EMILY: Hi, I'm Emily Ladau, and I'm the Editor in Chief
of the Rooted in Rights Blog.
I'm so excited to announce the launch
of the Rooting in Writing Fellowship for Disabled Writers.
The disability community needs more opportunities
to make our voices heard in the media,
and I believe that when we see ourselves
reflected back at us, that's how we recognize
our own power to lead and create change.
So, could you be a Rooted in Writing Fellow?
Here's what we're looking for:
Disabled people, especially those
from other marginalized groups,
because diversity among our writers is so important,
not only for the sake of representation,
but also because we're always looking to share fresh,
original perspectives with our readers.
You must have some writing experience
and you must be able to commit to the fellowship
for a period of six months.
During that time, you'll write two blog posts per month
to be published on Rooted in Rights,
and you'll work on a longer form piece
to be pitched to a mainstream publication.
Rooted in Rights will pay you a stipend of $1,800
and provide you with learning, mentoring
and networking opportunities.
So by the end of the fellowship.
you'll have an awesome portfolio
of disability rights focused writing
and a strong base of experience that you can use to pursue
the writing-related work that you're passionate about.
So if you're rooted in disability rights and writing,
what are you waiting for?
Apply! it's time to be the authentic representation
of disability you want to see.
For more information and to access the application
please visit RootedinRights.org/RootedinWriting.