A few days ago I finished a book that I cannot stop thinking about and think that everyone should read, especially if you care about both people of all abilities, thinking about different perspectives, and learning!
I cannot stop thinking about The Sign for Home which is a fictional book about a young gentleman man with a real disease (which coincidentally I have heard about now on tv) called Ushers Syndrome causing him to lose both his vision and hearing.
He loses so much more in this book, but through the support of a special asl interpreter and some either people, he learns so much as well. He learns there are laws in place here in the United States to both protect and support people with disabilities (the Americans with Disabilities Act) and he also learns there are many new techniques used to help interpret everything that is going on. He also learns there is a place for him in this world! I implore everyone to make a place for The Sign for Home in their hearts, and to add it to your tbr lists and bookshelves!
by Mcomins