pickThis 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⬇️
JenniferEgnor as ‘multidimensional‘. To me, that is a beautiful way to think of someone. It acknowledges who they are and all that they have to offer. She discusses the intersectionality of all these issues, giving credit to Kimberly Crenshaw. I found so many similarities here that I have seen in books about anti-racism and gender identity. Intersectionality comes up once again. We can all benefit from this book—read it! Anyone who is able bodied can⬇️ 3d
JenniferEgnor become disabled at anytime, and their entire reality and world could change. But why wait until then to create a non-ableist society, that is accessible? Why not do it now? Most of us know someone with a disability, and many of us have experienced some form of disability. We have to remember that disability isn‘t temporary for many folx, but we also need to remember that there is no shame in that. What we say and do matters. (edited) 3d
JenniferEgnor We must also remember that not all disabilities are visible. I have neurodivergent friends, and others who have chronic pain along with multiple disabilities. They always speak about accessibility. There is a lot of learning and work to do, but together we can get there. 3d
JenniferEgnor I am a cisgender, white-pan woman; I live with an invisible chronic pain (migraine) and an uncommon, serious, sometimes fatal heart condition (Wolff-Parkinson White Syndrome). Despite all this, I have tons of privilege that I fully acknowledge. Our shared experiences and visions for a more just, loving, and accessible world are our power. (edited) 3d
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