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izzys_internet_bookshelf's review
2.0
2/5
I was so excited to read this book even though I know my fair share about disabilities (I was born with hearing loss and the need to wear glasses or I cannot see). But for me this book was pretty overwhelming. There was just so much information packed into it. If you like the idea of that don’t let me persuade you not to read tbis book. Just with me it wasn’t entirely my cup of tea.
I was so excited to read this book even though I know my fair share about disabilities (I was born with hearing loss and the need to wear glasses or I cannot see). But for me this book was pretty overwhelming. There was just so much information packed into it. If you like the idea of that don’t let me persuade you not to read tbis book. Just with me it wasn’t entirely my cup of tea.
dame_samara's review
3.0
This is an informative book for those who may not know a lot about the people with disabilities and what those can look like. It also goes into what the history of Disability looks like, though only briefly and it did feel like a sanitized take on what the past looks like.
I did enjoy the look at culture looks like in different settings such as in the medical field. But what was interesting was the sections on how to make our world accessible to all to allow for independence along with the outlook for the future.
I did enjoy the look at culture looks like in different settings such as in the medical field. But what was interesting was the sections on how to make our world accessible to all to allow for independence along with the outlook for the future.
ameserole's review
4.0
I have received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The Disability Experience was definitely an eye opener for me. Mostly because I like learning about things that I don't fully understand or haven't experienced in my life. So, no, I don't have any disabilities but that doesn't mean that I don't know anyone who does or doesn't either. My brother is autistic and he went through things that just upsets me. Just because he was different than everyone else at school and no one really knew back then what he had and how to deal with it. So they just kind of gave him passing grades and pushed him on to the next teacher/person.
That being said, I didn't experience anything that he went through but that doesn't mean I allowed anyone to treat him as a different person. He was normal boy who just didn't process things the way other people could. Doesn't mean you had to talk down to him or speak slowly. So when I saw certain people acting certain ways toward him, I would step in and tell them to not do that. Did I have to? No, because he would've eventually been upset and walked away. I won't really dive into the reasons why I did that and continue to do so... he's just family and I will also treat him as an older brother... and annoy the shit out of him from time to time.
Maybe I should talk about the book? Yeah - let's do that. So this book was definitely an eye opener for me. Again, I've never gone through any of this. I was shocked that airlines don't have better sitting areas or options on planes for people with disabilities. It was also a little heartbreaking to read about people who use animals - for seeing and such - and going places and people saying no animals allowed. If they have the vest stating they are working they should be allowed. That's just my two cents.
I also really enjoyed the details of each disability and the examples that were used. It was honestly interesting to read about celebrities and such who have these disabilities but continue to be a bad ass in their every day lives. These disabilities never held them back from their dreams and that's how it should be. Anything is possible.
Other than that, there was a picture about what braille looked like for numbers and letters. Since I never knew what this looked like I thought it was pretty cool to see the picture. I do think I would get confused with the numbers and letters that had the same pattern but I guess it would just be a trial and error sort of thing when reading? Not sure but I think it would be fun to learn. Also sign language - I knew the alphabet when I was younger but I don't really know how to sign anything other than that. So I think it would be cool to learn that as well.
In the end, I definitely enjoyed this book so much and I'm very happy that I got the chance to dive into it.
The Disability Experience was definitely an eye opener for me. Mostly because I like learning about things that I don't fully understand or haven't experienced in my life. So, no, I don't have any disabilities but that doesn't mean that I don't know anyone who does or doesn't either. My brother is autistic and he went through things that just upsets me. Just because he was different than everyone else at school and no one really knew back then what he had and how to deal with it. So they just kind of gave him passing grades and pushed him on to the next teacher/person.
That being said, I didn't experience anything that he went through but that doesn't mean I allowed anyone to treat him as a different person. He was normal boy who just didn't process things the way other people could. Doesn't mean you had to talk down to him or speak slowly. So when I saw certain people acting certain ways toward him, I would step in and tell them to not do that. Did I have to? No, because he would've eventually been upset and walked away. I won't really dive into the reasons why I did that and continue to do so... he's just family and I will also treat him as an older brother... and annoy the shit out of him from time to time.
Maybe I should talk about the book? Yeah - let's do that. So this book was definitely an eye opener for me. Again, I've never gone through any of this. I was shocked that airlines don't have better sitting areas or options on planes for people with disabilities. It was also a little heartbreaking to read about people who use animals - for seeing and such - and going places and people saying no animals allowed. If they have the vest stating they are working they should be allowed. That's just my two cents.
I also really enjoyed the details of each disability and the examples that were used. It was honestly interesting to read about celebrities and such who have these disabilities but continue to be a bad ass in their every day lives. These disabilities never held them back from their dreams and that's how it should be. Anything is possible.
Other than that, there was a picture about what braille looked like for numbers and letters. Since I never knew what this looked like I thought it was pretty cool to see the picture. I do think I would get confused with the numbers and letters that had the same pattern but I guess it would just be a trial and error sort of thing when reading? Not sure but I think it would be fun to learn. Also sign language - I knew the alphabet when I was younger but I don't really know how to sign anything other than that. So I think it would be cool to learn that as well.
In the end, I definitely enjoyed this book so much and I'm very happy that I got the chance to dive into it.
amber_lyn's review
Good for people and children who know little to nothing about the topic.
I learned some things just overall felt like it was geared to a younger audience
I learned some things just overall felt like it was geared to a younger audience
benrogerswpg's review
5.0
Belonging
This was an excellent book on disability.
I really enjoyed the spotlight it put on different disabilities and it did a great job at detailing the barriers people go through, but also how people have thrived in light of the disability.
The book was really well laid out, and the art and headings were easy to read and understand.
Finally, I appreciated how the author noted that not all disabilities are visible, and no one can know if someone has a disability.
Great book, would recommend everyone read it.
4.8/5
This was an excellent book on disability.
I really enjoyed the spotlight it put on different disabilities and it did a great job at detailing the barriers people go through, but also how people have thrived in light of the disability.
The book was really well laid out, and the art and headings were easy to read and understand.
Finally, I appreciated how the author noted that not all disabilities are visible, and no one can know if someone has a disability.
Great book, would recommend everyone read it.
4.8/5
fliplock's review against another edition
3.0
I wish they had sent the manuscript for any deaf people to vet . Despite the Deaf community saying that they don’t like the term ‘hearing impaired’, in the segment they kept using the term along with deaf and hard of hearing. No wonder it is so hard to get the abled people to understand why the community don’t like the word when the book is written by a disabled person.
murryloub's review
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
3.0
3/5 - As co-founder of Field Inclusive, I’m always looking for good books on disability issues & how we might accommodate those in our work. This book was pretty decent, although I didnt learn much new from it - it’s a very basic intro book with a heavy focus on sensory disabilities. The author is from Canada, so does not have to consider the financial strain of disability health care. In addition, there’s no mention of intersections of race or gender.
However, it did a good job at highlighting some of the limitations of disability rights. For example (based on the author’s true story), if a PWD needs to bring their service dog into the doctor’s office, but the doctor denies due to his dog allergies, who is in the right? What should be done about that? What if it was the same scenario, but with a restaurant owner? Definitely much to consider when it comes to accessibility & inclusivity. I also appreciated that it was short & engaging!