Jim LeBrecht
@jimlebrecht.bsky.social
Co-director, Co-producer, with Nicole Newnham, of the documentary Crip Camp. Filmmaker, disability rights and justice advocate/activist, Co-founder of FWD-Doc.org. #Save504
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Jim LeBrecht
@jimlebrecht.bsky.social
· Apr 16
Strive to find Joy in each day. It's a way to practice self care. When we take care of ourselves, we can better take care of others. The more spoons we can hold together, the better we can organize and make some noise and good trouble.
#NowWhatDoIDo?
#NowWhatDoIDo?
They seized her seizure medications!?!?!?!!?
More details are emerging as Rep. Joaquin Castro meets with the deported family of the 11yo U.S. citizen girl in Mexico.
CBP agents *confiscated her seizure meds.*
That’s not law enforcement—it’s abuse.
Keep reposting.
Keep raising hell.
Be a voice for the voiceless.
#OnYourSide
CBP agents *confiscated her seizure meds.*
That’s not law enforcement—it’s abuse.
Keep reposting.
Keep raising hell.
Be a voice for the voiceless.
#OnYourSide
May 10, 2025 at 6:22 PM
They seized her seizure medications!?!?!?!!?
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And it's wild to deal with people who act like you're negative because symptoms of the conditions you live with affect you.
When you become chronically ill, a disappointing number of people will suggest it’s all in your head. That you can “try harder” and be better.
They do this because they can’t face the reality that health is temporary. You can be disabled in an instant, and there’s often no fix.
They do this because they can’t face the reality that health is temporary. You can be disabled in an instant, and there’s often no fix.
April 22, 2025 at 8:28 PM
And it's wild to deal with people who act like you're negative because symptoms of the conditions you live with affect you.
Strive to find Joy in each day. It's a way to practice self care. When we take care of ourselves, we can better take care of others. The more spoons we can hold together, the better we can organize and make some noise and good trouble.
#NowWhatDoIDo?
#NowWhatDoIDo?
April 16, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Strive to find Joy in each day. It's a way to practice self care. When we take care of ourselves, we can better take care of others. The more spoons we can hold together, the better we can organize and make some noise and good trouble.
#NowWhatDoIDo?
#NowWhatDoIDo?
How easy is it to call congress if you are #Deaf? I love following @metrauxjulia.bsky.social We need to stick together and inform each other.
Calling Congress isn't always easy, people like @novicsara.bsky.social, who is deaf, who use relay services get hung up on. For @motherjones.com, I looked into limits with urges to call Congress, and one cool solution: @autisticadvocacy.org's proxy calling system. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
How to call Congress—when the phone isn't an option
Proxy calling gives some disabled people a better way to flood Capitol Hill phone lines.
www.motherjones.com
April 16, 2025 at 10:07 PM
How easy is it to call congress if you are #Deaf? I love following @metrauxjulia.bsky.social We need to stick together and inform each other.
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The possibility of abduction by a sovereign and imprisonment abroad is one criterion that separates democracies from dictatorships.
The Declaration of Independence called the British king tyrannical for transporting Americans, “beyond Seas to be tried for pretended Offenses.”
The Declaration of Independence called the British king tyrannical for transporting Americans, “beyond Seas to be tried for pretended Offenses.”
April 16, 2025 at 5:31 PM
The possibility of abduction by a sovereign and imprisonment abroad is one criterion that separates democracies from dictatorships.
The Declaration of Independence called the British king tyrannical for transporting Americans, “beyond Seas to be tried for pretended Offenses.”
The Declaration of Independence called the British king tyrannical for transporting Americans, “beyond Seas to be tried for pretended Offenses.”
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🤟 fantastic article also TIL proxy calling for advocacy
Calling Congress isn't always easy, people like @novicsara.bsky.social, who is deaf, who use relay services get hung up on. For @motherjones.com, I looked into limits with urges to call Congress, and one cool solution: @autisticadvocacy.org's proxy calling system. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
How to call Congress—when the phone isn't an option
Proxy calling gives some disabled people a better way to flood Capitol Hill phone lines.
www.motherjones.com
April 16, 2025 at 6:50 PM
🤟 fantastic article also TIL proxy calling for advocacy
This is one of my daily "go into disassociation" reads about how callous and harmful people can be when they open their mouths.
#RFKjr needs to watch the documentary #PatriceTheMovie on #Hulu or #Disney+. There you will meet Elizabeth, whose value is worth a million in friendship and educating us.
#RFKjr needs to watch the documentary #PatriceTheMovie on #Hulu or #Disney+. There you will meet Elizabeth, whose value is worth a million in friendship and educating us.
The full quote from RFK, Jr. is truly disgusting and this is 100% him calling for institutionalization of autistic people. This is horrifying.
April 16, 2025 at 7:13 PM
This is one of my daily "go into disassociation" reads about how callous and harmful people can be when they open their mouths.
#RFKjr needs to watch the documentary #PatriceTheMovie on #Hulu or #Disney+. There you will meet Elizabeth, whose value is worth a million in friendship and educating us.
