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No Pity : People with Disabilities Forging a New Civil Rights Movement | 
 enlarge | Author: Joseph P. Shapiro
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 138577
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 400
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Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.5 x 1.1
ISBN: 0812924126
Dewey Decimal Number: 323.3
EAN: 9780812924121
ASIN: 0812924126
Publication Date: October 25, 1994
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People with disabilities forging the newest and last human rights movement of the century.
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 No Pity July 15, 2008
I ordered 2 books simultaneously, one new (this one) through you, Amazon, and one used, from one of your used book dealers. In ordering, I did not see on the form where I could change the shipping address, and then the transaction was suddenly over. I called right back to change the address. With you it was no problem. But in changing the address for the other book, your phone rep (who called herself JADE)told me it was changed and everything was fine. That was not true. I kept checking and it was never changed on the order. I emailed the other dealer and they said there was nothing could do. I called you back several times - even spoke to your supervisor (MAHENDRA) who offered no help. I have never received the book. It was a college book - I had to drive 75 miles to get another book. I would like my money refuned. It has been almost 6 weeks.
 great book July 1, 2008
This book is a must read for anyone wants to understand the history of independent living and the Disability Rights Movement! Well worth the read.
Essential Reading for ALL "Tinytimisms" November 15, 2006
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
The Essential Primer from a non-disabled person's view. The 1994 book covers history, policies, and the interdependence we have together.
Judy Heumann and Evan Kemp recommended this to me in 1990's, and my eyes were opened wide after I read it. Ch. 1 and Tinytimism (as I call it)applies to many groups. Some call it 'Uncle Tom','assimilationist', or other. 'No Pity' describes why the charity model is fatalistic and damaging. You can see this played out in the Congress about 'welfare', 'healthcare', Clint Eastwood's attack on the ADA, and 'special needs'.
Sorry folks - we just want what you think we have, but we don't really have it: civil, legal, accessible, culturally affirming human rights.
Even if you have a disability, it is vital to read the sections that you think you know- and definately read the ones you don't know. Anyone working in health care, Addiction, Mental Health, VA, CILS, advocacy for any disability related group should read this first.
My only regret was I didn't read it sooner.
Access is a civil right and an attitude, not just a ramp (TM)!
 Response to Cindy Heilman December 28, 2003
28 out of 31 found this review helpful
In regards to the review by Cindy Heilman below, it is apparent that you missed a major point of this book. When you state that "Neither the disabled, homosexuals, nor adoptees are the target of lynching, Jim Crow laws, fire engine hosing, or vicious police dogs."You must have missed the disability history about Nazi death camps, false imprisonments in institutions, forced sterilization, abuse by caregivers, death by neglect, murder of those with mental disabilities thought to be under demonic controls, murder of disabled children in underdeveloped countries, the list goes on and on. I'm not an expert on the experiences of gays and adoptees, but as far as gays...it seems they face some of the most violent crimes that helped institute hate crime statutes. The history of African-Americans has been tragic and an embarrassment for our country, but they are certainly not alone in facing hatred and violent discrimination. As for your statement regarding the difference in abilities justifies unequal treatment, you are missing the point that we all have differing abilities and must find ways to use our assets to contribute to society and accommodate our weaknesses. This holds true for any college student who has picked a major that accommodates their strengths while downplaying their weaknesses or any member of any sports team who picks the position that will give the team the best advantage. Disabled people are not asking for unfair advantages, they are asking for equal access. A level playing field. The same opportunities to build on their strengths and contribute to the society that has blocked them out. Even under horrendous Jim Crow Laws, African-Americans were sometimes allowed to go into the back of a restuarant and be served. People with disabilities aren't even allowed to the resturant door sometimes. Although their is a uniqueness to some of the issues surrounding disability, the civil rights aspect of amicus and access are exactly the same. Read "Make them go away" by Mary Johnson for a more straightforward, updated essay on this situation if you still don't understand.
The most influential book you could ever read. November 25, 2003
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
My perception has changed in ways immeasurable in regards to people with disabilities. Now, every single day I am aware of the small and large ways in which those with disabilities are discrimated against by temporarily able-bodied individuals. I am buying several copies to lend and give out, I hope others do the same.
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