because of her paralysis, Judy's actions set a precedent that fundamentally improved rights for disabled people. As a young woman, Judy rolled her wheelchair through the doors of the US Department of Health, Education, and Welfare in San Francisco as a leader of the Section 504 Sit-In, the longest takeover of a governmental building in US history. Working with a community of over 150 disabled activists and allies, Judy successfully pressured the Carter administration to implement protections for disabled peoples' rights, sparking a national movement and leading to the creation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Candid, intimate, and irreverent, Judy Heumann's memoir about resistance to exclusion invites readers to imagine and make real a world in which we all belong. Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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 Google Books — Chargement...GenresClassification décimale de Melvil (CDD)362.4092Social sciences Social problems and services; associations Social problems of & services to groups of people People with disabilites Biography; History By Place BiographyClassification de la Bibliothèque du CongrèsÉvaluationMoyenne: (4.23)
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Heumann's advocacy serves as a beacon of inspiration, urging individuals to defy limitations and embrace their inherent worth. Through her relentless pursuit of equality and justice, she emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy and the need to challenge societal perceptions of disability. "Being Heumann" is a call to action, urging readers to stand up for their rights, pursue their dreams, and refuse to be defined by their disabilities.
In contemplating Heumann's journey, one is compelled to ponder: How would I navigate life with a disability? Would I succumb to bitterness and negativity, or would I strive to be a force of positivity and change? This question invites introspection and challenges societal biases, ultimately highlighting the transformative power of resilience and determination. (