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We’re here to challenge the status quo, pushing readers and writers alike to think beyond the tired tropes of disability. The Rooted in Rights Blog publishes pieces that share perspectives on disability, amplify key issues and ideas, and make it known loud and clear that disability rights are human rights. View All Topics

We Need to Think About the Future Beyond “Miracle Drugs”

Community Living, Health
Voting Isn’t Always Accessible For Blind People, But I Refuse to Not Vote

Disability Vote
My Disabilities Make Me Both Broken and Whole

Autism and Neurodiversity, Disability History and Culture, Mental Health, Transportation
I Celebrate Disability Pride, But Am I Really Proud of My Mental Illness?

Disability History and Culture, LGBTQIA+, Mental Health
Florida’s New “School Safety” Law Discriminates Against Students With Mental Illnesses

Disability History and Culture, Education, Mental Health, Policy
Navigating the Twists and Turns of Healthcare as a Trans Disabled Person

Disability History and Culture, Health, LGBTQIA+, Mental Health
If You Really Value the Work of Disabled People, Pay Us For It

Disability History and Culture, Employment
Picture This: a Disability Community That’s Truly Inclusive of All

Community Living, Disability History and Culture, LGBTQIA+
Anti-Stigma Mental Health Campaigns Often Ignore Our Realities

Disability History and Culture, Health, LGBTQIA+, Mental Health, Sexual Harassment and Abuse
Delta’s Pit Bull Service Dog Ban is Disability Discrimination: Here’s What You Need to Know

Disability History and Culture, Policy, Transportation
Shock Therapy is Still Legal. It’s Time to #StopTheShock.

Autism and Neurodiversity, Disability History and Culture
Electronic Visit Verification: a Threat to Independence for Disabled People

Caregiving, Community Living