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Demystifying disability : what to know, what to say, and how to be an ally / Emily Ladau.

by Ladau, Emily, 1991-

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Ten Speed Press, 2021.

People with disabilities.

Discrimination against people with disabilities.

9781984858979 (trade pbk)

167 p. : color ill. ; 21 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"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 media. Authored 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. "--Publisher.

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