I am so many other things besides disabled. In my life I am, or have been, a/n academic administrative assistant animal-lover babysitter baker biologist bookstore clerk cancer survivor cook cleaner custom color matcher daughter dishwasher editor ESL instructor flock-mate to three canaries friend gardener granddaughter grant-writer knitter library page niece patient photographer poet reader seamstress…

I’m joining this march because I know that love, compassion, and kindness is the only way out of this big pickle we’re in.

Why I am marching: I am joining the march because I believe in justice for all Americans, and a world free of ignorance and hate. About me: I’m a chronically ill femme, artist and witch. Find me at phle-botomy.tumblr.com

Why I march: I’m joining the march because I have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, a rare genetic connective tissue disorder, and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. After a lifetime of disability, I’ve been in a powerchair for ten years. My 28 year old daughter has it too, which breaks my heart and frightens me for her future. I…

Why I’m joining disability march: I am joining this march to stand with millions of Americans as we fight to maintain and expand on the progress we’ve made over the past 8 years. I join my fellow Americans to stay America is already great! About me: Born and raised in Chicago. Spent time as a…

Everyone should have access to health care! I could not live, happily at home, without it.

Why I’m joining the march: I’m joining the disability march as somebody greatly affected by mental illness. I’m tired of staying quiet and being told to accept somebody so blatantly racist and hateful. Our new President has done nothing but disrespect and attack the most marginalized in our country, including but not limited to women, people…