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#audiopuzzling with this 2018 disability justice classic ❤️ #disability

This is a fantastic book! The cover is gorgeous and is very inclusive. The author wrote this as part of her activism while she is living with multiple disabilities. She discusses the do‘s and don‘ts of language and action, what an expanded vision of accessibility looks like, and how to make it happen. I like how she breaks it down, shares experiences, is inclusive, and acknowledges privilege. I especially love how she describes disabled folx⬇️

What are you doing with your newfound insight for the disability experience? Will you advocate for accessibility? Will you fight stigma?

Last November review: good, although concise disability history in the US (just under 200 pages). The book discusses how the US has shaped the narrative around disability. How policies & programs have been developed as the ideas around disability has changed. It‘s a very brief overview of different periods/movements in the US. Good for people interested in disability history & policy. #bookspin book

(2022) It's a discussion of disability rights issues from the perspective of church. (Though the points she makes have broader application.) The author describes her experiences with mobility issues and chronic pain, and how her church experiences have been welcoming or distancing, and how to do better. It made me think, and changed my perspective on a couple of points, so it's definitely recommended from me.

This was my #DoubleSpin for March

Elsa Sjunneson is an award-winning writer, professor, and media critic. She is also Deafblind. This memoir takes the reader through her personal history while seamlessly incorporating critique of popular works featuring disabled characters and dispelling myths about the disabled experience through a combination of lived experience, history, sociology, and pop culture. Infused with intersectionality, dry humor, and passion; I highly recommend.

"By participating in ableism, we participate in the devaluation of all humanity."

Cover image of Being Seen: One Deafblind Woman‘s Fight to End Ableism by Elsa Sjunneson. From the letter “I” in “BEING,” the color of Elsa‘s cataract refracts in a rainbow-colored prismatic effect over a dark background. “Deafblind” is emphasized with light.

I learned a lot from this clear and open book about disability, equity, and understanding. Ms. Ladau keeps the tone light and accessible but doesn‘t shy away from the painful aspects of ableism, privilege, and dismissive assumptions. I recommend this to everyone as we can all learn more about connecting with others with kindness and understanding. Great on #audio and read by the author. #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

Emily Ladau talks about what has changed with disability law and representation already in US history, what still needs to, and how are some concrete ways we can start fighting ableism in our everyday lives. #Nonfiction2022ImBodyPositive @Riveted_Reader_Melissa

I will continue to return to this book from time to time. It‘s a great place to start learning more about disability and disability rights. I had the pleasure of discussing the book in our book club with the author, Emily Ladau, and I feel empowered to be less weird around people whose experiences I‘m not familiar with.