Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally (2021) Parents Guide: Is the book OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
An approachable guide to being a thoughtful, informed ally to disabled people, with actionable steps for what to say and do (and what not to do) and how you can help make the world a more inclusive place ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: NPR, Booklist • “A candid, accessible cheat sheet for anyone who wants to thoughtfully join the conversation . . . Emily makes the intimidating approachable and the complicated clear.”—Rebekah Taussig, author of Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary, Resilient, Disabled Body People with… Sign up for the full guide
Adult • 2021 • 176 pages • Grade 7-12
Demystifying Disability is a practical, nonfiction handbook designed to educate readers on how to be respectful allies to the disabled community. It earns its broad age rating by presenting heavy social topics like discrimination, eugenics, and systemic exclusion in an accessible, conversational way. Parents should note the inclusion of historical context regarding the mistreatment of disabled people and brief mentions of vulgar slurs… Sign up for the full guide
Is Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally appropriate for kids?
Demystifying Disability is a practical, nonfiction handbook designed to educate readers on how to be respectful allies to the disabled community. It earns its broad age rating by presenting heavy social topics like discrimination, eugenics, and systemic exclusion in an… Read more — free account
Content severity in Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally
What happens in Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally, moment by moment
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Sex and nudity in Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally
This category is absent. There is no sexual content in this nonfiction handbook, though the author Emily Ladau briefly mentions intersectionality and how disability status overlaps with other identifiers such as gender and sexual orientation. The book focuses on the social etiquette of advocacy rather than romantic or physical relationships. The prose is clinical and respectful, aimed at educating a general audience. Because the book is meant for all ages, it avoids any descriptions of nudity or sexual acts…
Read more — free accountViolence and gore in Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally
Physical violence is not depicted in real-time, but the book discusses the historical violence of the eugenics movement and the systemic neglect or mistreatment of disabled individuals in institutional settings. This includes references to the horrific conditions at Willowbrook and the forced sterilization programs that took place in the United States. Ladau describes these events to emphasize the struggle for civil rights and the literal life-and-death stakes of disability advocacy. While there are no graphic…
Read more — free accountLanguage in Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally
The book mentions several ableist slurs (such as the 'R-word') specifically to educate readers on their harmful origins and why they should be removed from common vocabulary. These are used for academic or instructional purposes rather than as insults directed at individuals, serving as a 'what not to say' guide. Ladau explains the etymology of words like 'lame' and 'cripple,' noting how their historical usage has shifted. There is a lack of casual profanity or vulgarity in the author's own narrative voice. The…
Read more — free accountDrugs, alcohol, and smoking in Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally
None present. The book focuses entirely on social advocacy, history, and etiquette for allies. There are no descriptions of recreational drug use, alcohol consumption, or tobacco use within the text. Even in the discussion of medical models of disability, the text focuses on societal attitudes rather than specific medications or pharmacological treatments. The environment of the book is purely academic and instructional. It is suitable for readers who require a text free from depictions of substance abuse or usage.
Mature themes in Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally
Mature themes include ableism, discrimination, the 'medical model' versus 'social model' of disability, and the psychological impact of being treated as 'inspiration porn' or a burden by society. Emily Ladau explores the heavy history of how society has viewed disability as a defect to be fixed rather than a natural part of human diversity. The text delves into the harm of microaggressions, the isolation caused by physical barriers, and the systemic exclusion of disabled people from public life. Readers are…
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Is Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally is best for ages 12+. Demystifying Disability is a practical, nonfiction handbook designed to educate readers on how to be respectful allies to the disabled community. It earns its broad age rating by presenting heavy social topics like…
What age rating does Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally have?
Books don't carry official age ratings. Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally is shelved by its publisher as Adult, but that's a marketing category, not a content rating — Bontent's own review of what's actually on the page puts it at ages 12+.
What reading level is Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally?
Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally is 176 pages and its reading level is Grade 7-12. Bontent recommends it for ages 12+.
What is Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally about?
Demystifying Disability is a practical, nonfiction handbook designed to educate readers on how to be respectful allies to the disabled community. It earns its broad age rating by presenting heavy social topics like discrimination, eugenics, and systemic exclusion in an accessible, conversational way. Parents should…
Is there sex or nudity in Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally?
This category is absent. There is no sexual content in this nonfiction handbook, though the author Emily Ladau briefly mentions intersectionality and how disability status overlaps with other identifiers such as gender and sexual orientation. The book focuses…
How violent is Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally?
Physical violence is not depicted in real-time, but the book discusses the historical violence of the eugenics movement and the systemic neglect or mistreatment of disabled individuals in institutional settings. This includes references to the horrific…
Is the language in Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally appropriate for kids?
The book mentions several ableist slurs (such as the 'R-word') specifically to educate readers on their harmful origins and why they should be removed from common vocabulary. These are used for academic or instructional purposes rather than as insults…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking depicted in Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally?
None present. The book focuses entirely on social advocacy, history, and etiquette for allies. There are no descriptions of recreational drug use, alcohol consumption, or tobacco use within the text. Even in the discussion of medical models of disability, the…
What mature themes appear in Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally?
Mature themes include ableism, discrimination, the 'medical model' versus 'social model' of disability, and the psychological impact of being treated as 'inspiration porn' or a burden by society. Emily Ladau explores the heavy history of how society has…
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