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Stephanie W. Cawthon, PhD

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Stephanie W. Cawthon, PhD

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“A deeply intersectional book that weaves compassion and dignity…”

Disability Is Human is a breakthrough book with relatable stories, real-world examples, personal experiences, and actionable tips that will dispel myths and raise expectations about disabled people.

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From keynotes to workshops, Stephanie brings “aha” insights, shares relatable stories, and translates research into simple practices that are urgently needed to succeed today in business, education, healthcare, and every people-focused field.

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