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A review by bookishmillennial
Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally by Emily Ladau
informative
reflective
fast-paced
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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.
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.
Graphic: Ableism, Mental illness, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Chronic illness, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Suicide