I am autistic and the stereotypes that media perpetuates about autistic people along with other disabled people is really harmful. Also,Trump is a nasty, ableist man. biographical statement: You can find me at cables-egad.tumblr.com where I talk about memes and social justice stuff.

I’m joining the virtual march because it gives me an opportunity to be heard, regardless of the little challenges that prevent me from physically being with my brothers and sisters.

I had a motel room booked in DC for this week since I left the DNC in Philly last July. I started a new job in October that is very physically taxing. I developed plantar fasciitis because of the job and because of this can barely walk (currently recovering, and may be able to do…

I’m joining the Disability March online because I can’t join the actual March in NYC. I have metastatic breast cancer that has spread to my bones and makes standing or walking for any period of time very painful. While I’m one of the very few who have lived with this terminal illness for over 13…

I feel the losses and potential losses of my fellow Americans very keenly. We have had a societal trauma. This march’s platform stands for everything i do. I want a world where all people are safe and cared for and given opportunities. That’s why I march. About me: I’ve been fighting through every day with…

I have always wanted to be more involved in politics, however my disability limits what I can do. I feel strongly that I need now more than ever to show I will not tolerate my rights to my body being taken away. I will not tolerate attacks on the press. I will not tolerate the…

My name is Lisa Irving. I am 52 years-old and I reside in San Diego. I livewith visible and invisible disabilities. I am blind to the extent that I seesome colors and some shapes. I also live with a mental health disability.In some respects my life isn’t much different than that of other women. Iwork…

I am joining the disability march because I believe in human rights, which include the right to healthcare for everyone, especially people with disabilities.  Those rights are being threatened, and I want to add my voice to the support of those rights.  Also, I depend on Medicaid and any ACA repeal may harm my wellbeing….

I want to join the disability march because we and our issues are, like many of our illnesses, invisible. We need to be more visible, life need to be accessible for everyone. We need better representation, we have to end disabled people from suffering, going bankrupt or find an early death. I want us to…