‘I almost feel like they don’t want me to say anything at all’: racist ableism and the (Dis)location of caregivers of Color in schools

Through analysis of individual and focus group interviews, this article examines the lived experiences of racism and ableism among caregivers of Color. Specifically, we unpack how caregivers of Color resist the routinely normalized racist ableist narratives they and their children encounter in their interactions with early childhood, elementary, and secondary school personnel, especially as they navigate disability support for their children. The article also highlights caregivers' resistance to pathologization despite efforts to dislocate them as holders and generators of knowledge. The article concludes with recommendations for teachers and teacher educators.