Keeping Families at the Center of Health Care
With his signature acerbic wit and hilarious voice, twenty-something author, blogger, and entrepreneur Shane Burcaw is back with an essay collection about living a full life in a body that many people perceive as a tragedy. From anecdotes about first introductions where people patted him on the head instead of shaking his hand, to stories… More Strangers Assume My Girlfriend Is My Nurse
Not So Different offers a humorous, relatable, and refreshingly honest glimpse into Shane Burcaw’s life. Shane tackles many of the mundane and quirky questions that he’s often asked about living with a disability, and shows readers that he’s just as approachable, friendly, and funny as anyone else. Shane Burcaw was born with a rare disease… More Not So Different: What You Really Want to Ask About Having a Disability
With acerbic wit and a hilarious voice, Shane Burcaw’s Laughing at My Nightmare describes the challenges he faces as a twenty-one-year-old with spinal muscular atrophy. From awkward handshakes to having a girlfriend and everything in between, Shane handles his situation with humor and a “you-only-live-once” perspective on life. While he does talk about everyday issues… More Laughing at my Nightmare
Written by autistic author Robyn Steward, this is a detailed guide for young people ages 9 to 16 on the basics of menstruation. Created in consultation with young people, an online survey and a group of medical professionals it offers direct advice on what periods look and feel like and how to manage hygiene and… More The Autism-Friendly Guide to Periods
In this stunning anthology, #1 New York Times-bestselling author Marieke Nijkamp teams up with fellow disabled authors to create a collection of fictional stories that dispense with the tired, broken stereotypes – and reclaim narratives and identities. By weaving together tales of interstellar war, an enchanted carnival, or a dating debacle, Unbroken celebrates the varied… More Unbroken: 13 Stories Starring Disabled Teens
The Medikidz is a comic book series that feature superheros who live on Mediland, a planet shaped like the human body. They are experts in health and illness and their mission is to teach you all about your body and how illness affects it. Understanding Transitional Care in Epilepsy – A story about Julia, a… More Medikidz- Understanding Transitional Care In Epilepsy
The Medikidz is a comic book series that feature superheros who live on Mediland, a planet shaped like the human body. They are experts in health and illness and their mission is to teach you all about your body and how illness affects it. Medikidz Explain Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS) – A story about a seven-year-old… More Medikidz Explain Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS)
The Medikidz is a comic book series that feature superheros who live on Mediland, a planet shaped like the human body. They are experts in health and illness and their mission is to teach you all about your body and how illness affects it. Medikidz Explain Playing Sports With Epilepsy – A story about Hannah… More Medikidz Explain Playing Sports with Epilepsy
The Medikidz is a comic book series that feature superheros who live on Mediland, a planet shaped like the human body. They are experts in health and illness and their mission is to teach you all about your body and how illness affects it. Medikidz Explain Living With Epilepsy – A story about Megan, who… More Midikidz Explain Living With Epilepsy
A comic book created to explain epilepsy to kids. The Medikidz are superheroes who live on MEDILAND, a planet shaped like the human body. They are experts in health and illness, and their mission is to teach you all about your body and how illness affects it. For kids 10 and up looking for a… More Medikidz Explain Epilepsy