Unlearning Ableism

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Unlearning Ableism

The Ultimate, No-Nonsense Guide to Understanding Disability and Unlearning Ableism

Social discrimination and social justice Care of people with specific needs Coping with / advice about physical impairments / disability

Authors: Jamie Shields, Celia Chartres-Aris

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Language: English

Published by: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published on: 21st November 2025

Format: LCP-protected ePub

ISBN: 9781805018766


Introduction

"Ableism is everywhere, and we cannot continue just burying our heads in the sand. To not stand up to ableism is to contribute to the exclusion and discrimination of Disabled People."

What is Ableism?

Think you know what ableism is? Think again.

About the Book

Welcome to Unlearning Ableism, the book rips the lid off outdated myths, exposes the hard-hitting stats, and prepares you to be the Disability inclusive ally we know you are!

Author and Purpose

Written by people who get it, this book is a call to action from Disabled advocates and changemakers from around the world. You''ll learn about language, identity, advocacy, intersectionality and how to stop disabling people at work and at home. Whether you''re Disabled and ready to self-advocate or an ally who wants to do more than just talk about inclusion, this is your starting point.

Call to Action

Let''s shake things up, challenge the status quo, and unlearn ableism together with accountability and action. Ready? Let''s do this.

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