My non-visible disabilities preclude my going to Washington, but my heart does not! We must support all who will be kicked to the curb by the policies of the incoming administration and those who worship Mammon to the exclusion of humanity.
Author: andreascarpino
Laurence
I can’t participate in my local march because I can’t be out with the crowd, but I firmly believe that Trump is a step backwards for equality of all kinds. I think it’s absolutely unacceptable, for someone to run on a platform of disrespect against woman, for someone who has multiple claims of sexual…
Dixie J-Elder
Mother Earth must be protected from climate change. Black Lives matter. GLBT people have rights. Women deserve equal pay for equal work. Education is important. Quality healthcare (including mental healthcare) for every citizen must be a priority. Our national parks & wildlife must be protected. No veteran should be homeless. No mentally ill person should…
Rebekah Lobosco Gilli
I am joining the march because I am a person who matters and I don’t believe our government sees me that way anymore. I believe in supporting other women to have their voices heard, and solidarity in the face of sexism, ableism, and racism is what can make a different. Every person matters, and it’s…
JoAnn DeAngelo
I have Fibromyalgia, and this hits me on different days in different parts of my body. Sometimes the pain is severe, sometimes I am hit with chronic fatigue.Living in Chicago with rapid weather changes is challenging and as much as I want to march with my friends, I know I shouldn’t risk a complete flare…
Sharon Robideaux
Though my mobility issues prevent me from joining my fellow citizens in Washington, D.C., I want to show my alliance and support for all of us who feel that Donald Trump is not a legitimately elected president and should not be allowed to serve. He is not educated or intelligent enough, and he has clear…
Andrea Scarpino
Black and white photo of Andrea looking up at the camera. Yes, I am scared about what the loss of the Affordable Care Act will mean for people with disabilities, particularly the 100 million Americans with chronic pain, myself included, who often spend thousands of dollars yearly on specialists, prescription medications, blood tests, surgery, physical…