Perspectives on Disability audiobooks

Why is job opportunity still lagging for people with disabilities?

By: PBS NewsHour

Narrated by: PBS NewsHour

Length: 8 minutes

Abridged: No

The unemployment rate for people with a disability is more than double than for those without. Even though the law bars such discrimination, it can be difficult for these Americans to get hired. But that’s not the full story: Some employers are seeing how the special abilities of workers on the autism spectrum can boost their bottom lines.... Read more

Playing to Win

By: Christine Louise Hohlbaum

Narrated by: Highlights for Children

Length: 5 minutes

Abridged: No

Tamika Catchings, shows true sportsmanship and talent in the game of basketball despite her handicap and gives some of her tips for life in general. Read more

Blind Ambition

By: Rachelle Burk

Narrated by: Highlights for Children

Length: 4 minutes

Abridged: No

Find out how this blind skier zips down the mountain. Read more

Louis Braille

By: Juliette Looye

Narrated by: Highlights for Children

Length: 5 minutes

Abridged: No

In the 1800s, Louis Braille went blind as a child. He went to school, but he could not read any of the books. Braille came up with his own system of writing using dots. Years after Braille's death, many all over the world use his system. Read more

Children of color with autism face disparities of care and isolation

By: PBS NewsHour

Narrated by: PBS NewsHour

Length: 8 minutes

Abridged: No

African-American children are often diagnosed with autism at older ages than white children, missing years of potential intervention and treatment. Special correspondent John Donvan and producer Karen Zucker meet a black family who struggled to find community and resources for their son with autism, but are now helping others who need answers... Read more

Meet Relish!

By: Sherry Shahan

Narrated by: Highlights for Children

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

A seeing eye dog helps his owner navigate the city. Read more

Helen Keller: The Quest to Learn

By: Janet Helenthal

Narrated by: Highlights for Children

Length: 1 hour 2 minutes

Abridged: No

Helen Keller—who was deaf and blind—spent her first years desperately trying to communicate with others. As a result she suffered much loneliness and frustration. Eventually things turned for the better when she met Anne Sullivan. The two forged a lifelong bond. Read more

Accessibility in Our Communities

By: Susan Markowitz Meredith

Narrated by: Highlights for Children

Length: 42 minutes

Abridged: No

Highlights presents Accessibility in Our Communities written by Susan Markowitz Meredith. Many people in the United States have disabilities that make it hard for them to get around or do things for themselves. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 makes sure that all people with disabilities have the same rights as everyone else.... Read more

Gallaudet University

By: Laura Purdie Salas

Narrated by: Highlights for Children

Length: 1 hour 12 minutes

Abridged: No

Gallaudet University was founded in 1856 in Washington, DC, and got its current name in 1954. Gallaudet was the first and is still the only university in the world just for deaf people. Not all of the students are deaf, but all of the students and teachers use ASL in the classroom. After student protesting in 1988, Dr. I. King Jordan was... Read more

Gov. Markell: Hiring More People With Disabilities

By: PBS NewsHour

Narrated by: PBS NewsHour

Length: 6 minutes

Abridged: No

A new report from the National Governor's Association says states should do more to employ the 54 million Americans living with a disability, among whom only 20 percent are currently employed or looking for a job. Judy Woodruff interviews Delaware Gov. Jack Markell about his push to boost accessibility to the labor market. Read more

How Phoenix became the most autism-friendly city in the world

By: PBS NewsHour

Narrated by: PBS NewsHour

Length: 9 minutes

Abridged: No

Matt Resnik has helped changed the face of autism in his hometown. When he was diagnosed as a child, his parents poured their hearts into getting him therapy, even launching an organization, in hopes he would outgrow his challenges and find his place as an independent adult in the world. Instead, they’ve helped shape the world around him.... Read more

Giving Adults with Autism Skills to Build Independent Lives

By: PBS NewsHour

Narrated by: PBS NewsHour

Length: 8 minutes

Abridged: No

Before Josh, 36, arrived at First Place Transition Academy, he had never taken public transportation on his own, much less held down a paying job. But a new pilot program is empowering adults with autism to overcome hurdles to independence. Special correspondent John Donvan, co-author with Caren Zucker of In a Different Key: The Story of Autism,... Read more

Oshún and Me: A Story of Love and Braids

By: Adiba Nelson

Narrated by: Adiba Nelson

Length: 12 minutes

Abridged: No

This program is read by the author.

Oshún and Me: A Story of Love and Braids features sound design and special effects to enhance your listening enjoyment. Listen to the sounds of cowrie shells hitting against eachother and the fun on the playground!

Adiba Nelson's debut audiobook Oshún and Me is a heartwarming ode to family, identity, and the... Read more

Ochún y yo: Una historia de amor y trenzas

By: Adiba Nelson

Narrated by: Issa M. Mas

Length: 13 minutes

Abridged: No

Ochún y yo: Una historia de amor y trenzas presenta diseño de sonido y efectos especiales para mejorar tu disfrute auditivo. ¡Escuche Escuche los sonidos de las conchas de cauri chocando entre sí y La diversión en el patio de recreo!

