A warm funny and empowering guide to what you can expect growing up disabled written by
disabled journalist and mum Cathy Reay. Have you ever felt like you don't fit in anywhere?
Or like no-one understands what it feels like to be you? Maybe you feel like you're the only
person in the world who looks moves or thinks like you do. Well I'm here to tell you that
you are not alone and you belong in the world exactly as you are. In this honest funny
empowering guide Cathy Reay draws on her own experiences of growing up disabled to encourage
young readers to embrace (or at least feel kinda sorta OK with) their disabled identity. This
book will guide disabled readers through navigating the move from primary to secondary school
voicing their accessibility needs finding disabled community and gaining the confidence to
stand up for their rights and for others too. Cathy examines the challenges faced by disabled
children touching gently on issues such as bullying and discrimination and what to do when
people just don't get it with comforting and practical advice to help readers through tough
times. How To Be Disabled and Proud empowers disabled readers to value and appreciate
themselves for who they are exactly as they are and acts as a powerful call to action for
both disabled and non-disabled children to advocate for a more accessible more understanding
world. Featuring interviews from a wide range of disabled changemakers and friends including
Ellie Simmonds Jameisha Prescod Nina Tame Dr Shani Dhanda Ellie Middleton Elle McNicoll
Simon Wheatcroft and even a couple of disabled kids. This is the essential guide to growing
up disabled perfect for children aged 9+ to read together with their families.
