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.
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.
“If being a good ally to disabled people is your goal . . . Ladau’s
guide is a goldmine.”—Book Riot
“Activist and writer Emily Ladau is a responsible guide and
advocate for change, and her book is one that everyone could
benefit from reading.”—BookPage
“Emily Ladau provides a welcoming, easy-to-read guide to
disability. I highly recommend this book to readers seeking to
deepen their understanding of disability and ableism.”—Haben Girma,
human rights lawyer, speaker, and author of Haben: The Deafblind
Woman Who Conquered Harvard Law
“Demystifying Disability is both comprehensive in its scope and
easy to understand. I can’t recommend this book enough.”—Eric
Garcia, author of We’re Not Broken: Changing the Autism
Conversation
“Demystifying Disability is a generous and approachable
companion to the world of disability—especially for people who are
(for the time being, at least) not disabled. I'll be using it as a
reference book for years to come.”—Ann Friedman, co-author of Big
Friendship
“Emily Ladau has crafted an absolutely essential guide to
understanding disability. In it, she dispels countless myths that
surround the disabled experience, while providing practical
tips for interacting with disabled people in healthier and more
positive ways.”—Shane Burcaw, author of Laughing at My
Nightmare
“Demystifying Disability is a powerful reminder that disability is
a vast spectrum with a wide range of voices and experiences. Emily
Ladau expertly addresses so many of the common issues and pitfalls
(and how to learn from them) able-bodied people face when
attempting to be supportive of the disability community. I am
grateful for this book and Emily’s voice.”—Grace Bonney, author of
In the Company of Women
“From general disability knowledge, to disability rights, to
ableism, to what to say and what not to say, this book will provide
everyone with more understanding and empathy (not pity!) about what
it really means to be disabled and what non-disabled people can do
to be better allies, friends, parents, and partners with the
disability community.”—Amy Webb, author of the award-winning
Charley and Emma picture book series
“Demystifying Disability is a great primer for anyone who wants to
learn more about the largest minority in the world, and how to lead
with accessibility at the forefront.”—Victor Calise, commissioner
of the New York City Mayor’s Office for People with
Disabilities
“Demystifying Disability is a game-changer in so many ways. This
book is long overdue and is a must read for both new and
experienced allies.”—Chris Ulmer, founder of Special Books by
Special Kids
“Emily Ladau is a once in a generation kind of writer and
activist whose legacy can’t even be quantified. The world needs
her. The world needs this book.”—Liz Plank, award-winning
journalist and author of For the Love of Men
“This wonderfully accessible and intimate volume delivers a
comprehensive review of the complicated topic of the disability
experience. Everybody should read this book.”—Emily Perl Kingsley,
writer for Sesame Street
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