I am joining the disability march because I believe that no one should be withheld rights based on factors that are out of their control. As a queer, transgender, nonbinary, handicapped person of the female sex who grew up poor, Trump stands against everything I am and everything I stand for. I am tired of…
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Janet Kozachek
I am unable to attend the Women’s March in Washington, D.C. due to physical constraints from Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Hashimoto’s disease, and CCI. I wish to express my solidarity with the brave men and women in attendance, and, in particular, voice my support for the preservation of the National Endowment for the Arts, National Endowment for…
Tina Rowand
I’m disabled and only 33 years old. If the ACA is repealed, I’ll more than likely die. Is there any better reason to oppose neo-fascists like Trump? But in addition, as a former civil servant, I am DEEPLY embarrassed but what is happening in the US government. Who: A former civil servant. I believed firmly…
Joyce Elliott
I am a private violin and viola instructor. http://www.stringsrule.com/5001.html I teach 50 students per week ranging in ages from 6 to 80 Prior to starting my small business over a decade and a half ago, I served the City of Akron, Ohio as a firefighter/medic trainer for over 13 years. I was one of three…
Kathy Ann
I am a person with multiple non-visible disabilities that normally wouldn’t affect my ability to participate in the Walk. However, I’m currently recovering from foot surgery and am on leave from work. As a lifelong Democrat, I oppose all that Trump stands for. I fear for the future of the world now that he now…
Matt
I am joining this walk to show my support of all people in this great nation who feel marginalized by society. My mom and I are ready to defend IDEA and all freedoms this administration wants to deny! Matt is an 18 year old who enjoys riding, telling jokes and listening to music.
Colette
I support this march in the name of intersectional feminism. Attendance is difficult for me because my 2-year old daughter who has Down syndrome is scheduled for open heart surgery on Tuesday.
Char Watson
I am joining in the march to show my support for all Americans who are going to be negatively affected by this coming administration. As a trans person suffering from chronic pain, I have many fears of my rights being compromised as well as losing access to health care. The things that are happening are…
Amy Miller
I am a disabled Social Worker from New York City and I abhor anyone making fun of women, the disabled and people of color. I cannot join the March but I want to say that HE IS NOT MY PRESIDENT and never will be. Thank you for this opportunity to speak my mind.