EVENT INFORMATION

28
January
2012

Disabled activists block Oxford Circus against benefit cuts

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📅 28 January 2012 📍 United Kingdom

Wheelchair users and allies blocked one of London’s busiest junctions in a direct action against cuts to disability living allowance. Disabled activists described themselves as resisting hostile stereotypes and policies that threatened independence. The action brought access needs and disabled leadership into the repertoire of anti-austerity protest.

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People in this event

Wheelchair users

Disabled activists

allies

Organizations in this Event

Disabled People Against Cuts

UK Uncut