VIDEO: Error 404: Accessibility Not Found
Almost everyone knows how frustrating it is when a website won’t load, or when your internet connection suddenly cuts out. Now imagine that frustration when you know what you’re trying to see is right...
View ArticleVIDEO: SSI: Protect Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself
We all know that managing your money can be tricky and complicated at times. But what about if you are on Social Security benefits programs, such as Supplemental Security Income, or SSI? How do you...
View ArticleVIDEO: New Disabled Parent Adventures in Advocacy
Happy Mother’s Day! Today is a day where we all celebrate our mothers. But did you know that parents with disabilities are far more at risk of losing custody of their children than non-disabled...
View ArticleVIDEO: Running Out
Women, LGBTQ folks, and people with disabilities are all underrepresented in public office. So what if you’re all three of those — is there a place in politics for you?… The post VIDEO: Running Out...
View ArticleVIDEO: Willing to Work
It’s a jungle out there for job-seekers with disabilities! Wilbert Johnson tells us how he was able to get his dream job and provides tips for fellow job-seekers. … The post VIDEO: Willing to Work...
View ArticleVIDEO: A Disaster Waiting to Happen
Disasters do occur all the time, from hurricanes, earthquakes, shootings, and many more. Whenever there is a disaster, we hardly hear disabled individuals mentioned as to whether they were injured or...
View ArticleConsent and Kids with Disabilities
Talking about consent may feel like a daunting task, but Daisy discusses why understanding consent is important for all kids, and especially kids with disabilities. The post Consent and Kids with...
View ArticleDeaf Access to Sex Ed with Bethany Gehman
Language barriers, inaccessible media, and ableist stigma continue to prevent Deaf youth from accessing both formal and informal opportunities for sex ed. Bethany Gehman shares her experience as a Deaf...
View ArticleCall for Storytellers!
Do you want to learn how to create your own disability advocacy video? Submit your application for the Storytellers series by Tuesday, October 1, 2019. The post Call for Storytellers! appeared first on...
View ArticleCrip Queer Pride with Daisy Wislar
So often, disabled people are bombarded with media representation, cultural narratives, and stereotypes that stigmatize disability as just an unfavorable medical condition. But this couldn’t be less...
View ArticleMental Voices Africa – Festus (Swahili)
Content note: Mention of suicidal feelings Festus Maronga, is from Gachie, Kenya. He’s a student at Kenyatta University studying Diploma in Theatre Art and Film Technology. He loves writing poems and...
View ArticleMental Voices Africa – Festus (English voice over)
Content note: Mention of suicidal feelings Festus Maronga, is from Gachie, Kenya. He’s a student at Kenyatta University studying Diploma in Theatre Art and Film Technology. He loves writing poems and...
View ArticleMental Voices Africa – Brian
Brian Emmanuel Mbuthia created an online open forum on Mental Health called The Stronger Forum. Here he engages especially with young adults and invites teachers, parents and caregivers as part of...
View ArticleMental Voices Africa – Phyllis
Phyllis is an I.T and Administration Professional with Logistics working experience. As a Mental Health Ambassador, she hopes to help destigmatize mental health and foster open dialogues about issues...
View ArticleMental Voices Africa – Nick
Nicholas Odhiambo Osir has a BA in Philosophy. He is a Mental Health survivor meaning he got better over time, developed great coping mechanisms and is not always on medication. He is passionate about...
View ArticleMental Voices Africa – Harrison
Harrison describes the difficulty in acquiring a disability card as a person with bipolar disorder.… The post Mental Voices Africa – Harrison appeared first on Rooted in Rights.
View ArticleMental Voices Africa and Rooted in Rights
Rooted in Rights has partnered with Mental Voices Africa to promote international advocacy for those of us with mental health disabilities. In October 2019, Noela Luka, Chairperson for Mental Voices...
View ArticleAccess Nature
The physical, mental, and emotional benefits of access to nature are widely known, yet communities that need these benefits the most are often excluded from outdoor spaces. What does accessibility in...
View ArticleAccessibility for Social Storytelling
Accessibility as a Tool for Social Storytelling originally presented at Netroots. The post Accessibility for Social Storytelling appeared first on Rooted in Rights.
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