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This book examines how those with disabilities, and in particular, the Deaf and hard-of-hearing, are impacted by the influence language and culture in policing, criminal law, and corrections. Frequently left out of policy making and research, almost no resources exist that can inform and aid law enforcement, legal, and correctional officials on culturally competent interactions with the Deaf and hard-of-hearing. As a result, this group is at a distinct...

"This collection applies the Crip Linguistics framework to a variety of fields including and outside of linguistics and engages with a diverse range of perspectives across disciplines, class, race, gender, and disability, which all ask us to think about language and languaging in new ways"-- Provided by publisher.

From Shelter To CEO is the inspiring chapter of resiliency written by the featured author Kristy Whilden in the book Dear Younger Self. As Kristy speaks to her 30 year old self, be prepared to go on a rollercoaster ride of life as she navigates life from the bed of a rape and abuse shelter to becoming the Founder and CEO of Hands Up Silent Theatre. In all, the book contains the stories of thirty women many of whom have overcome adversity to achieve...

"Oushi saw Itsuomi visit the arcade with Emma-but what he doesn't know is that Itsuomi flatly rejected her. When Oushi sees Yuki, all he can do is channel his frustration and anger into an embrace, which leaves her feeling vaguely guilty. But, when the two of them are finally together, alone in Itsuomi's apartment, they don't talk about the silly school drama. What comes to mind instead is a much deeper conversation about their future together, about...