"One of my proudest moments as President occurred on July 26, 1990--the day I signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law. With its passage, a shameful wall of exclusion came tumbling down. This landmark legislation was the culmination of the dedicated efforts of so many, and I salute the bipartisan leadership of the Congress--as well as the countless advocates from all parts of society who contributed to our success. It was a team effort. With the ADA, our country took a dramatic step toward eliminating the physical barriers that existed and the social barriers that were accepted. Much work lies ahead, but I am confident that we will finish the wonderful work already begun. After all, it's the right thing to do." --Former President George BushIn 1990, despite resistance from the business sector and state and local governments, disability groups and activists, together with responsive government leaders, succeeded in passing the most significant civil rights bill in decades. A Look Back: The Birth of the Americans with Disabilities Act takes you to the unique moment in American history when persons of many different backgrounds and with different disabilities united to press Congress for full recognition and protection of their rights as American citizens. The ADA recalls the promise of earlier civil rights legislation and advocacy. A Look Back will remind you that people are people before they are disabled and that they deserve to be acknowledged as individuals, rather than stereotyped on the basis of their physical conditions. You'll witness this firsthand through the inspirational example the Reverend Harold Wilke has set through his own personal struggles, triumphs, and ministry. A witness to the signing of the ADA on the lawn of the White House, he played a key role as a vocal activist in the transformation of self-image for persons with disabilities and in the fight for this bill.In this book, you will see the progress that has been made since the ADA was passed and that, despite the headway made for empowering persons with disabilities, there is much to be done before all individuals are aware of their rights, responsibilities, and protection under the ADA. A Look Back contends that through public education, pastoral care, and open, sensitive congregations, bridges can be built between religion, secular society, and persons with disabilities. This will result in persons with disabilities becoming full participants in daily American life.

Create pathways in theological education and congregational practice for people with disabilities! Graduate Theological Education and the Human Experience of Disability examines graduate schools of theology and their limited familiarity with the study of disabilityand the presence of people with disabilities in particularon their campuses. Dubbed a missing note by one theologian, this text offers critical research and illuminates new pathways for theologia and practice in the community of faith. Reviews of previous literature, theology, and practices illuminate how people with disabilities have historically been marginalized by the religious community. Theologians, people with disabilities, and researchers offer suggestions for incorporating disability studies into theological education and religious life. This text contains firsthand testimony from people with disabilities who are the necessary sources of wisdom for overcoming barriers. By infusing education into existing theological curriculum, seminaries may better prepare their students for leadership and ministry in their congregations. People with disabilities number 18% of the population, yet represent only 5-7% of congregational membership. This book explores aspects of theology and disability such as: the challenges faced by theological schools that desire to improve both theological curriculum and facilities a review of literature that connects theology and disabilityfrom sources such as scripture, history, faith traditions, and social theory the various ideologies that shape the way the human body is understoodredefining normal in theological education an overview of critical boundaries that mark the limits and possibilities for theological inquiry about the human experience of disability creative concepts that religious communities may use to better include people with disabilities and their families how the religious community may benefit from the gifts, talents, and leadership of people with disabilities Graduate Theological Education and the Human Experience of Disability contains a reprint of Dr. Harold Wilke's landmark 1978 article from Theological Education (published by the Association of Theological Schools). Dr. Wilke, born without arms, was the theologian, minister and scholar who first articulated the need to address the human experience of disability in both theological education and congregational life. With extensive biographies and inclusive liturgies, this innovative text is a valuable resource for seminary professors and leaders, clergy, and disability advocates.

