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Book Synopsis: A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year for Nonfiction"...an essential and engaging look at recent disability history."— Buzzfeed
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.
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Looking for an inspiring and captivating memoir? Look no further than "Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist." This Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year for Nonfiction is an absolute must-read for anyone interested in disability history. Discover the extraordinary journey of Judy Heumann, one of the most influential disability rights activists in US history, as she shares her personal story of fighting for education, employment, and basic human rights.
In a world that is still struggling to embrace diversity, "Being Heumann" serves as a powerful reminder that everyone deserves to belong. From the streets of Brooklyn to the halls of Washington, Judy Heumann's activism has made a lasting impact on society. Paralyzed from polio at a young age, she defied all odds to challenge the injustices faced by disabled individuals.
Judy's unwavering determination led her to win a groundbreaking lawsuit against the New York City school system and sparked a national movement for disability rights. Her leadership in the Section 504 Sit-In, a historic event where disabled activists and allies occupied a governmental building, paved the way for the Americans with Disabilities Act. This memoir offers an intimate and candid glimpse into the struggles she faced and the victories she achieved.
Immerse yourself in the world of "Being Heumann" and join Judy Heumann in her fight for inclusivity and respect. This memoir will challenge your perceptions and inspire you to envision a future where everyone can thrive. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to delve into the remarkable life story of an unapologetic disability rights activist.
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