Entries by Jen Atwell

Book of the Month – July | Demystifying Disability by Emily Ladau

In recognition of Disability Pride Month, PRSA Orlando features Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally by Emily Ladau. This guide provides an actionable look at disability, inclusion, and allyship. Key DEI Themes and Takeaways for PR and Marketing Professionals Inclusive Language and Representation Ladau stresses the importance […]

Book of the Month: “The Framed Woman of Ardemore House”

In recognition of National Autism Acceptance Month, PRSA Orlando’s book of the month explores Brandy Schillace’s “The Framed Woman of Ardemore House.” This book is a gothic mystery exploring themes of identity, gender, autism, and societal expectations. The story is centered around how a young autistic editor deals with power, deception, and historical injustice. For […]

Book of the Month: The Message by Ta-Naheisi Coates

We are thrilled to launch the second year of our low-commitment book club! In celebration of Black History Month, we will delve into “The Message” by Ta-Nehisi Coates, a powerful exploration of how stories shape our realities and identities. About the book: Ta-Nehisi Coates originally set out to write a book about writing, in the […]

Disability Pride Month: Disability Visibility

By: Jen Atwell, PRSA Orlando – DEI Committee About the book: One in five people in the United States lives with a disability. Some disabilities are visible, others less apparent—but all are underrepresented in media and popular culture. Activist Alice Wong brings together this urgent, galvanizing collection of contemporary essays by disabled people, just in […]