Why I put disability rights before readers

When you’re an indie author, Rule 101 is not to upset any potential readers. But there are times when this rule has to be ignored – and for me, disability rights is one of those times.

This blog post is about the word inclusivity and what it means to me as someone who is partially deaf: it is about access for everyone – not picking and choosing.

definition of inclusivity taken from Google dictionary: an intention or policy of including people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized, such as those who are handicapped or learning-disabled, or racial and sexual minorities

So if I see a Facebook Book Club group calling themselves inclusive because they support those with visual impairments, I will ask them to update th...

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Published on May 23, 2018 09:55
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