Publisher's Synopsis
Disabled 101 is a self-help book for people with Adult Onset Disability who want to enhance and improve their already whole lives. Ableism is clearly explained; as are the strategies to combat them.
Coauthored by a person with Adult Onset Disabilities, this book provides important disability knowledge to make sense of the experiences people with Adult Onset Disabilities face. Topics Include: beliefs about disability, invisible disabilities, navigating the medical system, self-care, disclosing your disability to employers/others, disability rights, intersectionality, advocacy, and many more. Disabled 101 is a concept-centered book that provides a way to enhance lives with concrete steps and strategies. If you have an Adult Onset Disability resulting from conditions (such as chronic fatigue, chronic pain, long Covid, spinal cord injury, depression/anxiety, etc.) and are looking for a guide to improve your life, while recognizing that you don't need to be fixed, this book is for you.
