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Why A Teacher Carrying a Disabled Student on His Back Shouldn’t Be News
Once again, an abled person recently went viral for including a disabled person in everyday activities. That means it’s (*checks calendar*) a day ending in Y. This time, a teacher is being lavished with praise for volunteering to carry Ryan …
Amandeep: With Transit, The Things I Want to Do, I Can Do
Amandeep moved to Lynwood five years ago from India. Thanks to public transit, she now has the opportunity to go to school and start a career. Tim Eyman’s Initiative 976 could take that away.…
Sidewalks Are A Critical – Yet They’re Still Missing on Some Seattle Arterials
Disabled folks and other pedestrians rely on sidewalks to get where we need to go, yet a quarter of blocks in Seattle are missing sidewalks, including 1,800 blocks on arterial streets that lack a safe place to walk. …
Stop Blaming Mental Illness for Evil Behavior
Content note: mental illness, inpatient psychiatric treatment, gun violence The worst experience of my life occurred during my fourth round of inpatient psychiatric treatment in 2016. Having used up all of my Medicare days at one of the country’s best…
Krystal: Transportation Provides Independence
Krystal relies on transit to get to the Lakewood Center. If Tim Eyman’s Initiative 976 passes, she could be stuck at home.…
Victory! Seattle City Council Passes Resolutions that Will Increase Access on Our Sidewalks and Intersections
On September 30, the Seattle City Council approved two resolutions to make our sidewalks and intersections safer and more accessible for disabled folks, and more usable for all pedestrians!
Why Internships Are Important for Young Disabled People: A Reflection from a Rooted in Rights Intern
My experience interning at Rooted In Rights was a great one. During my time there, I gained a lot of skills I can use in the workplace. Here’s just some of what I learned and accomplished: Have a Professional Email…
Jonah: Without Transit, My Mom Would Have to Drive Me
Jonah lives in Spokane and relies on public transit. Hear why he thinks Tim Eyman’s Initiative 976 is such a bad deal for Washington.…