by Nancy B. Miller, Ph.D., M.S.W., & Catherine C. Sammons, Ph.D., M.S.W.

Copyright © 1999 by Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. All rights reserved.

"From the corporate boardroom to the classroom, this well-organized and thoroughly readable book will serve as a ready resource to anyone with occasion to interact with people with disabilities. . . . Its value lies in its lay language, practical tips, and most importantly in its appreciation of all human differences. Whether in the workplace or the marketplace, the reader will never regard people with disabilities with anything less than awareness, sensitivity, and confidence." —Richard G. Luecking, President, TransCen, Inc.

"Nancy Miller and Catherine Sammons have created a charming prism that helps us focus on our reactions and interactions in everyday encounters with people who are different. This is a very carefully written, easily read book that informs and enlightens us about our own behavior in the face of difference. Although the book focuses on . . . physical differences and disabilities, the model has great power for thinking about our reactions to color, ethnicity, or national origin. It is very easy to take the lessons of this book to heart and to learn how to engage with others in a much more fruitful manner. The book is truly a delight." —Richard Goodman, D.B.A., Associate Professor, The Anderson School at UCLA

"By combining technical discussion with myriad individual perspectives and engaging activities, the authors provide a practical road map for personal growth and societal change. Stripping away the mystery which too often shrouds disability, they offer a clarifying lens through which to examine ourselves and the world around us. While consistently nonjudgmental in tone, the text insists upon an active response from the reader. Ultimately we are charged with the responsibility to take action, to make a difference. I enthusiastically recommend this book to anyone seeking to expand their horizons relative to disability." —Mark R. Donovan, Executive Director, Marriott Foundation for People with Disabilities

"This is a great book. It provides us with a way to understand our feelings and move beyond fear and discomfort toward a greater tolerance and appreciation for all peoples. It's a must-read for anyone working or living with persons with disabilities. In fact, it's a must-read for everyone who cares about creating a more loving world." —Suzanne Mintz, President and Co-founder, National Family Caregivers Association

"Everybody's Different is a critically important book because all of us will be touched by disability in our lives. Miller and Sammons clearly demonstrate how we can interact meaningfully and without fear. . . . They convey a deeper understanding and perspective rarely seen in print. . . . A truly significant book for the helping professions and direct care providers . . . [and] essential reading for all who want to live comfortably in our ever-widening diverse world." —Craig Winston LeCroy, Ph.D., Professor, Arizona State University, School of Social Work