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

Call Number

  • 305.908 L153 (CEN, EAS, OSH)

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Edition

First edition.

Publication Information

Emeryville : Ten Speed Press, [2021]

Physical Description

167 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm

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"--

Contents

  • So, What Is Disability, Anyway?
  • Understanding Disability as Part of a Whole Person
  • An (Incomplete) Overview of Disability History
  • Ableism and Accessibility
  • Disability Etiquette
  • Disability in the Media
  • Conclusion: Calling All Allies and Accomplices.

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