Join the DEI Circle for a community book club discussion on Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally by Emily Ladau. This thoughtful gathering invites us to engage in meaningful conversation and collective learning as we explore how to foster greater inclusivity and allyship. We’ll meet in the EC Building to share insights, deepen our understanding, and grow together as a community. All are welcome!
If there are barriers to accessing the book, please contact DEI Leader, Melissa Lytle.
About the book from the author’s website:
Disabled people are the world’s largest minority, an estimated 15 percent of the global population. But many of us–disabled and non-disabled 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 important disability issues you need to know about, including:
How to appreciate disability history and identity
How to recognize and avoid ableism (discrimination toward disabled people)
How to be mindful of good disability etiquette
How to appropriately think, talk, and ask about disability
How to ensure accessibility becomes your standard practice, from everyday communication to planning special events
How to identify and speak up about disability stereotypes in media
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.
