Anna Landre
@annalandre.com
Part woman, part machine / Disability justice + more / #DisabilityPower100, Vogue #21Under21 💋🦾
Fmr Washington DC Commissioner, now in London📍
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Anna Landre
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· Jan 16
No Planet Without Us: Disability Ingenuity as Key to Climate Action
In the wake of the devastating LA wildfires of this month, I’ve watched more and more people come to the conclusion that climate change is not coming, it’s here. Embracing disability wisdom will be ke...
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“We — our disabled ways of life, thinking, creativity, ingenuity, resistance, and ability to thrive against all odds — will be key to human survival through the greatest existential threat of our time: climate change."
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There's a misconception I see a lot wrt to the social model of disability and disability pride more broadly that when we say these things we mean that disability isn't real or that our impairments don't cause real problems for us.
November 21, 2025 at 9:18 AM
There's a misconception I see a lot wrt to the social model of disability and disability pride more broadly that when we say these things we mean that disability isn't real or that our impairments don't cause real problems for us.
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I cannot tell you how many tech journalists at prominent media organizations do not understand this
Chatbots — LLMs — do not know facts and are not designed to be able to accurately answer factual questions. They are designed to find and mimic patterns of words, probabilistically. When they’re “right” it’s because correct things are often written down, so those patterns are frequent. That’s all.
October 27, 2025 at 3:32 PM
I cannot tell you how many tech journalists at prominent media organizations do not understand this
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"Common decency stigmatizes people that do not participate in it—removes them from voluntary association. We indeed have to live with one another, but terms and conditions apply."
me on why Ezra Klein should be ashamed / why shame is Good Actually
www.bostonreview.net/articles/how...
me on why Ezra Klein should be ashamed / why shame is Good Actually
www.bostonreview.net/articles/how...
How Can We Live Together? - Boston Review
Ezra Klein is wrong: shame is essential.
www.bostonreview.net
September 23, 2025 at 5:09 PM
"Common decency stigmatizes people that do not participate in it—removes them from voluntary association. We indeed have to live with one another, but terms and conditions apply."
me on why Ezra Klein should be ashamed / why shame is Good Actually
www.bostonreview.net/articles/how...
me on why Ezra Klein should be ashamed / why shame is Good Actually
www.bostonreview.net/articles/how...
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As a disabled pregnant woman currently taking paracetamol (tylenol) for back & pelvic pain...
I don't yet have a response for the ableist, eugenicist, evidently pro-life movatived "announcement" from the US President.
But I will say this. If you don't want a disabled child, don't have children.
I don't yet have a response for the ableist, eugenicist, evidently pro-life movatived "announcement" from the US President.
But I will say this. If you don't want a disabled child, don't have children.
September 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM
As a disabled pregnant woman currently taking paracetamol (tylenol) for back & pelvic pain...
I don't yet have a response for the ableist, eugenicist, evidently pro-life movatived "announcement" from the US President.
But I will say this. If you don't want a disabled child, don't have children.
I don't yet have a response for the ableist, eugenicist, evidently pro-life movatived "announcement" from the US President.
But I will say this. If you don't want a disabled child, don't have children.
Here's to hoping the House of Lords gives the Assisted Dying Bill the scrutiny, safeguarding, & open debate it failed to get in the Commons. Lives -- of disabled and ill people, already under attack in this country -- are quite literally at stake.
Lucy Webster for @theguardian.com ⬇️
Lucy Webster for @theguardian.com ⬇️
Today the House of Lords begins its scrutiny of the assisted dying bill
They've got the opportunity to prove their worth by doing a better and more honest job than MPs
Me for @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
They've got the opportunity to prove their worth by doing a better and more honest job than MPs
Me for @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
It’s not too late: the House of Lords can still protect disabled people from this dangerous assisted dying bill | Lucy Webster
MPs passed it without sufficient safeguarding. If there is any point to the upper chamber, it is to give the legislation the open debate we need, says political journalist and author Lucy Webster
www.theguardian.com
September 12, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Here's to hoping the House of Lords gives the Assisted Dying Bill the scrutiny, safeguarding, & open debate it failed to get in the Commons. Lives -- of disabled and ill people, already under attack in this country -- are quite literally at stake.
