I just finished reading Beyond the Summerland to my children, who enjoyed it very much. It is the first book in the Binding of the Blade series by L.B. Graham. We just started book two.
One of the main characters is a blind prophet by the name of Valzaan. Wise, courageous, and completely trusting in the goodness and sovereignty of Allfather (God), he leads his young charges against evil forces.
In other words, Valzaan was really cool. He’s my current favorite disabled character.
Do you have any favorites? Please comment if you do. And only fictional characters, please.
By the way, it is a wonderful thing when the teaching in the pulpit is reflected in the choices in the bookstore. I knew nothing about this series or author, but it was for sale in Bethlehem’s bookstore and we were looking for something new to read. We trust our bookstore manager’s choices in books, and he served us well again.
The Works of God 
My favorite disabled character is Mary of Bethany: broken, vulnerable, and an emotional mess. But she was willing to “waste” herself on Jesus. (Mk 4:4) I think He most highly esteems it when we give more to Him than we think He is giving back to us. She didn’t want to be of use. And she didn’t want to use Him. She simply loved Him. That, He said, is the “goal” of the Gospel.
For me it’s currently a trade-off between Emilio (Mary Doria Russell: The Sparrow, Children of God) and Miles (Lois McMasters Bujold: Vorkosigan Saga). Emilio suffers brutally at the hands of a race of intelligent beings on another planet and has his hands destroyed in the process; Miles grows up with teratogenetic damage in a world where physical strength and military prowess are prized.
But both stories are very difficult to read at times- emotionally challenging, and dealing with adult content and themes that are faith-challenging, so I recommend with caution.
the hunchback of notre dame–very good.
I am very fond of Louis from Trumpet of the Swan, E.B. White.
When Dustin started kindergarten I handed out mulitple copies of this book to his teachers.
Louis was mute and the book is his search, and his parents, for a voice for him. It is delightful and wonderful as he finds a trumpet as an assistive device.
I always wondered if E.B. White did not personally know of a child with cerebral palsy who needed an augmentative communication device.
Anne
I am very fond of Louis from Trumpet of the Swan, E.B. White.
When Dustin started kindergarten I handed out multiple copies of this book to his teachers.
Louis was mute and the book is his search, and his parents, for a voice for him. It is delightful and wonderful as he finds a trumpet as an assistive device.
I always wondered if E.B. White did not personally know of a child with cerebral palsy who needed an augmentative communication device.
Anne
Kira from Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry.
I love John Christopher Francis Boone in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time. You get to know him all-around and can see both strengths and weaknesses.
I also like Anna in From Anna and Listen for the Singing by Jean Little.