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Dietetics practitioners are food and nutrition experts who help people live healthier lives. They work in a wide range of settings-from hospitals and research labs to sports teams, schools, nursing homes, and the food industry. Yet, despite the diversity of the populations they serve, the dietetics profession remains predominantly female, white, and able-bodied. Only 2% of dietetics practitioners self-identify as having a disability, compared to 29% of U.S. adults. There is a growing and urgent need to diversify the field-especially by including practitioners with disabilities. This powerful and inspiring book features the autobiographies of 15 credentialed dietetics practitioners with disabilities, who share their lived experiences navigating: College and academic accommodations Supervised practice internships National credentialing exams Employment, workplace access, and disability disclosure Disability culture around food, nutrition, and eating Their disabilities include cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries, vision and hearing impairments, mobility disabilities, and chronic illnesses. In addition to these personal stories, the book includes eight educational chapters on topics including: The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics The Disabilities in Nutrition and Dietetics Member Interest Group The profession and how to become a dietetics practitioner Disability resources Disability statistics State vocational rehabilitation programs and centers for independent living This book is an essential resource for: People (teenagers, college students, adults returning to college) with disabilities exploring careers in dietetics or other healthcare professions Dietetics and healthcare students/interns with disabilities Educators, preceptors, managers, and supervisors Career counselors and disability services professionals Allies, family members, and colleagues of people with disabilities All book royalties are donated to initiatives that support and educate a more disability-inclusive dietetics workforce.

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""Through the different voices and viewpoints expressed here, disabled readers may find more of their own experiences reflected in these pages, and nondisabled readers will receive insights into a world they've likely never considered... An involving, multivoiced look into the lives of disabled diet specialists."" -Kirkus Reviews Praise for this Book ""This book...emphasizes the need for inclusive practices and representation in nutrition, making it a must-read for anyone dedicated to advancing equity for individuals with disabilities."" -John D. Kemp, President & CEO, Lakeshore Foundation ""This document provides a plethora of information and compelling autobiographies."" -Ethan A. Bergman, PhD, RDN, CDN, FADA, FAND, MDiv; Past President, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics ""This book will help recruit others living with a disability to know there is a place for them in the profession of dietetics."" -Evelyn F. Crayton, EdD, RDN, LDN, FAND; Past President, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics ""...a beacon of empowerment for future generations."" -Peter D. Poullos, MD; Founder & Co-Chair, Stanford Medicine Alliance for Disability Inclusion and Equity ""Highly recommended for dietetics professionals, educators, guidance counselors, and HR teams."" -Mary Russell, MS, RDN, CD, FAND, FASPEN; Past President, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics ""We can all benefit from a deeper understanding of the strength and resilience required for those living with a disability in order to achieve one's goals."" -Naomi Barbor, MS, RD, LD; Clinical Nutrition Manager, Dietetic Internship Director, Center for Human Nutrition, Cleveland Clinic ""This book is essential reading for dietitians, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in the intersection of nutrition and disability. It serves as both a practical guide and powerful call to action."" -Rebecca Cline, MPH, Special Assistant to the CEO, Lakeshore Foundation ""This book can be recommended to anyone contemplating a career in dietetics as well as for Human Resource Departments to guide them in hiring individuals with a disability and by anyone who wants to be inspired by the true and very personal stories that are shared here.""-Jean Daniello, MS, RDN, LDN, ADCES; Nutrition Director, Regional Institute Children and Adolescents Baltimore, Maryland Department of Health ""The authors' personal stories and experiences combined with practical resources, make this book essential reading for anyone committed to building a more diverse and accessible dietetics workforce."" -Matthew Landry, PhD, RDN, DipACLM, FAND, FAHA; Assistant Professor of Population Health and Disease Prevention, University of California, Irvine ""The principles included can help all people learn to thrive, regardless of if they have a disability, and can foster empathy so that we can all advocate for better accommodations as needed.""-Wendy Phillips, MS, RD, LD, FAND, FASPEN; Regional Vice President, Morrison

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