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An approachable guide to being a thoughtful, informed ally to disabled people, with actionable steps for what to say and do (and whatnotto do) andhow you can help make the world a more inclusive place
ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR- NPR, Booklist . "A candid, accessible cheat sheet for anyone who wants to thoughtfully join the conversation . . . Emily makes the intimidating approachable and the complicated clear."-Rebekah Taussig, author of Sitting Pretty- The View from My Ordinary, Resilient, Disabled Body
People with disabilities are the world's largest minority, an estimated 15 percent of the global population. But many of us-disabled and nondisabled 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 the important disability issues you need to know about, including-
. How to appropriately think, talk, and ask about disability
. Recognizing and avoiding ableism (discrimination toward disabled people)
. Practicing good disability etiquette
. Ensuring accessibility becomes your standard practice, from everyday communication to planning special events
. Appreciating disability history and identity
. Identifying and speaking up about disability stereotypes inmedia
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.
Praise for Demystifying Disability
"Whether you have a disability, or you are non-disabled, Demystifying Disability is a MUST READ. Emily Ladau is a wise spirit who thinks deeply and writes exquisitely." -Judy Heumann, international disability rights advocate and author of Being Heumann
"Emily Ladau has done her homework, and Demystifying Disability is hercandid, accessible cheat sheet for anyone who wants to thoughtfully join the conversation. A teacher who makes you forget you're learning, Emily makes the intimidating approachable and the complicated clear. This book is a generous and needed gift." -Rebekah Taussig, author of Sitting Pretty- The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body
Reviews (2)
Booklist Review
Ladau is a prominent disability rights activist, writer, speaker and co-host of "The Accessible Stall," a podcast dedicated to disability issues. Her timely guide is aimed at nondisabled folks, who can espouse harmful misconceptions about disabled people, however inadvertently. While there has been a societal shift toward more inclusivity, as Landau asserts, we're not quite "there" yet in terms of acceptance. Ableism, stereotypes, stigmas, and discrimination toward disabled people continues to be an active problem. She cautions that this book should not be used for those who simply wish to give themselves a gold star or a pat on the back for "doing the right thing" or "being nice to disabled people." Learning about and understanding experiences outside of a person's own worldview is a commitment and it takes time. Landau has broken the chapters of this book into readable, easily accessible chunks that offer an explanation of what a disability is, terms not to use (and what to say instead), a brief overview of the history of how disabled people have been treated, an explanation of what ableism is (and how to avoid it), a look at media portrayals, and much more. A well-designed, user-friendly educational resource, this straightforward guide belongs on public and school library shelves.
Library Journal Review
This volume from disability rights activist Ladau (host of the podcast The Accessible Stall; editor in chief of Rooted in Rights blog) isn't a textbook on disability, but rather a guide to having real conversations about it. The author, who was born with Larsen syndrome and uses a wheelchair, emphasizes that disability is deeply personal and there is no singular experience. Alongside Ladau's experience of physical, hearing, and mental disability, the book includes stories from queer and/or BIPOC disabled people, who offer their own insight on having multiple marginalized identities or using mobility aids. Ladau seamlessly shifts between the personal and the sociological in brief, engaging chapters on disability etiquette and history up to the present day, including the passage of the ADA, sub-movements within disability communities, and the emotional tolls of ableism and inaccessibility, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ladau's writing particularly shines when she discusses the fear and confusion that the words "disability" and "disabled" can evoke. What sets this book apart is Ladau's thoughtful argument that allyship is a journey, not a destination. VERDICT Ladau has written an essential resource that readers can refer to at any time, browsing chapters individually or reading straight through. A must for libraries and fans of Disability Visibility, by Alice Wong.--Stephanie Sendaula, Library Journal