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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

Activist Spotlight: Denarii Grace – Singer-Songwriter, Poet, Aspiring Screenwriter

Activism and Advocacy, LGBTQIA+, Race and Disability
Celebrating the Disability Community’s 2017 Wins

Community Living, Disability History and Culture, Health, Policy, Race and Disability
How ADAPT and Allies Changed the Conversation About Disability Issues in 2017

Disability History and Culture, Policy
#BoycottToSiri Highlights Why Non-Autistic People Must Stop Speaking Over the Autistic Community

Autism and Neurodiversity
‘Tis the Season for Inclusive Holiday Festivities

Accessibility/Access Needs, Activism and Advocacy, Community Living, Disability History and Culture
It’s Time to Recognize Climate Change as a Disability Rights Issue

Disability History and Culture, Emergency Preparedness, Policy
“They Lost My Legs”: Disabled People Speak Out About Airline Troubles

Disability History and Culture, Health, Transportation
Why We Need More Research on How Substance Abuse Impacts the Autistic Community

Autism and Neurodiversity
The Labor of Expressing Femininity as a Disabled Woman

Activism and Advocacy, Disability History and Culture
Activist Spotlight: Ariel Henley – Writer

Activism and Advocacy
We Need to Stop Talking About Mental and Cognitive “Fitness” of Politcians

Disability History and Culture, Mental Health
Sharing My Truth About Incarceration with Mental Health Disabilities

Criminal Justice, Mental Health