#RFKjr needs to watch the documentary #PatriceTheMovie on #Hulu or #Disney+. There you will meet Elizabeth, whose value is worth a million in friendship and educating us.
You can’t make this crap up
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I just can’t anymore.
This clown!
I just can’t anymore.
This clown!
If you need a ‘good laugh’…👇
Since. Ancient. Times. 😂✨
Since. Ancient. Times. 😂✨
April 8, 2025 at 10:44 PM
You can’t make this crap up
The UK is the canary in the coal mine for the disabled in the US.
Ill and disabled people will be made ‘invisible’ by UK benefit cuts, say experts
Those who lose benefit payments will find it difficult to access care and support services, says Policy in Practice
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Those who lose benefit payments will find it difficult to access care and support services, says Policy in Practice
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Ill and disabled people will be made ‘invisible’ by UK benefit cuts, say experts
Those who lose benefit payments will find it difficult to access care and support services, says Policy in Practice
www.theguardian.com
April 8, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The UK is the canary in the coal mine for the disabled in the US.
Chilling. No regard for the courts.
The Tufts graduate student detained by federal authorities in Somerville has been sent to a Louisiana detention facility, despite a federal judge’s order telling US Immigration and Customs Enforcement not to remove her from Massachusetts without notice.
Tufts graduate student detained by federal authorities sent to Louisiana - The Boston Globe
Masked plainclothes officers arrested Rumeysa Ozturk outside a Somerville home Tuesday evening.
www.bostonglobe.com
March 27, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Chilling. No regard for the courts.
Good news! My blood pressure is where it needs to be and I’ve lost 3 pounds!
March 25, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Good news! My blood pressure is where it needs to be and I’ve lost 3 pounds!
Giving props to @dredf.bsky.social Watch Change not Charity: the Americans With Disabilities Act on PBS tonight. Part of the American experience series. DREDF play a huge role in getting the. #ADA passed. Learn about many of the people behind this life changing piece of legislation.
March 25, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Giving props to @dredf.bsky.social Watch Change not Charity: the Americans With Disabilities Act on PBS tonight. Part of the American experience series. DREDF play a huge role in getting the. #ADA passed. Learn about many of the people behind this life changing piece of legislation.
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"Out of sight, out of mind ..." When this practice becomes policy, #disability communities die. Watch, listen, learn, share. Honor #disabled pioneers who came before, so the Next Gen can learn from past mistakes #ChangeNotCharity 3/25 on @amexperiencepbs.bsky.social, dir by @jimlebrecht.bsky.social
March 25, 2025 at 5:13 PM
"Out of sight, out of mind ..." When this practice becomes policy, #disability communities die. Watch, listen, learn, share. Honor #disabled pioneers who came before, so the Next Gen can learn from past mistakes #ChangeNotCharity 3/25 on @amexperiencepbs.bsky.social, dir by @jimlebrecht.bsky.social
When the fabulous @timgrayglobes.bsky.social posts such nice things about you, you have to repost. Tim has been a wonderful ally of the disabled.
Watch "Change Not Charity" docu on PBS' "American Experience" tonight or later this week. It's made by a great guy and great director @jimlebrecht.bsky.social
I’m hoping that when people watch this film that they get energized to make sure that we don’t lose these hard one rights and accessibility to lives that everyone else takes for granted. I co-directed Crip Camp with @nicolenewnham.bsky.social
March 25, 2025 at 9:28 PM
When the fabulous @timgrayglobes.bsky.social posts such nice things about you, you have to repost. Tim has been a wonderful ally of the disabled.
I’m reading up on what to do. I believe that multiple strategies for pushing back are needed. Look to history to see what is worked in the past, but look to those today on social media to give you a wider perspective.
If I may offer some advice: Let go of preconceived notions of what “rising up” should look like.
Don’t overly focus on a big march in DC. Recognize that we’re already seeing significant pushback, it’s just not conforming to what we imagined it would look like.
Be open to new ways of doing things.
Don’t overly focus on a big march in DC. Recognize that we’re already seeing significant pushback, it’s just not conforming to what we imagined it would look like.
Be open to new ways of doing things.
March 19, 2025 at 9:59 PM
I’m reading up on what to do. I believe that multiple strategies for pushing back are needed. Look to history to see what is worked in the past, but look to those today on social media to give you a wider perspective.
Reposted by Jim LeBrecht
If I may offer some advice: Let go of preconceived notions of what “rising up” should look like.
Don’t overly focus on a big march in DC. Recognize that we’re already seeing significant pushback, it’s just not conforming to what we imagined it would look like.
Be open to new ways of doing things.
Don’t overly focus on a big march in DC. Recognize that we’re already seeing significant pushback, it’s just not conforming to what we imagined it would look like.
Be open to new ways of doing things.
March 19, 2025 at 2:50 PM
If I may offer some advice: Let go of preconceived notions of what “rising up” should look like.
