With luck (and accessibility accommodations), I’ll be marching tomorrow in San Francisco. But in some ways the Disability March is more important to me. This is me marching with my own people, adding my voice to a collective chorus that has been ignored for far too long. As I’m writing this the pages on disability…

Almost 10 years ago I got injured while practicing for a bicycle race and became a quadriplegic. I had to teach myself how to walk again, feed myself, dress myself etcetera. I am now independent and I’ve gotten off of Social Security disability. I believe that Trump has mocked people with disabilities disrespects us and…

I’m thrilled to be able to “march” in this way, as my disability makes it quite difficult for me to participate in events of this type. I’m actually continuing to heal after a series of major orthopedic surgeries, the most recent of which took place in 2014, so this event is a wonderful morale booster…

I wish to participate because this current president is abhorrent, and is a threat to human rights, and global safety. I am an artist living in Los Angeles, and have fibromyalgia, which keeps me from marching.   I am a veteran of past marches and appreciate being able to participate in this way!  Thank you!…

My name is Joanna Weaver. I am a person with a disability. I use a wheelchair 24/7. I am a singer and a teacher I teach English as a second language. I would like to join the march virtually because I feel that with this man as president I will not have my voice heard….

My name is Dana, this is a picture of my son, Nicholas & his CCI dog, Feathers, from 1999. I am a pediatric nurse & the cofounder of the Special Moms Network, http://www.specialmomsnetwork.com. Our mission is to educate, support & empower mothers of special needs children so that all of our families can reach their…

Ember has endometriosis and numerous other chronic pain conditions. Robin has chronic joint pain. Both have varying experiences with chronic fatigue syndrome and chemical sensitivities. They are marching from home because Ember cannot sit or stand for long. ACA has allowed Ember to access lifesaving treatments that were previously out of reach. To lose health…

I am a retired Special Education Teacher, with a son who is in the Autism Spectrum. I have been a single mom for almost 20 years, as well. I have seen first hand in my own personal life and throughout my teaching years Social and Educational injustice, lack of inclusion, the resistance to assess student…