Demystifying Disability

Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally | Emily Ladau

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This is a fantastic book! The cover is gorgeous and is very inclusive. The author wrote this as part of her activism while she is living with multiple disabilities. She discusses the do‘s and don‘ts of language and action, what an expanded vision of accessibility looks like, and how to make it happen. I like how she breaks it down, shares experiences, is inclusive, and acknowledges privilege. I especially love how she describes disabled folx⬇️

JenniferEgnor as ‘multidimensional‘. To me, that is a beautiful way to think of someone. It acknowledges who they are and all that they have to offer. She discusses the intersectionality of all these issues, giving credit to Kimberly Crenshaw. I found so many similarities here that I have seen in books about anti-racism and gender identity. Intersectionality comes up once again. We can all benefit from this book—read it! Anyone who is able bodied can⬇️ 7mo

JenniferEgnor become disabled at anytime, and their entire reality and world could change. But why wait until then to create a non-ableist society, that is accessible? Why not do it now? Most of us know someone with a disability, and many of us have experienced some form of disability. We have to remember that disability isn‘t temporary for many folx, but we also need to remember that there is no shame in that. What we say and do matters. (edited) 7mo

JenniferEgnor We must also remember that not all disabilities are visible. I have neurodivergent friends, and others who have chronic pain along with multiple disabilities. They always speak about accessibility. There is a lot of learning and work to do, but together we can get there. 7mo

JenniferEgnor I am a cisgender, white-pan woman; I live with an invisible chronic pain (migraine) and an uncommon, serious, sometimes fatal heart condition (Wolff-Parkinson White Syndrome). Despite all this, I have tons of privilege that I fully acknowledge. Our shared experiences and visions for a more just, loving, and accessible world are our power. (edited) 7mo

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JenniferEgnor

Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally | Emily Ladau

What are you doing with your newfound insight for the disability experience? Will you advocate for accessibility? Will you fight stigma?

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Julsmarshall

Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally | Emily Ladau

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I learned a lot from this clear and open book about disability, equity, and understanding. Ms. Ladau keeps the tone light and accessible but doesn‘t shy away from the painful aspects of ableism, privilege, and dismissive assumptions. I recommend this to everyone as we can all learn more about connecting with others with kindness and understanding. Great on #audio and read by the author. #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Great progress!!! 2y

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IndoorDame

Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally | Emily Ladau

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Emily Ladau talks about what has changed with disability law and representation already in US history, what still needs to, and how are some concrete ways we can start fighting ableism in our everyday lives. #Nonfiction2022ImBodyPositive @Riveted_Reader_Melissa

Riveted_Reader_Melissa Definitely checking this one out. Sounds really good 2y

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Theexplorer

Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally | Emily Ladau

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I will continue to return to this book from time to time. It‘s a great place to start learning more about disability and disability rights. I had the pleasure of discussing the book in our book club with the author, Emily Ladau, and I feel empowered to be less weird around people whose experiences I‘m not familiar with.

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SpaceAce

Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally | Emily Ladau

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Perfect for a coffee table or to keep in your backpack to chuck at ableist pricks when you‘ve had enough of their bs

Abe

Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally | Emily Ladau

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Not the best book about disabilities in my opinion, but it should be good for others.

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arlenefinnigan

Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally | Emily Ladau

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This is really interesting discussion of disability, and a great starting point for exploring the issues around disability, accessibility, ableism and accessibility.

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arlenefinnigan

Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally | Emily Ladau

#ReadHarder challenge 5: a book by a disabled author

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ncsufoxes

Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally | Emily Ladau

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Good primer on disabilities with current & up to date information. There was a chapter on intersectionality and disabilities which I really thought was great. There was also the discussion of first person or identity first language when discussing disabilities. There is a big shift in the disability community on the use of this language and lots of changes happening. When in doubt ask the person or parent (of a disabled child) how they identify.

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ncsufoxes This book also gave a lot of good resources. Quick, easy, & informative read. #bookspin book #firstbookof2022 (edited) 3y

tenar I‘m planning on picking this up soon; glad it‘s a good one! 3y

TheAromaofBooks Great progress!!! 3y

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HeatherBookNerd

Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally | Emily Ladau

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A useful disability 101 primer aimed mostly at a non-disabled audience. An excellent starting point for basic concepts, practices, and info on how to be more informed, and a better ally to the disabled community.

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