I march for women’s and disability rights because real men respect all people. I march for my former social work clients with disabilities who are unable to march. I march because healthcare is a right. I march because we are stronger together. I march because I love my wife. For more on why I march,…
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Roxie Robles
Hello, I am Roxie (49) from Tucson, AZ. I so wish to be physically and financially able to join the March for Women and those of us living with chronic illness and disabilities. I am proud and thankful for these organizers, those who are walking for all of us, and so very grateful for giving…
Teresa Z
I am marching because disability and women’s rights are civil rights. I am marching because healthcare is a right, not a privilege. I am marching because women and people with disabilities deserve respect and inclusion. Living with autoimmune Sjogren’s Syndrome, probable MS and restrictive lung disease.
Dr. Allener M. Baker-Rogers aka Sissy Rogers
My disability has destroyed nerves, joints and muscles throughout my body, but my mind is strong and clear. I am a black female Feminist and community activist, and I love my dreadlocks! I am joining the March because it’s the only thing to do, and the right movement in a pivotal time in women’s history….
Karen Isaacson
I have Asperger’s Syndrome (autism), and ‘march’ for those on the spectrum that haven’t yet found their voices. Found out when I was 60 (I’m 62) I have autism, which explained all the weirdness in my life. I embrace my disability; I think of it as my superpower and it’s an integral part of who…
Anna Renee Hunter
I’m joining the disability march because I suffer from arthritis in my back and from social anxiety. Not only can I not march physically, it brings me too much stress to be in crowds. I care deeply about equality. I support love, not hate. I believe that the earth deserves to be treated as an…
Julz and her beautiful Mutti
I am joining the Disability March because I’m unable to march and feel strongly that women must be better represented. Additionally, my wonderful, one-of-a-kind mother passed away from cancer in 2014. I miss her every single day, but she was a strong, independent woman who I greatly respected and I want to honor her by…
Jade Head
I am a chronically ill 18 year old currently studying writing and film at Portland State University. Ever since I became a teenager I have had to fight my way through Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and other undiagnosed disorders for an education. I am joining the digital Women’s Disability March because of what I…
Shannon Banks
I’m a SAHM of 4 kids ages 24 to 6 living in NW Georgia. I wish I could join the amazing ladies of the march! I suffer from severe, medication resistant Fibromyalgia as well as Raynaud’s, Osteoarthritis and Connective Tissue Disease and because of this, I am unable to walk for very long. I am…