McGraw-Page Library: Disability Awareness: Resources

Introduction

"Disability, visible or invisible, can happen at any point in a person's lifetime. As individuals, we experience disability differently. Increased awareness invites opportunities to change how disability is perceived, end stigmas and promote expanded appreciation as a natural part of human diversity."

-- https://aglearn.usda.gov/

Do you have specific questions or concerns while attending Randolph-Macon College? Connect with the Office of Disability Services (DS), whose mission is to "foster an inclusive campus climate through education, service, collaboration, and outreach to the Randolph-Macon community. We provide support for students with documented disabilities by promoting equal access to all programs and services."

The books chosen for this guide are a sampling of what is available. Search the online catalog to find thousands of other resources.

Inclusiveness at school and at work

Non-Fiction Print Books at McGraw-Page Library

eBooks

Memoirs

Fiction in Print, includes Juvenile

Links - Websites, Films

Anxiety & Depression Association of America
"ADAA works to prevent, treat, and cure anxiety disorders and depression. ADAA improves the quality of life for those who suffer through evidence-based educational resources, professional practice, and scientific research."
CHADD: The National Resource on ADHD
Disability in the Modern World
A multi-media collection by Alexander Street. "One person in seven experiences disability, yet the story of this community and its contributions is largely absent from the scholarly record. Access to the primary and secondary source materials within this collection enables you to include this important piece of the puzzle in your research."
Health & Medicine - Physical Disabilities
From Films On Demand - Master Academic Collection. Stories of people living with a variety of physical disabilities.
Learning Disabilities Association of America
"LDA Visualizes a World in Which: all individuals with learning disabilities are empowered to thrive and participate fully in society; the incidence of learning disabilities is reduced; and learning disabilities are universally understood and effectively addressed. LDA’s mission is to create opportunities for success for all individuals affected by learning disabilities and to reduce the incidence of learning disabilities in future generations."
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"We empower individuals with learning disabilities, their families, educators, and professionals with key knowledge. Through personalized and evidence-based programs, we provide tools, resources, and community, so individuals with learning disabilities can thrive, families can be supported, and those who work with individuals with LD can be well-informed."
National Institute of Mental Health
"The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders. NIMH is one of the 27 Institutes and Centers that make up the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the largest biomedical research agency in the world. NIH is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)."