James LeBrecht (@jimlebrecht) 's Twitter Profile
James LeBrecht

@jimlebrecht

Filmmaker and Disabled Civil Rights activist. Co-Directed the Oscar nominated documentary Crip Camp with @NicoleNewnham. FWD-Doc.org co-founder.

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Saul Staniforth (@saulstaniforth) 's Twitter Profile Photo

.Dr Shani Dhanda "Nearly half of everyone that already lives in poverty is a disabled person or a carer of a disabled person. If we're going to cut support to people that need it most its going to push more people into extreme poverty, with the backdrop of the assisted dying bill"🎯

Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Disabled people are not a burden. They are our neighbours and friends — and they deserve to live fulfilling lives just like anyone else. A statement from the Independent Alliance on cuts to welfare.

Disabled people are not a burden. They are our neighbours and friends — and they deserve to live fulfilling lives just like anyone else. 

A statement from the Independent Alliance on cuts to welfare.
Isabelle Garnett (@isabelle241212) 's Twitter Profile Photo

My husband, daughter & I work & pay taxes. My son is severely autistic & learning disabled. He cannot work. Some humans are not more human than others. His life matters. His life creates work, rewarding careers and boosts the local economy. His life matters.

Keith Jones (@dasoultoucha) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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Ed Davey (@edwardjdavey) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today I pressed the Prime Minister to rule out cuts to disability benefits for those who simply cannot work. Worryingly, he chose not to answer. Disabled people and those who care for them deserve our support and they deserve clarity from this government.

*𝖎𝖙𝖈𝖍 (@bengalitigger) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Stoma Babe Mail Online This is really dangerous and destructive. I have dyslexic students whose parents are dragging their heels over getting them diagnosed because they're afraid of the "label" and stigma. But without the diagnosis, those students will not be eligible for support they need to succeed.

James LeBrecht (@jimlebrecht) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The attacks on social benefits for the #Disabled in the UK are horrific. I love this post and thread. THIS is how #Ableist people think we should live. #TheyWantUsDead #NotDeadYet This is a warning sign for us in the #USA #AbleistCanSuckMyWheelchairTires #Disability

Mik Scarlet (@mikscarlet) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Just did the maths. My full PIP is £9500/year but my wheelchair cost £6500, Batec £5500 & my car was a £800 non-returnable deposit with a lease of £75/week. So just to be able to go to work I'm down £6400. Yeah scroungers all.

Richard Burgon MP (@richardburgon) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Prime Minister was unable to answer a simple question today about why a disabled person who needs help to eat, wash and manage toilet needs could no longer get PIP under his proposals. The Government must drop this cruel proposal or it’ll face the mother of all rebellions.

James LeBrecht (@jimlebrecht) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Tonight on PBS pbs.org/wgbh/americane… Change Not Charity: The Americans With Disabilities Act. #ADA #Disability #HistoryMatters #DisabilityRights #Bipartisan #GeorgeHerbertWalkerBush #JudyHeumann #ADAPT #GallaudetUniversity #CapitolCrawl #AmericanExperience PBS

James LeBrecht (@jimlebrecht) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Don’t require people to work if you’re not gonna give them the support that they need to do so. Go after the people that might be gaming the system, put money into that. Make sure that people that cannot work have the ability to live above the poverty line.

Mario 🇺🇸🇵🇱🇺🇦🇪🇺 (@pawlowskimario) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I’m autistic And when I heard RFK Jr. wants a government registry to track people like me using private medical records I didn’t think “safety” I thought Nazi Germany A roundup’s of disabled people Because I know history And I know exactly what comes after the list is made

I’m autistic
And when I heard RFK Jr. wants a government registry to track people like me
using private medical records
I didn’t think “safety”
I thought Nazi Germany
A roundup’s of disabled people 

Because I know history
And I know exactly what comes after the list is made