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(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.

Perfect for a coffee table or to keep in your backpack to chuck at ableist pricks when you‘ve had enough of their bs

Not the best book about disabilities in my opinion, but it should be good for others.

This is really interesting discussion of disability, and a great starting point for exploring the issues around disability, accessibility, ableism and accessibility.

#ReadHarder challenge 5: a book by a disabled author