Lucy Webster for @theguardian.com ⬇️
Lucy Webster for @theguardian.com ⬇️
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Are we repeating history? @annalandre.com provides a satirical take on today's disability politics.
disabilityarts.online/magazine/opi...
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July 16, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Are we repeating history? @annalandre.com provides a satirical take on today's disability politics.
disabilityarts.online/magazine/opi...
disabilityarts.online/magazine/opi...
As researchers, scientists, & innovators in the disability space, we at @gdihub.bsky.social wrote an open letter on the UK government's proposed disability cuts:
They lack an evidence base & don't address the employment barriers disabled people face.
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They lack an evidence base & don't address the employment barriers disabled people face.
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June 30, 2025 at 11:36 AM
As researchers, scientists, & innovators in the disability space, we at @gdihub.bsky.social wrote an open letter on the UK government's proposed disability cuts:
They lack an evidence base & don't address the employment barriers disabled people face.
cdn.disabilityinnovation.com/uploads/imag...
They lack an evidence base & don't address the employment barriers disabled people face.
cdn.disabilityinnovation.com/uploads/imag...
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Priscilla Chan’s decision to stop funding the school she opened to help struggling families shows the risks for communities reliant on wealthy private donors.
The Chan-Zuckerbergs stopped funding social causes. 400 kids lost their school.
Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg’s retreat from funding social issues forced the closure of a school Chan opened for disadvantaged families in Silicon Valley.
www.washingtonpost.com
June 29, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Priscilla Chan’s decision to stop funding the school she opened to help struggling families shows the risks for communities reliant on wealthy private donors.
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The Assisted Dying Bill will soon be voted on in Parliament.
We need all Disabled people and allies to urgently write to your MP and let them know why this dangerous bill can't go ahead. 📢
Use resources from Not Dead Yet to help you speak out:
We need all Disabled people and allies to urgently write to your MP and let them know why this dangerous bill can't go ahead. 📢
Use resources from Not Dead Yet to help you speak out:
TAKE ACTION TO KILL THE BILL | Not Dead Yet UK
Time left to kill the bill
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June 18, 2025 at 11:03 AM
The Assisted Dying Bill will soon be voted on in Parliament.
We need all Disabled people and allies to urgently write to your MP and let them know why this dangerous bill can't go ahead. 📢
Use resources from Not Dead Yet to help you speak out:
We need all Disabled people and allies to urgently write to your MP and let them know why this dangerous bill can't go ahead. 📢
Use resources from Not Dead Yet to help you speak out:
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If you're a disabled person whose mobility devices are damaged at anti-ICE protests by the police etc and you have evidence of it, I'm always interested in you contacting me for a potential @motherjones.com story at [email protected] or signal: juliametraux.49.
June 9, 2025 at 7:29 PM
If you're a disabled person whose mobility devices are damaged at anti-ICE protests by the police etc and you have evidence of it, I'm always interested in you contacting me for a potential @motherjones.com story at [email protected] or signal: juliametraux.49.
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Our Global Research & Response Lead, @annalandre.com represented The Partnership this week in Geneva at the United Nations Disaster Risk Reduction Global Platform that brings together leaders from around the world on Disaster Risk Reduction.
June 5, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Our Global Research & Response Lead, @annalandre.com represented The Partnership this week in Geneva at the United Nations Disaster Risk Reduction Global Platform that brings together leaders from around the world on Disaster Risk Reduction.
On a train near a man who just said to his friend:
“Like, people can become paralyzed at any time — become a burden to themselves & others. Sometimes it’s better to be dead.”
But yeah, the UK should totally legalize nondisabled people deciding when suicide should be allowed for us. ♿️
“Like, people can become paralyzed at any time — become a burden to themselves & others. Sometimes it’s better to be dead.”
But yeah, the UK should totally legalize nondisabled people deciding when suicide should be allowed for us. ♿️
June 4, 2025 at 1:55 PM
On a train near a man who just said to his friend:
“Like, people can become paralyzed at any time — become a burden to themselves & others. Sometimes it’s better to be dead.”
