Williamsburg Regional Library

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

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

Demystifying disability

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1196821778

Emily Ladau

what to know, what to say, and how to be an ally

"A guide for how to be 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 place"--, Provided by publisher"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"--cover

Introduction: Why Do We Need to Demystify Disability? -- So, What Is Disability, Anyway? -- Understanding Disability as Part of a Whole Person -- An (Incomplete) Overview of Disability History -- Ableism and Accessibility -- Disability Etiquette -- Disability in the Media -- Conclusion: Calling All Allies and Accomplices

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