Words Matter: Using Appropriate Words and Communication With Meaning. (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781684709984)

Words Matter Appropriate words and communication with meaning is a book on how to talk write and interact with persons living with disabilities. Often persons living with disabilities are overlooked by unconscious injustice, as attitudinal barriers take root instead of noticing the person first. Learn how to choose words more meaningful while addressing the person, and not the disability. The information within is intended to raise awareness regarding the many facets of disability, how to include people, with disabilities while omitting behavioral obstacles, making all social situations inclusive for persons living with disabilities and health related illnesses. Also by Ellen Shackelford: "Where Did She go?"-an essay in the book Reflections on the Spiritual Journey of Caregivers (editor, Carol Powell) Ellen Shackelford and Marguerite Edmonds Disability Etiquette Matters (2011) Beyond Disability Etiquette Matters Workbook Step Outside Your Comfort Zone Useful Tools to Educate Yourself! (2014)

Author: Ellen Shackelford,Marguerite Edmonds
ISBN-10: 1684709989
ISBN-13: 9781684709984
Publisher: Lulu Press
Language: English
Published: 01/13/2020
Pages: 132
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d