October: Top 5 Books to get curious for disability employment awareness

01. Book:

The Future Is Disabled,

Leah Kaishmi Piepzna-Samarasinha

The Future Is Disabled is a heartfelt tribute to lost loved ones and a celebration of strength, joy, and resilience. Envisioning a future where disability is widespread, addressing disability justice and navigating challenges like fascism, climate change, and pandemics.

02. Book:

Demystifying Disability

Emily Ladau

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 accessible, inclusive place.

03. Book:

Year of the Tiger

An Activist’s Life, Alice Wong

This groundbreaking memoir offers a glimpse into an activist’s journey to finding and cultivating community and the continued fight for disability justice, from the founder and director of the Disability Visibility Project

04. Book:

Crip Kinship

Shayda Kafai, Amanda Leduc

"Crip Kinship" explores the art activism of Sins Invalid, challenging oppression and teaching valuable lessons for our collective survival. Grounded in disability justice, it investigates revolutionary teachings for collective liberation.

05. Book:

Disfigured, On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space

Challenges ableism in fairy tales and reimagines disability as a source of empowerment and magic. Explores connections between fairy tale archetypes and contemporary disability representation. Advocates for acceptance and celebration of diverse bodies.

What got you curious in October? How are you celebrating Disability Employment Awareness Month? Leave a comment below!