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Poetry: Publications and Resources

Summary: The Disabled World category "Disability Poems: Prose and Poetry Relating to Disabilities and Health" features a diverse collection of literary works addressing various aspects of disability and health experiences. This compilation includes poems, prose, and research papers covering topics such as chronic illnesses, mental health, physical disabilities, and the daily challenges faced by individuals with disabilities. Notable examples include works on multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, autism, and the emotional impact of disability diagnoses. These publications offer valuable insights, personal perspectives, and creative expressions that can resonate with readers, particularly those with disabilities, their families, and caregivers. By showcasing a range of voices and experiences, this literary assemblage serves as a resource for understanding, reflection, and connection within the disability community and beyond.

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Poetry: Publications and Resources (29 Items)
Title & AuthorEdPublish
Revised
Here's to the Children Who Don't Quite Fit by Gary Shulman, MS. Ed. - Gary Shulman, MS. Ed.2021/08/25
A Very Special Child and Come Touch His Cheek - Poems by Gary Shulman, MS. Ed. - Gary Shulman, MS. Ed.2021/08/07
A Voice of a Forlorn Blind Woman - Flora Aguasa2020/03/31
2025/03/17
COVID-19... Leave The World Now! A Poem by Flora Aguasa - Flora Aguasa2020/03/31
2021/08/23
Disability Poem by Nancy Hall - Nancy Hall2018/11/14
2018/11/27
Poems by Flora Aguasa - Flora Aguasa2018/09/08
The Cost of Freedom & I Served My Country by Teresa Gail Carver Godin - Teresa Gail Carver Godin2018/01/12
2018/01/14
Poetry by Iain Stephen - Iain Stephen2017/06/14
Poems: Cranky Old Man, Crabbit Old Woman, A Nurses Reply - Ian C. Langtree
2017/01/20
2025/12/07
What is The Color Of Care? - Pastor Kevin McCray2016/10/06
Our Paralympics - The Challenges We Face Every Day - Kuli Kohli2013/12/10
Multiple Sclerosis Poems by Mary Pettigrew - Mary Pettigrew2013/06/14
2016/06/12
Capturing Disease Through Poetry - Katherine Russell2012/07/20
2022/03/02
Christina's Courage - A Disability Poem by Richard M. Deets - Richard M. Deets2012/03/15
2024/03/08
Did Elizabeth Barrett Browning Have Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis - Penn State2011/12/20
2024/02/17
Please Don't Stare - Poem - ebb2011/06/10
2011/06/16
Poem: I'll Try Anything Once by Liz Whiteacre - Liz Whiteacre2011/05/19
2024/09/28
Poem: It's for My Own Good by Liz Whiteacre - Liz Whiteacre2011/05/19
2022/03/31
Poetry Book Guides Readers on Journey of Self-Discovery - Ramona Harvey2011/03/28
I Am Not - A Poem by Sheila Radziewicz - Sheila Radziewicz2011/02/26
2016/06/12
Singing in the Shower - Poem - Kenneth Nye2011/01/21
If I Live to be an Old Man - Poem - Kenneth Nye2011/01/20
In Sickness and in Health - Kenneth Nye2011/01/20
I Will Win - A Poem About Parkinson's Disease Diagnosis - Kenneth Nye2010/12/30
The Boy Who Was Seen, Not His Wheels - Disability Poem - Michele Sutphin2010/07/18
Let Me Try, God Does - Disability Poem - Disabled World - Michele Sutphin2010/05/06
National Poetry Contest Winners - Disability in the Workplace - Fedcap2010/04/19
2018/11/29
My Father's Blind Son - Ron Graham - Disability Poetry - Ron Graham2010/03/17
Autism and Journey - Someday Soon - Ian C. Langtree2009/09/28
2016/09/23

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