{"title":"Scot Danforth","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by Scot Danforth, a renowned author known for his significant contributions to the fields of education and reference. Scot Danforth has established a reputation for crafting insightful literature that inspires and informs educators, students, and lifelong learners alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cem\u003eAn Independent Man\u003c\/em\u003e, which delves into the fascinating narratives and empowering lessons that are crucial in understanding personal and educational development. This book, like many of Danforth's others, is a valuable resource for those looking to gain a deeper understanding of the educational landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are an educator seeking to enrich your teaching practice or a reader curious about the evolving dynamics of education, Scot Danforth's books offer a wealth of knowledge and perspective. Dive into his collection to discover thought-provoking content that encourages independent thought and informed understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"an-independent-man-by-scot-danforth-9780520412644","title":"An Independent Man","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe first biography of one of the founders of the disability rights movement, \u003cem\u003eAn Independent Man\u003c\/em\u003e chronicles the life of an activist who reimagined the meaning of equality and inspired generations of reformers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore Jonas Salk's vaccine, polio was a social death sentence. The disabled were expected to disappear into their limitations, pitied by those around them. This might have been the story of Ed Roberts, paralysed and consigned to sleep in an iron lung. But Roberts insisted on what all people deserve: a full life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eScot Danforth deftly captures Roberts's adventurous personality and radical vision, chronicling his life from his student activist days at the University of California, Berkeley, in the early 1960s to his career highlights of establishing the pioneering Center for Independent Living and directing California's Department of Rehabilitation. By insisting that disabled persons are valuable members of society, and by translating his ideas into action, Roberts laid the ground for the Americans with Disabilities Act and the ongoing movement for equality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46871311089900,"sku":"9780520412644","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7346773482373.jpg?v=1759874973"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/scot-danforth.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}