""
Images and Encounters Profile ~ A completed example ~

Your Path: Circle of Inclusion Home Page ""Accommodation, Accessibility, & Awareness "" Children's Books Review Guide "" Section 2 "" Quick Ways to Analyze Books that Support Disability Awareness "" Images and Encounters Profile "" Complete Example

 

A checklist to review books for inclusion and depiction of persons with disabilities.


Book Title: We Can Do It!
Author: Laura Dwight
Year: 1997

For each item below, indicate whether you believe the criteria are evidenced in the STORYLINE, LANGUAGE, or ILLUSTRATIONS. Circle YES if the criterion was addressed positively, circle NO if the criterion was addressed negatively, and circle NP if the criterion was not present in the story line, illustrations, or language. YES responses are preferred responses. The reviewer is cautioned to be aware of the NO responses when reading and/or discussing the books, as these responses may influence your use and adaptation of the book. For example, a NO response to item 7 may result in a discussion of behaviors and feelings with the parent and/or teacher modeling respect for all persons.


1) Promotes empathy not pity. YES Checked box NO Unchecked box NP Unchecked box
This book talks about everything the children can do.


2) Depicts acceptance not ridicule. YES Checked box NO Unchecked box NP Unchecked box


3) Emphasizes success rather than, or in addition to, failure. YES Checked box NO Unchecked box NP Unchecked box
Talks about each child’s individual success.


4) Promotes positive images of persons with disabilities. YES Checked box NO Unchecked box NP Unchecked box


5) Addresses abilities and disabilities. YES Checked box NO Unchecked box NP Unchecked box
Clearly talks about the child’s disability and then their abilities.


6) Assists children in gaining accurate understanding of the disability. YES Checked box NO Unchecked box NP Unchecked box
Very informative and age appropriate.


7) Demonstrates respect for persons with disabilities. YES Checked box NO Unchecked box NP Unchecked box


8) Promotes attitude of “one of us” not “one of them.” YES Checked box NO Unchecked box NP Unchecked box


9) Depicts valued occupations for persons with disabilities. YES Checked box NO Unchecked box NP Unchecked box


10) Uses language which stresses person first, disability second philosophy (e.g. Jody who is blind). YES Checked box NO Unchecked box NP Unchecked box


11) Describes the disability or persons with disabilities as realistic (i.e. not subhuman or not superhuman). YES Checked box NO Unchecked box NP Unchecked box


12) Depicts persons with disabilities in integrated settings and/ or activities. YES Checked box NO Unchecked box NP Unchecked box


13) Illustrates characters in a realistic manner. YES Checked box NO Unchecked box NP Unchecked box
Uses wonderful pictures to illustrate the children.


14) Uses similar art styles for persons with and without disabilities. YES Checked box NO Unchecked box NP Unchecked box


15) Illustrates accuracy in technical detail of equipment. YES Checked box NO Unchecked box NP Unchecked box
Very clear and accurate pictures.

"" Read the descriptions of 15 criteria

 

Adapted from:
Blaska, J. (1996). Using children’s literature to learn about disabilities and illness. Moorhead, MN: Practical Press. Reprinted with permission.

 
 
Your Path: Circle of Inclusion Home Page ""Accommodation, Accessibility, & Awareness "" Children's Books Review Guide "" Section 2 "" Quick Ways to Analyze Books that Support Disability Awareness "" Images and Encounters Profile "" Complete Example
Copyright © 2002, University of Kansas, Circle of Inclusion Project. Permission for reproduction of these materials for non-profit use with proper citation is granted. Please send your comments and questions to questions@circleofinclusion.org