"One of my proudest moments as President occurred on July 26, 1990--the day I signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law. With its passage, a shameful wall of exclusion came tumbling down. This landmark legislation was the culmination of the dedicated efforts of so many, and I salute the bipartisan leadership of the Congress--as well as the countless advocates from all parts of society who contributed to our success. It was a team effort. With the ADA, our country took a dramatic step toward eliminating the physical barriers that existed and the social barriers that were accepted. Much work lies ahead, but I am confident that we will finish the wonderful work already begun. After all, it's the right thing to do." --Former President George BushIn 1990, despite resistance from the business sector and state and local governments, disability groups and activists, together with responsive government leaders, succeeded in passing the most significant civil rights bill in decades. A Look Back: The Birth of the Americans with Disabilities Act takes you to the unique moment in American history when persons of many different backgrounds and with different disabilities united to press Congress for full recognition and protection of their rights as American citizens. The ADA recalls the promise of earlier civil rights legislation and advocacy. A Look Back will remind you that people are people before they are disabled and that they deserve to be acknowledged as individuals, rather than stereotyped on the basis of their physical conditions. You ll witness this firsthand through the inspirational example the Reverend Harold Wilke has set through his own personal struggles, triumphs, and ministry. A witness to the signing of the ADA on the lawn of the White House, he played a key role as a vocal activist in the transformation of self-image for persons with disabilities and in the fight for this bill.In this book, you will see the progress that has been made since the ADA was passed and that, despite the headway made for empowering persons with disabilities, there is much to be done before all individuals are aware of their rights, responsibilities, and protection under the ADA. A Look Back contends that through public education, pastoral care, and open, sensitive congregations, bridges can be built between religion, secular society, and persons with disabilities. This will result in persons with disabilities becoming full participants in daily American life.

"Warrior's Song: The Journey Home" takes you on an adventure through childhood with a boy, through war in the jungles of Vietnam with a young U.S. Marine, into corporate boardrooms with an Information Technology Executive, and into the heart and soul of a seeker of Truth.
Along the way, Robert Anderson deepens his understanding of the warrior's values he learned in the Marine Corps: Honor, Courage, and Commitment. He meets his spiritual teacher, Gururaj Ananda Yogi, and the author's lifelong inquiry into life's deepest questions gathers greater substance: Who am I? Why am I here? Is there a place within the human heart that can experience true peace?
As one reviewer says, ""Warrior's Song "is not the usual, run-of-the-mill book you read for a pastime It is an intense book about a brave man who describes the gripping journey of a real U.S. Marine written from the depths of his heart. Some books you put down and don't pick up again. Not this one. You will pick it up time and time again." (See this review and more below.)
The author takes you with him on his adventures around the world to diverse cultural settings and shares his fascination with physics, cosmology, music, and a practical philosophy of life. He surprises you with how he learned to apply an intuitive process to problem solving in business.
Anderson has reverence, respect, and understanding for all religious traditions, and declares, "I believe that we are all fellow travelers on the same journey, and ultimately we will all arrive at the same home."
PRAISE FOR WARRIOR'S SONG
WITH HIS DECISION to join the Marine Corps, Bob Anderson found a discipline and a brotherhood that would never leave him in the combat environment of Southeast Asia. Applying this discipline to the remainder of his life, he began seeking truths in religion and philosophies. He found common positive truths in every religion. Robert's book is the autobiography of a dedicated and disciplined individual whom I have been privileged to know for many years. "Alan H Barbour, Historian, U.S. Marine Corps Combat Helicopter Association"
FROM HIS SERVICE as a Marine in the Vietnam War to a successful career as a family man and business person, Robert Anderson's life is a search for spiritual truth. This search leads him to his Guru, and to a remarkable relationship between a soldier and an Indian spiritual master. "Jeffrey Carr, Academic Dean of the School of the Pennsylvania Academy"
ROBERT EMERGED from the challenging combat conditions he faced in Vietnam armed with grit and strength to overcome the challenges in his life. He also realized a yearning for Truth. In his description of becoming grounded in the wisdom and love of Gururaj Ananda Yogi's teachings, Robert will draw you into the realization of Truth. His book will give you hope and, maybe, even bring you home. "Joe Charsagua, Colonel, U.S. Army Reserve (Retired)"
THIS IS AN INTENSE book about a brave man who stands for the values instilled in him by the U.S. Marine Corps: honor, courage, and commitment. Some books you put down and don't pick up again. Not this one. You may lay it down often while reading to contemplate a deep passage, but you will pick it up over and over until you are finished reading the last word "Murali Chemuturi, Author and Software Development Consultant, Chityala, India"
BOB "SUJ" ANDERSON has travelled the world and done it all. More than an autobiography, Warrior's Song is a shining example of the triumph of the human spirit. In short, it's a delicious read, a movable feast. "Dr. Stephen E. Langer, Physician and Author of "Solved: The Riddle of Illness
A RIP-ROARING read Bob Anderson's story is an inspiring, page-turning tale of courage, adventure, spiritual faith, and successful living. Read this book You won't be able to put it down. "Lee Swanson, President, Swanson Health P