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Demystifying disability what to know, what to say, and how to be an ally

"A guide for how to be 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 place"--

Main Author:	Ladau, Emily, 1991- (Author)
Format:	Books Print Book
Language:	English
Published:	Emeryville : Ten Speed Press, [2021]
Edition:	First edition.
Subjects:	People with disabilities. Discrimination against people with disabilities. Disabilities.

Summary:	"A guide for how to be 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 place"--
Physical Description:	167 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9781984858979 1984858971
Author Notes:	Emily Ladau is an internationally known disability rights activist, writer, and speaker. She is the editor in chief of the Rooted in Rights blog, a platform dedicated to amplifying authentic narratives of the intersectional disability experience. She also co-hosts The Accessible Stall , a podcast about disability issues. Ladau's writing has been published in outlets including the New York Times , HuffPost, CNN, Self , Salon, Vice, The Daily Beast, Variety , and Marie Claire Australia . Her work is also included in the Criptiques Anthology and About Us- Essays from the Disability Series of the New York Times. She has served as an expert source on disability issues for outlets including NPR, Vox, Washington Post , and Teen Vogue , and has been featured in a range of press outlets including Newsday , BuzzFeed, CBS News, and U.S. News & World Report.

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