Don’t overly focus on a big march in DC. Recognize that we’re already seeing significant pushback, it’s just not conforming to what we imagined it would look like.
Be open to new ways of doing things.
Don’t overly focus on a big march in DC. Recognize that we’re already seeing significant pushback, it’s just not conforming to what we imagined it would look like.
Be open to new ways of doing things.
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“I did not put my life on the line for some tech bro billionaire from South Africa to come in here and try to destroy our country...”
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
Veterans’ group unveils new ad targeting Musk and DOGE, raising 2026 stakes
“I did not put my life on the line for some tech bro billionaire from South Africa to come in here and try to destroy our country,” one U.S. veteran said.
www.msnbc.com
March 19, 2025 at 7:31 PM
“I did not put my life on the line for some tech bro billionaire from South Africa to come in here and try to destroy our country...”
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
This is what our country is doing to people. It’s worse than any drama I’ve seen. We used to welcome the tired, the sick, those yearning for freedom. I didn’t vote for the creep that separated children from their parents.
This is how We’ll treat citizens who don’t support the president.
This is how We’ll treat citizens who don’t support the president.
powerful detailed account of ICE captivity
"To put things into perspective: I had a Canadian passport, lawyers, resources, media attention, friends, family and even politicians advocating for me...Imagine what this system is like for every other person in there"
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
"To put things into perspective: I had a Canadian passport, lawyers, resources, media attention, friends, family and even politicians advocating for me...Imagine what this system is like for every other person in there"
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
I’m the Canadian who was detained by Ice for two weeks. It felt like I had been kidnapped
I was stuck in a freezing cell without explanation despite eventually having lawyers and media attention. Yet, compared with others, I was lucky
www.theguardian.com
March 19, 2025 at 8:53 PM
This is what our country is doing to people. It’s worse than any drama I’ve seen. We used to welcome the tired, the sick, those yearning for freedom. I didn’t vote for the creep that separated children from their parents.
This is how We’ll treat citizens who don’t support the president.
This is how We’ll treat citizens who don’t support the president.
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They will never be forgotten Donald, no matter how hard you try.
Trump Blasted After Military Scrubs WWII Navajo Code Talkers From Websites Due To 'DEI'
You can scrub them from your websites, Donald, but they will never be forgotten.
www.comicsands.com
March 19, 2025 at 7:08 PM
They will never be forgotten Donald, no matter how hard you try.
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The administration is removing phone support for Soc Security recipients. Making it more difficult for seniors to get their checks. It’s a back door way to cut SS benefits. Horrific.
If you know anyone who is impacted, please help them get online to get their benefits approved
If you know anyone who is impacted, please help them get online to get their benefits approved
benefit.me
March 19, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The administration is removing phone support for Soc Security recipients. Making it more difficult for seniors to get their checks. It’s a back door way to cut SS benefits. Horrific.
If you know anyone who is impacted, please help them get online to get their benefits approved
If you know anyone who is impacted, please help them get online to get their benefits approved
Reposted by Jim LeBrecht
Fascists want us divided, uninformed and sick. A sick, apathetic population won’t put up much of a fight.
Protect your health. Read local independent journalists. Support libraries, community fridges & food banks. Give to mutual aid. Wear a mask.
Strong inclusive communities will save lives
Protect your health. Read local independent journalists. Support libraries, community fridges & food banks. Give to mutual aid. Wear a mask.
Strong inclusive communities will save lives
March 18, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Fascists want us divided, uninformed and sick. A sick, apathetic population won’t put up much of a fight.
Protect your health. Read local independent journalists. Support libraries, community fridges & food banks. Give to mutual aid. Wear a mask.
Strong inclusive communities will save lives
Protect your health. Read local independent journalists. Support libraries, community fridges & food banks. Give to mutual aid. Wear a mask.
Strong inclusive communities will save lives
I’m hoping that when people watch this film that they get energized to make sure that we don’t lose these hard one rights and accessibility to lives that everyone else takes for granted. I co-directed Crip Camp with @nicolenewnham.bsky.social
History isn’t just what was—it’s what we do with it. We shape #PublicPolicy by remembering & showing up. #Disability Rights didn't stop w/the ADA. Nor should we. Proud to be part of #ChangeNotCharity, a powerful follow-up to #CripCamp by @jimlebrecht.bsky.social airing 3/25 on #AmericanExperiencePBS
March 17, 2025 at 4:22 PM
I’m hoping that when people watch this film that they get energized to make sure that we don’t lose these hard one rights and accessibility to lives that everyone else takes for granted. I co-directed Crip Camp with @nicolenewnham.bsky.social
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This is a great excuse & opportunity to screen one of the best documentaries ever made, that also happens to feature Heumann and all she stands for CRIP CAMP (2020) directed by the talented @jimlebrecht.bsky.social
March 11, 2025 at 8:05 PM
This is a great excuse & opportunity to screen one of the best documentaries ever made, that also happens to feature Heumann and all she stands for CRIP CAMP (2020) directed by the talented @jimlebrecht.bsky.social
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