Introduction -- Nah, not me -- What's accessibility? -- F*uck it -- I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T -- This is some bullsh*t -- But what about rent? -- It's sitting pretty, baby -- Auntie's in a movie -- This sh*t is wild -- It's God for me -- Conclusion: just getting started.
Summary:
"Lauren "Lolo'' Spencer provides a candid and real inside look into the life of being a person with a disability. This disability advocate embarks on the importance of visibility for the disabled community because representation matters! Words from someone doing the work. Lolo Spencer gained popularity as a YouTube personality. On her platform, Sitting Pretty, she encourages viewers to achieve their dreams through making strong choices. Lolo shares how she navigates daily life with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). You are more than your limits. Choosing to see herself as more than a person with a disability and wheelchair user, Lolo chooses to live a bold and courageous life now because representation matters. She created this intersectional guide to provide tools for people with disabilities to thrive in personal growth, independence, and community building. Add this guide to your list of inclusion books!Inside, you'll find: An intersectional guide on how to grow personally and professionally. Tools for people with disabilities to live a full life despite limitations and expectations. Words from the inspiring Lauren "Lolo" Spencer, your favorite disability advocate."--Amazon.com.
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