The anti-ableist manifesto smashing stereotypes, forging change, and building a disability-inclusive world
"The "Anti-Ableist Manifesto" defines ableism as discrimination in favor of non-disabled people and helps readers understand that ending discrimination begins with self-reflection. Tiffany Yu celebrates the power of stories and lived experiences to foster the proximity, intimacy, and humanity of dis...
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| Language: | English |
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New York :
Hachette Go,
2024.
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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Table of Contents:
- Part 1. Anti-ableism and you : What is disability ; Not all disabilities are apparent ; Disability is not a bad word ; Disability is not a bad thing ; A brief history of the disability rights movement ; Models of disability ; Disability intersectionality ; What is ableism? ; What is anti-ableism? Why you should care about disability ; Recognize and use your privilege ; Overcome your non-disabled guilt and shame ; Accurate disability representation matters ; Diversify your feed
- Part 2. Anti-ableism and your community : Interrupt ableism microaggressions and harassment ; Stop making assumptions ; Don't give unsolicited advice ; Support people with non-apparent disabilities ; Don't treat disabled people as your inspiration ; Be in community with disabled people ; Ask better questions ; Treat disabled people with respect and dignity ; Exist in the contradictions ; Take accountability for ableist harm
- Part 3. Anti-ableism and societal change : Lower the disability tax ; Inclusive design benefits everyone ; Make public spaces accessible (in person and digitally) ; Hire disabled people ; Rethink accomodations ; Build a disability-inclusive work culture ; Cater to disabled customers ; Support disability entrepreneurship ; Advocate with disabled people ; Get civically engaged
- Conclusion: The anti-ableist manifesto.
