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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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autienaut's review against another edition

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5.0

A stunning read, an absolute masterpiece in the world of disability advocacy. Massively, massively underrated and so incredibly needed. As disabled people, we are silenced time and time again but this book truly highlights the astounding diversity and community of human nature.🖤

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finnsnowbevi's review against another edition

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challenging hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

5.0

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bookishmillennial's review against another edition

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disclaimer: I don’t really give starred reviews. I hope my reviews provide enough information to let you know if a book is for you or not. Find me here: https://linktr.ee/bookishmillennial

A helpful primer and introductory text on everything the description notes:
- 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

I'm not saying this to be pretentious or as if I have nothing else to learn (I'm not an expert at anything! I am a lifelong learner!), but as a disabled reader and someone who seeks out texts on disability often, I didn't learn anything new here, but I do think this is incredibly valuable and accessible for those early on in their journey.

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zombiezami's review against another edition

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3.5

This is pretty basic. The author says this book is for abled and disabled people alike, but I learned very little because I have been reading a lot about disability justice. Still, the way that the information is framed is quite helpful, so I would recommend it to others who are new to the subject

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lottie1803's review

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5.0

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1eea10u's review

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3.5

A great introduction to disability history and addressing ableism! A fantastic, quick primer on a topic that has very much been pushed off to the side or is considered “too uncomfortable” to talk about.

It Is very much a “beginners guide” so to say and I would not necessarily recommend it to someone who has lived experience with a disability or has been involved in disability advocacy for a while.

From an accessibility standpoint (as this is a book about disability), its physical copy has a nice comfortable weight and page thickness to it for easy holding and page turning. From a processing standpoint, more difficult terms are explained clearly and easily. However, it uses a sans-serif font, which can be difficult for some people with dyslexia or vision disabilities to process.

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