2024 TASH Conference: Full Schedule

Welcome to the official website for the 2024 TASH Conference!

Each year, the TASH Conference brings together our constituents to share resources and success stories, learn about field-driven best practices, and network within a community engaged in shared values. The Conference is attended by passionate leaders, experts, and advocates from every corner of the disability community. Conference attendees are influential in their fields and communities, and play an important role in the provision of services and supports for individuals and organizations around the world; and include professors and researchers from leading institutions; those involved in local, state, and federal governments and public policy; special and general educators, and school administrators; self-advocates, adult service providers; students, family members, and many others. This year’s conference theme is Celebrate Together: Let the Good Times Roll!

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2:15pm CST

Promoting Inclusivity Through A Critique of Fictional Children's Literature

Friday December 6, 2024 2:15pm - 3:10pm CST

4TH Floor - Imperial 10

Learners need to be accurately reflected in their curriculum in myriad ways as it reinforces the development of positive self-identity and helps them make deeper connections with content. Culturally responsive practice emphasizes ethnic diversity while overlooking disability culture thereby contributing to ongoing stigmatization and marginalization. To avoid perpetuating stereotypes, fictional characterizations of those with disabilities must be carefully critiqued, especially when utilized by those with ableist notions. Thus, the results of a study will be shared in which a focus group evaluated fictional picture books featuring characters with visual impairment using a specially designed rubric to critique inclusivity attributes. Stereotypes, relationships, interactions, psychosocial adjustment, representation, inclusiveness, interdependence, reciprocity, equality, acceptance, and empathy were analyzed. Emerging themes and essential elements of quality literature were also evaluated.

Presenters

Loana Mason

New Mexico State University

Kara Halley

Associate Professor, Metropolitan State University of Denver

Dr. Halley has over twenty years of experience as a teacher in the public school system and university settiings. Dr. Halley is also a consultant with the Colorado Department of Education. Her research interests include inclusive education, transition and post-secondary services... Read More →

Friday December 6, 2024 2:15pm - 3:10pm CST
4TH Floor - Imperial 10 Hyatt Regency, 601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113

Breakout Sessions

Primary Topic Inclusive Education
Themes of Interest Media & Disability
Key Words Cultural Responsiveness, Inclusivity, Disability Culture, Children's Literature, Disability Characterizations, Blindness, Visual Impairment
Presentation Type Research