Ronald Bishop is a professor in the Department of Communication at Drexel University in Philadelphia. He lives in Delaware with his amazing wife Sheila and his indomitable son. A native of Maplewood, N.J. He earned his Ph.D. at Temple University in Philadelphia.Sadie Pennington is a communication major at Drexel University. She grew up in Caldwell, New Jersey and attended James Caldwell High School in West Caldwell. Morgan Weiss is a communication major at Drexel University. She grew up in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania and attended Mount St. Joseph Academy in Flourtown, Pennsylvania.

WOW! A rollercoaster of emotions and confrontations employing many voices—parents, people with disabilities, historians, educators, students, the mass media—orchestrated by a well read, thoughtful and talented author. An unusual and insightful review of literature integrated with real life stories makes this an engaging read. Bound to be controversial this book needs to be read for those who want to confront challenging issues facing disability today.

• IntroductionChapter 1: A Day in the LifeChapter 2: The Saddest I’ve Ever BeenChapter 3: “Making” DisabilitiesChapter 4: The Legend of “Scooter Boy”Chapter 5: Catch the WindChapter 6: Packaged for Public ConsumptionChapter 7: By Any Other NameChapter 8: The Homecoming CourtChapter 9: Other VoicesChapter 10: Other Voices, ContinuedChapter 11: Those Who Demand AttentionReferences

Ronald Bishop is a professor in the Department of Communication at Drexel University in Philadelphia. He lives in Delaware with his amazing wife Sheila and his indomitable son. A native of Maplewood, N.J. He earned his Ph.D. at Temple University in Philadelphia.Sadie Pennington is a communication major at Drexel University. She grew up in Caldwell, New Jersey and attended James Caldwell High School in West Caldwell. Morgan Weiss is a communication major at Drexel University. She grew up in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania and attended Mount St. Joseph Academy in Flourtown, Pennsylvania.

WOW! A rollercoaster of emotions and confrontations employing many voices—parents, people with disabilities, historians, educators, students, the mass media—orchestrated by a well read, thoughtful and talented author. An unusual and insightful review of literature integrated with real life stories makes this an engaging read. Bound to be controversial this book needs to be read for those who want to confront challenging issues facing disability today.

• IntroductionChapter 1: A Day in the LifeChapter 2: The Saddest I’ve Ever BeenChapter 3: “Making” DisabilitiesChapter 4: The Legend of “Scooter Boy”Chapter 5: Catch the WindChapter 6: Packaged for Public ConsumptionChapter 7: By Any Other NameChapter 8: The Homecoming CourtChapter 9: Other VoicesChapter 10: Other Voices, ContinuedChapter 11: Those Who Demand AttentionReferences