Demystifying disability : what to know, what to say, and how to be an ally / Emily Ladau.
"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."-- "People with disabilities are the world's largest minority, an estimated 15 percent of the global p...
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Language: | English |
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California :
Ten Speed Press, an imprint of Random House, a division of Penguin Random House LLC,
[2021]
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Edition: | First edition. |
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Physical Description: | 167 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm |
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What to know, what to say, and how to be an ally |
Format: | Book |
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"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"--Back cover. |
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Call Number: | HV3011 .L33 2021 |
Bibliography Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 150-152), filmography, and index. |
ISBN: | 9781984858979 1984858971 |