{"product_id":"fighting-for-yes-the-story-of-disability-rights-activist-judith-heumann-hardcover","title":"Fighting for Yes!: The Story of Disability Rights Activist Judith Heumann - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMaryann Cocca-Leffler\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eVivien Mildenberger\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eJudith Heumann\u003c\/b\u003e (Afterword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA picture book biography celebrating the life and work of disability rights activist and icon Judith Heumann, highlighting one of her landmark achievements--leading the historic 504 Sit-in in 1977\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From a very young age, Judy Heumann heard the word \u003ci\u003eNO\u003c\/i\u003e. When she wanted to attend public school, the principal said, \"NO.\" When she wanted her teaching license, the New York Board of Education said, \"NO.\" Judy and people with disabilities everywhere were tired of hearing \"NO.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In the 1970s an important disability rights law, Section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, was waiting to be signed. Judy and other disability rights activists fought for \"YES!\" They held a sit-in until Section 504 was signed into law. Section 504 laid the foundation for the Americans with Disabilities Act, which was established thanks in large part to the ongoing work of Judy and her community. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Along with a personal reflection from Judy herself, this picture book biography captures the impact and influence of one of America's greatest living activists.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaryann Cocca-Leffler \u003c\/b\u003eis an award-winning author and illustrator of more than 65 books for children, including \u003ci\u003eThe Power of Yet\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWe Want to Go to School! The Fight for Disability Rights. \u003c\/i\u003eShe lives and works in Portland, Maine. Visit her at www.maryanncoccaleffler.com. \u003cb\u003eVivien Mildenberger\u003c\/b\u003e is the illustrator of a number of books for children, including \u003ci\u003eAll in a Drop\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Voice that Won the Vote\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives on a lovely farm just outside of Nashville, where she works on her illustrations, pottery, and other general magic-making.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.46 x 10.76 x 8.89 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 09, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766106849568,"sku":"9781419755606","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d5436a67d7299df537507d9b738ac32e.webp?v=1780285656","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/fighting-for-yes-the-story-of-disability-rights-activist-judith-heumann-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}