'We take joy in our different experiences ... and I think that tends to surprise people' — Disability justice activist Anna Landre shares how she is fighting for rights for her community across the globe.
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The CDC reports that 1 in 4 Americans have a condition that could be considered a disability. Disability rights and justice are systemic issues that affect people on a large scale.
Meet Anna Landre, a disability justice activist and policymaker. Anna experienced the impact of these systemic issues when the state of New Jersey attempted to strip her of essential care and assistance services. These services included the support of a caregiver who helped Anna with daily tasks like getting out of bed and getting dressed. Unfortunately, such attempts to cut services are not uncommon.
Anna Landre is an activist with Adapt, a grassroots nonviolent protest and civil disobedience group that has been instrumental in driving change. Originating in Denver, Co...
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