Wendy Erichsen

Bio info: My name is Wendy Erichsen. I am a Registered Dental Assistant but unfortunately am currently disabled due to Fibromyalgia and arthritis along with major depressive disorder. Why I want to march: I want to march with other women to support women’s equal rights, their right to live without worry of sexual harassment or…

Gwenhyfar Beaudry

My name is Gwenhyfar Beaudry. I am a gender fluid, but female presenting, person with a chronic pain and fatigue disability as well as mental health issues that I have had since I was young. I am also pansexual, non-christian, and relatively low on the economic scale. I cannot afford to not be active when…

Taralyn Harwick

I’m joining the disability march to fight against Trump and all of his hatred. I’m joining to stand for all of my minority friends. I believe that everyone should have equal rights. I’m a 27 year old female with Chiari Malformation and a lot of other health conditions. I’m very passionate about helping other disabled…

Melissa Gentile

I am disabled due to Fibromyalgia and Trigeminal Neuralgia. I have had chronic pain and illness my whole life – some of my earliest childhood memories were as a patient. I’ve lost chunks on my youth and young adulthood to loss of vision, tumors, surgery, pain, limits on physical activities and career choices. After my…

Kathleen Curry Kadi

I am joining because I am unable to attend in person. I am retired, have worked in social services over 24 years with people who rely on some form of government assistance. I have Medicare and additional insurance. I have grandchildren for whom I want a better country. I have also been a union activist….

M. Hackett

I’m participating in the disability March on behalf of all of my amazing students that I’ve worked with over my Special Education career. I also live with severe anxiety and am prone to panic attacks in large crowds. I am so happy to be here and join all of you lovely people in our fight…

Julie

I’m joining the disability March because with my hip arthritis I cannot walk. Thank you for this opportunity!!

Marie

My name is Marie. I’m 46 and have been chronically Ill for more than half my life. I have PTSD. A rare anxiety disorder and a few autoimmune diseases. I am also deaf/ hard of hearing. Our voices need to be heard. Each and every voice. We are here and we are many.

Jodi

I want to join this march to support my sisters in their fight against sexism and against all that a Trump presidency represents. I am a Child and Youth worker in Canada. I care deeply about the socio-economic status of all people. I am an advocate for justice, equality and human rights. I will be…