But yeah, the UK should totally legalize nondisabled people deciding when suicide should be allowed for us. ♿️
“Like, people can become paralyzed at any time — become a burden to themselves & others. Sometimes it’s better to be dead.”
But yeah, the UK should totally legalize nondisabled people deciding when suicide should be allowed for us. ♿️
Despite very much NOT being a celebrity (!), I’m proud to be one of the over 100 disabled people undersigning this letter to Keir Starmer as part of the #TakingThePIP campaign against cuts to disability services.
Read the letter & share: takingthepip.co.uk
Read the letter & share: takingthepip.co.uk
May 27, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Despite very much NOT being a celebrity (!), I’m proud to be one of the over 100 disabled people undersigning this letter to Keir Starmer as part of the #TakingThePIP campaign against cuts to disability services.
Read the letter & share: takingthepip.co.uk
Read the letter & share: takingthepip.co.uk
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Will these new homes Labour keep crowing about building be fully accessible?
Just 1% of new homes are planned to be wheelchair accessible, despite approx 1.2 million wheelchair users living in the UK.
Source: www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/building-control-news/accessible-housing-lockdown/84458
Just 1% of new homes are planned to be wheelchair accessible, despite approx 1.2 million wheelchair users living in the UK.
Source: www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/building-control-news/accessible-housing-lockdown/84458
The reality of accessible housing during lockdown
Nicholas Bungay of Habinteg discusses research into the challenges many disabled people have faced during lockdown because of a lack of accessible features
www.pbctoday.co.uk
May 25, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Will these new homes Labour keep crowing about building be fully accessible?
Just 1% of new homes are planned to be wheelchair accessible, despite approx 1.2 million wheelchair users living in the UK.
Source: www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/building-control-news/accessible-housing-lockdown/84458
Just 1% of new homes are planned to be wheelchair accessible, despite approx 1.2 million wheelchair users living in the UK.
Source: www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/building-control-news/accessible-housing-lockdown/84458
I had a lovely bank holiday morning with @GMB today, discussing my unfortunate train access denial from last week — and some tips on enforcing your rights as a disabled person in a political context where they’re rarely granted without a fight.
May 26, 2025 at 7:55 AM
I had a lovely bank holiday morning with @GMB today, discussing my unfortunate train access denial from last week — and some tips on enforcing your rights as a disabled person in a political context where they’re rarely granted without a fight.
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lifts.matteason.co.uk now shows historical reliability data for almost every station lift in the UK - for example, lifts.matteason.co.uk/HRH/history
I really hope this is useful for people who need to know how accessible local stations are as well as accessibility and disability rights campaigners
I really hope this is useful for people who need to know how accessible local stations are as well as accessibility and disability rights campaigners
May 24, 2025 at 5:13 PM
lifts.matteason.co.uk now shows historical reliability data for almost every station lift in the UK - for example, lifts.matteason.co.uk/HRH/history
I really hope this is useful for people who need to know how accessible local stations are as well as accessibility and disability rights campaigners
I really hope this is useful for people who need to know how accessible local stations are as well as accessibility and disability rights campaigners
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Every minister should read this. 👇 If the government actually cared about disabled people being in work, they would reform the chaos of Access to Work.
I’m profoundly sad to say that as of today, I’ll no longer be able to do my job as co-artistic director of #Touretteshero because of a recent decision by #AccessToWork to cut my support by 61%. Read & share this post, the hardest I've had to write: www.touretteshero.com/2025/05/23/a... 1/4
May 23, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Every minister should read this. 👇 If the government actually cared about disabled people being in work, they would reform the chaos of Access to Work.
This government *says* it’s here to “get Britain working” — but its actions point to a very different, far more nefarious policy goal when it comes to disabled people.
Jess can’t work now, because her services just got cut. She’s one of many.
@ any media who follow me — this is quite a story!
Jess can’t work now, because her services just got cut. She’s one of many.
@ any media who follow me — this is quite a story!
