What does it mean to be a disability ally? The word includas means: to be inclusive in diverse ways. That’s how you can become an Includas Ally (INCLUDAS is the company name and includas is the word). Anyone can become a disability ally, whether you have or don’t have a disability. It’s important to support…
Most children learn how to read in a classroom with other students by sounding out letters. Storytime is a collective experience when kids can learn and interact together. Now imagine a child being segregated from that. Special needs and segregated spaces are century-old ways of oppressing those with disabilities. There are schools for the deaf…
The Includas Superheroes have been busy making the Includas Coloring Book (read their interview), but they had to create an Includas Superpowerful Journal, too! The Includas Superheroes want to make sure everyone knew how to use and/or create their superpowerful journal and spread includas power everywhere. Start with Level 1 Accez: Hello! I can’t wait for everyone to use the Includas…
Please note that this article isn’t meant to be medical advice or used as a diagnosis guide. We conducted research to explain in the simplest way how wide the disabilities’ range goes in hopes of providing educational information that will inspire further research and understanding. If you’ve come here from the direction of the Includas Coloring…
We are so thrilled to interview the Includas Superheroes about how they put together the Includas Coloring Book! They are always fighting to Exclusion Monsters, and we appreciate their time to let us know their journey. Incluz Superpower: making anything bigger Power-up by: using a cochlear implant or sign languageMotto: Your inner strength is stronger than…
Luda founded INCLUDAS Publishing in 2015. We are so excited to have her with us! Tell us about yourself. I am not someone who gives up easily, and when you fight towards what you want or what is right, it’s empowering in the end. My disability really gave me a perspective and a lens to…
Madison joined the INCLUDAS team in August 2017 and is the Editing and Agent Relations Superhero. We are so excited to have her with us! Tell us about yourself. I can read really fast, which definitely helps me as a publishing professional. I can get really determined to find a way to do something, even…
El joined the INCLUDAS team in June 2021 and is the Children’s Literature and Programs Superhero. We are so excited to have them with us! Tell us about yourself. I’m very enthusiastic about everything, and I love putting that high energy into everything I do. And growing up as someone with a disability, I think…
Catherine joined the INCLUDAS team in May 2021 and is the Submissions and Acquisitions Superhero. We are so excited to have her with us! Tell us about yourself. I’ve very creative and drawn to create things either with my hands through visual art or through the writing art, so I would say my imagination is…
Charlotte joined the INCLUDAS team in May 2021 and is the Blog Writer and Interview Superhero. We are so excited to have her with us! Tell us about yourself. My friends say I’m a very good listener. It’s true because I really am open to hearing many perspectives. I’ve never really been a talkative person,…
Sadie joined the INCLUDAS team in May 2021 and is the Design and Illustrations Superhero. We are so excited to have her with us! Tell us about yourself. I’m great at experiencing stories. Whether it’s through books, TV shows, writing, or art, I love getting that human connection to other people through storytelling—both if I’m…
Amanda joined the INCLUDAS team in November 2020 and is the Designer Freelancer Superhero. We are so excited to have her with us! Tell us about yourself. I have a good sense of humor! A lot of people say I’m very funny, and I like to see the positive in everything. I think the people…