The ABC's of Disability Etiquette is a clear, approachable guide designed to help readers better understand disability through respect, awareness, and everyday interaction. Using a familiar A-to-Z format, each letter introduces a meaningful concept - from Accessibility and Inclusion to Neurodiversity, Representation, Service Animals, and Technology - offering practical insight into how small choices shape more welcoming environments.
Written by uniquely abled artist, author, and advocate Melissa DiVietri, this book is grounded in lived experience and shaped by a lifetime of navigating spaces that were not always built with accessibility in mind. With a steady and reassuring voice, she invites readers to replace uncertainty with understanding and assumptions with simple, respectful action.
Disability is a natural part of the human experience, yet many people hesitate out of fear of saying or doing the wrong thing. The ABC's of Disability Etiquette removes that tension. It offers a straightforward foundation for communicating thoughtfully, recognizing barriers, and approaching differences with confidence rather than discomfort.
Suitable for individuals, families, educators, workplaces, community organizations, and leaders, this book supports stronger social awareness while reinforcing a timeless principle: dignity belongs to everyone. It encourages readers to become more observant, more considerate, and more willing to create spaces where people feel acknowledged and respected.
More than a vocabulary guide, this book serves as a practical framework for everyday life - because inclusion is not a trend or a policy. It is a daily practice reflected in how we speak, how we listen, and how we show up for one another.
At its core, The ABC's of Disability Etiquette reminds us that when barriers are reduced, potential expands - and communities grow stronger for it.
