I’m joining the disability march because I’m recovering from major surgery, and can’t join my friends and comrades in the streets. But I will not hold back while so many people are feeling deeply frightened for their future and the well-being of the world. Kathryn Blume is an artist and climate activist from Vermont. A woman…
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EmroseB
I am mobility impaired, On Social Security disability, and use a power wheelchair to function. I would love to join the local march on Phoenix, but the batteries on my chair need replacing and won’t hold a charge very long. I am afraid I’d get stuck along the rout, so I’m delighted for this opportunity…
Julia Joerger
I am so thankful I found this Disability March site, you have no idea how happy this makes me. I am joining the Disability March because I do not drive and the closest Woman’s March is too far away to commit. I am joining this march not just for myself, but for my mom, my…
Mary Jean
I am unable to be in Washington for the march but wish to participate in the virtual march. I am a retired school administrator and have given my life to educating children and raising my own children. I fear for them and for our country. I am dismayed at the direction our country is taking….
Katie Bruckmann
I am joining the disability march because disabled people are the largest minority, yet we are grossly underrepresented. If your feminism is not inclusive of ALL, then it is not feminism at all. I am a twenty-five year old disabled woman who is graduating with her Master’s degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other…
Victoria Youngs
Donald Trump’s presidency is a disaster for myself and thousands of other Americans. As a survivor of sexual assault, I see my rapist when I look at him and hear others defending his so-called locker room talk. As a disabled person, I fear for my health after he repeals the Affordable Care Act, as the…
Ronda Wood
I have systemic arthritis which limits how far I can walk. I want to participate in the women’s march to demonstrate that I do not support the president elect or his policies or cabinet appointees. As a retired teacher I am especially appalled by his putative SecEd. I have been a Fat Activist since 1979…
Kristen
Thank you for organizing this march! I’m unable to go into DC right now because I am recovering from my second head injury of 2016. This experience has really reminded me about how serious and important health insurance is for everyone. I want my fellow citizens to be able to afford their needed medications and…