Communicating Disability by Erin Willis, Chad Painter - 9781032766997

Communicating DisabilityExpanding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Health Communication and Mass Media\nAuthor(s): Erin Willis, Chad Painter\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032766997, 978-1032766997\nSynopsis\nThis book enables readers to confidently discuss and understand disability as part of the broader societal conversation on diversity, equity, and inclusion.\n\nThe influence of mass media can raise awareness, educate, reduce stigma, facilitate advocacy related to disability, and activate attitude and behavior change. Recognizing that disability is a complex, multi-dimensional topic, this book presents case studies, original research, and practical applications related to society and cultural events about disability to highlight prominent issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. While previous work examined disability through activism or historical lenses, this book explores conte.