Women - Disability Rights Advocates

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Helen Keller (1880 - 1968) | Periscope

Episode 6

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

At 19 months old, Helen Keller suffered an extreme fever that made her sight and hearing impaired. She became a national spokesperson for the physically disabled by writing books, giving speeches, and...

Patti Just: Confidence | Character Minutes

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Grades: 3 4 5

It was very hard to deal with, when people wouldn't hire Patti because of her disability. But she had confidence in herself and knew she could do the job, and kept looking for someone who would give...

Physical Therapist | Kids Work!

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Grades: PreK Kindergarten 1 2 3 4 5

What is a Physical Therapist? Physical therapists treat patients who are disabled due to surgery, injury or disease. They create rehabilitative programs for the patients to help improve mobility...