El primer libro ilustrado de Adiba Nelson, Ochún y Yo, es una conmovedora oda a la familia, la identidad y la... Read more

Autism Out Loud

By: Kate Swenson, Carrie Cariello & Adrian Wood

Narrated by: Kate Swenson, Carrie Cariello & Adrian Wood

Length: 8 hours 40 minutes

Abridged: No

From bestselling author Kate Swenson of Finding Cooper's Voice, Carrie Cariello of What Color is Monday?, and Adrian Wood of Tales of an Educated Debutante

In this moving narrative of resilience and pure love, three mothers share their experiences and learnings about life alongside autism

Kate Swenson, Adrian Wood and Carrie Cariello are from... Read more

Twice as Weird

By: Peter Flom

Narrated by: Maxwell Zener

Length: 6 hours 39 minutes

Abridged: No

When Peter Flom was five years old, his parents were told that he had "minimal brain dysfunction" and would never go to college. Peter skipped twelfth grade, did college in three years, and got his BA at twenty. He now has a Ph.D. He also has a new diagnosis: Twice Exceptional (2E). He has nonverbal learning disabilities but is also gifted.... Read more

Francis the One-Eyed Wonder Kitty

By: Marti Fuerst

Narrated by: Marti Fuerst

Length: 6 minutes

Abridged: No

Get ready for an enchanting tale of resilience, bravery, and the power of love in "Francis the One-Eyed Wonder Kitty." Meet Francis, a black cat with one golden eye, who navigates the challenges of transitioning from a wild kitten to an indoor pet under the care of The Lady. While he finds comfort in the companionship of Old Kenny and the Big... Read more

Bat and the Business of Ferrets

By: Elana K. Arnold

Narrated by: Patrick Lawlor

Length: 2 hours 37 minutes

Abridged: No

The bestselling Bat returns! Bat and the Business of Ferrets is the fourth title in National Book Award finalist Elana K. Arnold’s heartfelt and widely acclaimed series featuring an unforgettable young boy on the autism spectrum.Bixby Alexander Tam (nicknamed “Bat”) is about to start fourth grade—and unfortunately for him, everything is... Read more

OPPOSITIONAL DEFIANT DISORDER

By: Darlene Ramos

Narrated by: Eloise Wilson

Length: 2 hours 54 minutes

Abridged: No

Typically, in young children, ODD can coexist with depression, anxiety, and even ADHD, making it difficult to determine what is going on.Children with ODD often have low self-esteem and are irritable and moody.How can you teach them right from wrong without getting angry or getting into a power struggle that will only make them resent you?While... Read more

Breath Taking

By: Jessica Fein

Length: 6 hours 45 minutes

Abridged: No

"A master class in how to be a person." --Joanna Rakoff, bestselling author of My Salinger Year"Astonishing...one of the most moving memoirs I've read." --Caroline Leavitt, best-selling author of With or Without You and Days of Wonder.
In Breath Taking: A Memoir of Family, Dreams, and Broken Genes, Jessica Fein takes readers on a powerful journey... Read more

Autism Spectrum Disorder & Narcissism Personality Disorder

By: Charlie Mason

Narrated by: Dr Michelle Karabach & Ben Statan

Length: 3 hours 29 minutes

Abridged: No

Autism Spectrum Disorder:This book is a highly informative, easy-to-read, clear and simple summary of what parents need to know about Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger's, and the behavioral and emotional challenges that come along with them.
There are many challenges involved in raising a child with autism, including obsessive behaviors,... Read more

100 glorias de México

By: Alberto Lati

Narrated by: Alberto Lati

Length: 6 hours 38 minutes

Abridged: No

¿Cómo surgieron las mayores glorias del deporte mexicano? Sus orígenes e inicios. Todos los obstáculos a los que se sobrepusieron. Su vida antes de conquistar el mundo. Desde pequeños pueblos en el desierto al norte del país hasta recónditos barrios en la ciudad o playas en localidades costeras, la tenacidad y el hambre como respuesta a cada... Read more

Ausome Connections

By: Natalie Loveson

Narrated by: Irinka Reade

Length: 4 hours 1 minute

Abridged: No

Does your autistic child struggle to connect but want to make friends? Wish you knew how to help them navigate playground drama and chat safely online? Discover realistic strategies to build social confidence, foster friendships, and celebrate your child's unique way of relating to the world!This guide provides: Tools that will empower your... Read more

Spellbound

By: Phil Hanley

Narrated by: Phil Hanley

Length: 7 hours 37 minutes

Abridged: No

This program is read by the author, comedian and severe dyslexic Phil Hanley, who reveals his unlikely path to success in a story that is equal parts hilarious and heartbreaking.

When Phil Hanley was in first grade, he realized something that would forever set him apart from his peers: he couldn’t read. His teachers were ill-equipped to assist... Read more