Demystifying disability : what to know, what to say, and how to be an ally / Emily Ladau.

Author/creator Ladau, Emily, 1991- author.
Format Book
EditionFirst edition.
PublicationCalifornia : Ten Speed Press, an imprint of Random House, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, [2021]
Copyright Date©2021
Description167 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
Subjects

Contents Introduction : Why do we need to demystify disability? -- Chapter 1. So, what is disability, anyway? -- Chapter 2. Understanding disability as part of a whole person -- Chapter 3. An (incomplete) overview of disability history -- Chapter 4. Ableism and accessibility -- Chapter 5. Disability etiquette -- Chapter 6. Disability in the media -- Conclusion : Calling all allies and accomplices -- Further reading and resources -- Acknowledgments -- About the author -- Index.
Abstract "People with disabilities are the world's largest minority, an estimated 15 percent of the global population. But many of us - disabled and nondisabled alike - don't know how to act, what to say, or how to be an ally to the disability community. 'Demystifying Disability' is a friendly handbook on the important disability issues you need to know about, including : how to appropriately think, talk, and ask about disability ; recognizing and avoiding ableism (discrimination toward disabled people) ; practicing good disability etiquette ; ensuring accessibility becomes your standard practice, from everyday communication to planning special events ; appreciating disability history and identity ; and, identifying and speaking up about disability stereotypes in media. Authored by celebrated disability rights advocate, speaker, and writer, Emily Ladau, this practical, intersectional guide offers all readers a welcoming place to understand disability as part of the human experience."--back cover.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2020041583
ISBN9781984858979 trade paperback
ISBN1984858971 trade paperback
ISBNelectronic book

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