(copy) The Book Access Project

by Devery Ward

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on Autism
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The Book Access Project


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by Mrs. Cantrell, Ms. Jones, Mr. Nasta and Ms. Olivia
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Literature Review
Chapter 3: Insiders' Perspectives
Chapter 4: The Literacy-Cast Proclamation
Chapter 5: Search for Children's Books
Chapter 6: Evaluation of Children's Books
Chapter 7: Recommended Children's Books
Chapter 8: Recommendations for Using these Books in the Classroom
Chapter 9: Instagram Post
Chapter 10: Student/child Resources for Learning More
Chapter 11: Teacher Resources for Learning More
Chapter 12: Conclusion
Chapter 13: Bibliography
Chapter 14: About the Authors
Chapter 1: Introduction
We chose to focus on autism as a disability to research. We wanted to learn more about autism and possibly educate other people about it. Some of us in Literacy Cast have different ranges and levels of autism and want to learn more about it and how it pertains to ourselves. We also want to be able to help children with autism learn to the best of their ability while honoring their disability. We want to learn how to create a productive learning environment for them.
Mrs. Cantrell
Mr. Nasta
Ms. Jones
Chapter 2: Literature Review
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Chapter 3: Insider's Perspectives
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Chapter 4: The Literacy-Cast Proclamation


We believe that children deserve books that: 
  • (a) Include accurate and authentic representations of disability; 
  • (b) Include at least two characters with disabilities;
  • (c) Are authored and illustrated by people with lived disability experiences; 
  • (d) Are historically accurate;
  • (e) Are written using inclusive and current language that dismantles ableism; 
  • (f) Avoid and dismantle stereotypes including the need to cure or overcome disabilities;
  • (g) Acknowledge and respect the power of individuals with disabilities.

Specifically, we believe that children need books that allow everyone to speak their own truths, create their own stories, and challenge limits set by society.

We must not let anyone’s mind limit what able hearts can do.

Justification:
We believe that the Literacy-Cast Proclamation is relevant because there are many people with disabilities who are looked at by the public at large for what they can't do. We feel that by choosing books that meet the requirements of our proclamation, we can educate others about disabilities and in doing so, can demonstrate what people with disabilities can do.

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