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Demystifying Disability : What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally
by Emily Ladau
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Overview
An approachable guide to being a thoughtful, informed ally to disabled people, with actionable steps for what to say and do (and what not to do) and how you can help make the world a more accessible, inclusive place. Disabled people are the world's largest minority, an estimated 15 percent of the global population. But many of us--disabled and non-disabled 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 important disability issues you need to know about, including:
- How to appreciate disability history and identity
- How to recognize and avoid ableism (discrimination toward disabled people)
- How to be mindful of good disability etiquette
- How to appropriately think, talk, and ask about disability
- How to ensure accessibility becomes your standard practice, from everyday communication to planning special events
- How to identify and speak 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.
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- ISBN-13: 9798217173563
- ISBN-10: 9798217173563
- Publisher: Random House Large Print Publishing
- Publish Date: July 2025
- Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 0.8 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.6 pounds
- Page Count: 240
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