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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. 

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

 - If you are an able-bodied person, DEMYSTIFYING DISABILITY is a great 101-level resource for everything from disability rights history to proper language to ensuring accessibility is always top of mind for any given event.
- Even if you think you have a handle on all thing disability, I'd still recommend checking it out. I realized when I got to the history section that I had little concept of disability rights activism before the Americans With Disabilities Act, and I learned a lot.
- The writing style of this book is friendly, a we're-in-this-together tone. It would be a great gift for a young reader given the tone and simplicity of the writing, since disability and accessibility issues are generally not taught in schools.