Made possible : stories of success by people with learning disabilities - in their own words
2020
Books, Manuscripts
Success is a crucial part of being human. But what if society thought success and aspiration didn't apply to you? A human rights campaigner. A critically acclaimed actor. A civil rights activist. A singer-songwriter. A Paralympian and elite swimmer. A fine artist. An award-winning filmmaker and drag artist. An elected UK mayor. These professionals have achieved astounding and awe-inspiring success. They've won national accolades in competitive fields such as film, theatre, music, fine art, campaigning, and politics - and like 1.5 million people in the UK today, they all also happen to have a learning disability. In 'Made Possible', these eight remarkable individuals present their authentic experiences - in their own words - and show us what society misses out on by overlooking them, pitying them, patronising them, simply tolerating them and labelling them in terms of their conditions.
Main title:
Made possible : stories of success by people with learning disabilities - in their own words / edited by Saba Salman.
Author:
Salman, Saba, editor
Imprint:
London : Unbound, 2020.
Collation:
xvii, 222 pages ; 20 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
9781783528264 (pbk)
Dewey class:
305.9084305.908371.909 MAD
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
2951206