AUTHOR.
EDUCATOR.
SCHOLAR.

Dr. Roosevelt Mitchell brings lived experience, educational expertise, and an uncompromising commitment to creating better outcomes for children.

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Disability does not diminish potential.
It reveals the need for better systems, stronger
advocacy, and higher expectations.

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MEET ROOSEVELT

Dr. Roosevelt Mitchell III is an award-winning educator, author, national speaker, and disability advocate widely recognized as “The Disability Scholar.”

Drawing from lived experience and years of work in underserved communities, he helps educators, families, and school systems challenge barriers, strengthen support, and create better outcomes for every child.

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PARTNERSHIPS

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High expectations must be accompanied by the resources, relationships, and opportunities students need to reach them.

Roosevelt is currently booking for:

Live and Virtual Keynotes

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Signature Message Topics:

Leadership
Perseverance
Mental Health
Parenthood
Special Education
Black Boys

  • Dr. Mitchell has spoken several times to my job readiness and lifestyle and enhancement groups. He has a very warm, welcoming, respectful and engaging speaking style. Dr. Mitchell's presentations were very inspiring and encouraging.”

    —Robert L. White III,

    St. Francis Community Services

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  • "He was inspirational and certainly helped my students to look beyond and do more writing within the field of Autism."

    —Dr. Janis Freeman,

    Lindenwood University

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  • "Dr. Mitchell is dedicated and committed to giving children a different way to look at other children with disabilities. His speech and life story is an inspiration to all people.”

    —Gina Dattilo,

    St. Louis Community College, Forest Park

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