A warm, funny, and empowering guide about what you can expect growing up with a disability, written by journalist and mom Cathy Reay. Have you ever felt like you don’t belong anywhere? Or that no one understands what it’s like to be you? You may 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’re not alone, and you belong in this world just as you are.

In this candid, funny, and empowering guide, Cathy Reay draws on her own experiences growing up with a disability to encourage young readers to embrace (or at least be somewhat okay with) their disabled identity. This book will guide disabled readers in navigating the transition from primary school to secondary school, expressing their accessibility needs, finding the disability community, and gaining the confidence to advocate for their rights and those of others.

Cathy explores the challenges faced by disabled children, touching on sensitive issues like bullying and discrimination, and what to do when others don’t understand, offering comforting and practical advice to help readers through tough times.

"How To Be Disabled and Proud" empowers disabled readers to appreciate themselves for who they are, just as they are, and serves as a powerful call to action for both disabled and non-disabled children to support a more accessible and understanding world.

It includes interviews from a wide range of disability and social personalities, such as Ellie Simmonds, Jameisha Prescod, Nina Tame, Dr. Shani Dhanda, Ellie Middleton, Elle McNicoll, Simon Wheatcroft, and a few children with disabilities. It is the essential guide for growing up with a disability, perfect for children aged 9+ to read with their families.

Pages: 272, Dimensions: 13.5x13.5cm