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Unlearning Ableism: The Ultimate, No-Nonsense Guide to Understanding Disability and Unlearning Ableism

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But what exactly is ableism? Well, to begin with, ableism is not one thing. It does not fit neatly into one definition. It doesn’t fit into one box, and it’s not just one type of behaviour, one word, or one phrase.

Ableism is layered, it’s systemic, it’s ingrained in everything, from language, attitudes, and behaviours, to the way we design, the way we view Disabled people, the policies we write, and the workplaces and cultures we build. Ableism is there. It’s always there.

This book is our guide for you to understand Disability, dismantle ableist systems, and build unapologetically accessible futures. It is not another soft-focus diversity manual. It is a bold, practical, and radically clear resource for anyone ready to do the real work.

Whether you’re Disabled and exhausted by the constant need to educate, or an ally who’s finally ready to move beyond performative inclusion, this book is for you.

“Disabled people are not unicorns who appear during a full moon. We are your colleagues, your customers, your neighbours, your leaders. And we deserve better than euphemisms, pity, or silence.”

Unlearning Ableism is your invitation to do better, to name it, to challenge it, to unlearn it, and today we are so proud to share, for the very first time, our cover.

Pre-orders will be available soon. You can follow updates and register interest via Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Introducing our Book Cover – Available 21st November 2025!

Front cover and spine of the book Unlearning Ableism: The Ultimate, No-Nonsense Guide to Understanding Disability and Unlearning Ableism by Celia Chartres-Aris and Jamie Shields. The cover features a black background with bold, colourful icons representing Disability and accessibility, including a wheelchair user, a person with a cane, a service dog, and sign language. The title is in large, clear text with “Unlearning” in pink and “Ableism” in light blue. The spine displays the title, authors’ names, and a small icon. The book is set against a vibrant pink circle, creating strong visual contrast.
Image Description; Front cover and spine of the book Unlearning Ableism: The Ultimate, No-Nonsense Guide to Understanding Disability and Unlearning Ableism by Celia Chartres-Aris and Jamie Shields. The cover features a black background with bold, colourful icons representing Disability.
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