I’m profoundly sad to say that as of today, I’ll no longer be able to do my job as co-artistic director of #Touretteshero because of a recent decision by #AccessToWork to cut my support by 61%. Read & share this post, the hardest I've had to write: www.touretteshero.com/2025/05/23/a... 1/4
May 23, 2025 at 7:53 AM
This government *says* it’s here to “get Britain working” — but its actions point to a very different, far more nefarious policy goal when it comes to disabled people.
Jess can’t work now, because her services just got cut. She’s one of many.
@ any media who follow me — this is quite a story!
Jess can’t work now, because her services just got cut. She’s one of many.
@ any media who follow me — this is quite a story!
Was just fully denied the right to travel today at Liverpool St Stn, on any train, because Network Rail staff collectively refused to deploy a ramp for me.
Why? One of them claimed I was “rude” for telling him I didn’t need the lecture he was giving me on why they’d failed to …
Why? One of them claimed I was “rude” for telling him I didn’t need the lecture he was giving me on why they’d failed to …
May 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Was just fully denied the right to travel today at Liverpool St Stn, on any train, because Network Rail staff collectively refused to deploy a ramp for me.
Why? One of them claimed I was “rude” for telling him I didn’t need the lecture he was giving me on why they’d failed to …
Why? One of them claimed I was “rude” for telling him I didn’t need the lecture he was giving me on why they’d failed to …
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Oh hell yeah. Assisted dying bills are NOT progressive and disability rights organizations overwhelmingly oppose them.
The assisted dying lobby isn’t being honest with you –
Disabled people are at risk from this bill.
Brilliant piece in the @theguardian.com from @lucywebster.bsky.social.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Disabled people are at risk from this bill.
Brilliant piece in the @theguardian.com from @lucywebster.bsky.social.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
May 14, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Oh hell yeah. Assisted dying bills are NOT progressive and disability rights organizations overwhelmingly oppose them.
The assisted dying lobby isn’t being honest with you –
Disabled people are at risk from this bill.
Brilliant piece in the @theguardian.com from @lucywebster.bsky.social.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Disabled people are at risk from this bill.
Brilliant piece in the @theguardian.com from @lucywebster.bsky.social.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
May 14, 2025 at 1:24 PM
The assisted dying lobby isn’t being honest with you –
Disabled people are at risk from this bill.
Brilliant piece in the @theguardian.com from @lucywebster.bsky.social.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Disabled people are at risk from this bill.
Brilliant piece in the @theguardian.com from @lucywebster.bsky.social.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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BREAKING: The scene at the Rayburn Building is pure rebellion. Protesters are swarming in during live hearings on Medicaid cuts.
Security’s losing control. Because when the government wages war on the poor, the poor fight back.
Security’s losing control. Because when the government wages war on the poor, the poor fight back.
May 13, 2025 at 9:51 PM
BREAKING: The scene at the Rayburn Building is pure rebellion. Protesters are swarming in during live hearings on Medicaid cuts.
Security’s losing control. Because when the government wages war on the poor, the poor fight back.
Security’s losing control. Because when the government wages war on the poor, the poor fight back.
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New blog from me at @motherjones.com: 25 people were arrested today during a Congressional hearing while protesting Medicaid cuts. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
25 arrested while protesting GOP Medicaid cuts
"You will kill me."
www.motherjones.com
May 13, 2025 at 9:03 PM
New blog from me at @motherjones.com: 25 people were arrested today during a Congressional hearing while protesting Medicaid cuts. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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If you think what disabled people did by interrupting Congress was cool today, how about you guys stop judging disabled people for trying to get the Americans with Disabilities Act enforced (aka through lawsuits).
May 14, 2025 at 2:13 AM
If you think what disabled people did by interrupting Congress was cool today, how about you guys stop judging disabled people for trying to get the Americans with Disabilities Act enforced (aka through lawsuits).
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Pretty telling the UK is allowing the media to call disabled people "parasites" at the same time as it is fast tracking assisted suicide legislation.
May 9, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Pretty telling the UK is allowing the media to call disabled people "parasites" at the same time as it is fast tracking assisted suicide legislation.