Demystifying Disability

What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally

von Emily Ladau

242 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

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 mediaAuthored 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.

• Reihe: Diversified Publishing
• ISBN: 9798217173563
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.07.2025
• Größe: 234 x 153 mm
• Verlag: Random House