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  Demystifying disability : what to know, what to say, and how to be an ally First edition.

  Author

  Ladau, Emily, 1991- author.  

  Publisher:

  Ten Speed Press,

  Pub date:

  [2021]

  Physical desc:

  1 online resource (viii, 167 pages) : color illustrations

  ISBN:

  198485898X

  Copy info:

  1 copy available in ONLINE.
  1 copy total in all locations.

  • 198485898X
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  Ladau, Emily, 1991- author.
  
  
  

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  ISBN:

  198485898X

  ISBN:

  9781984858986

  ISBN:

  (ISBN invalid)1984858971

  ISBN:

  (ISBN invalid)9781984858979

  Personal Author:

  Ladau, Emily, 1991- author.

  Title:

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

  Edition:

  First edition.

  Publication info:

  Emeryville : Ten Speed Press, [2021]

  Physical descrip:

  1 online resource (viii, 167 pages) : color illustrations

  Bibliography note:

  Includes bibliographical references (pages 150-155) and index.

  Contents:

  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.

  Summary:

  "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.

  Summary:

  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 inclusive place ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: NPR, Booklist " "A candid, accessible cheat sheet for anyone who wants to thoughtfully join the conversation... Emily makes the intimidating approachable and the complicated clear."--Rebekah Taussig, author of Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary, Resilient, Disabled Body 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 " 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.Praise for Demystifying Disability "Whether you have a disability, or you are non-disabled, Demystifying Disability is a MUST READ. Emily Ladau is a wise spirit who thinks deeply and writes exquisitely."--Judy Heumann, international disability rights advocate and author of Being Heumann "Emily Ladau has done her homework, and Demystifying Disability is her candid, accessible cheat sheet for anyone who wants to thoughtfully join the conversation. A teacher who makes you forget you're learning, Emily makes the intimidating approachable and the complicated clear. This book is a generous and needed gift."--Rebekah Taussig, author of Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body.

  Subject term:

  Disabilities.

  Subject term:

  Discrimination against people with disabilities.

  Subject term:

  People with disabilities.

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ISBN:

198485898X

ISBN:

9781984858986

ISBN:

(ISBN invalid)1984858971

ISBN:

(ISBN invalid)9781984858979

Personal Author:

Ladau, Emily, 1991- author.

Title:

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

Edition:

First edition.

Publication info:

Emeryville : Ten Speed Press, [2021]

Physical descrip:

1 online resource (viii, 167 pages) : color illustrations

Bibliography note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 150-155) and index.

Contents:

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.

Summary:

"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.

Summary:

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 inclusive place ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: NPR, Booklist " "A candid, accessible cheat sheet for anyone who wants to thoughtfully join the conversation... Emily makes the intimidating approachable and the complicated clear."--Rebekah Taussig, author of Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary, Resilient, Disabled Body 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 " 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.Praise for Demystifying Disability "Whether you have a disability, or you are non-disabled, Demystifying Disability is a MUST READ. Emily Ladau is a wise spirit who thinks deeply and writes exquisitely."--Judy Heumann, international disability rights advocate and author of Being Heumann "Emily Ladau has done her homework, and Demystifying Disability is her candid, accessible cheat sheet for anyone who wants to thoughtfully join the conversation. A teacher who makes you forget you're learning, Emily makes the intimidating approachable and the complicated clear. This book is a generous and needed gift."--Rebekah Taussig, author of Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body.

Subject term:

Disabilities.

Subject term:

Discrimination against people with disabilities.

Subject term:

People with disabilities.

ONLINE:

Single User Access - Click Here