I am joining the disability march because with my many functional health problems, I cannot physically stand or walk for long hours. I am marching because I am enraged and disgusted. I couldn’t believe it when someone so disgusting as the 45th POTUS was elected. I am continually embarrassed by fellow Americans, some of whom…

I’m marching because Betsy DeVos is absolutely unqualified to be the Secretary of Education. Education is the only thing that allowed me, a young woman with Cerebral Palsy who walks with a limp, not to be defined by my disability in my school years. Succeeding in the classroom allowed me to believe in myself enough…

A POTS sufferer, corgi owner and feminist. I may not be strong enough to physically march but I will make my virtual presence known. To show and request respect for all, to celebrate and honor diversity, to stand against discrimination, to move forward not go backward. I am calling my senators, I am calling the…

Joining to have my voice heard. I’m a woman and a woman with a disability. I feel like a double hit in this world. I have to work extra hard to have my voice heard. To be acknowledged for my talents and strengths. To be respected as a human. I deserve everything as the next…

I am a mother and wife to two beautiful autistic humans. My family is not able to participate in this march as a family due to accessibility and finances. Taking time off of work would put our family at risk of losing a day of pay.  As a woman with bipolar disorder and severe anxiety, being…

I’m joining the march because I know those of us with disabilities have so much to lose with the inauguration of Donald Trump. I have dealt with multiple debilitating illnesses and rely on Social Security and Medicare to survive, as do so many others. With threats to cut programs like the Affordable Care Act, Social…

I want to march with my sisters, but I broke my hip six months ago, and it is too risky for me to march. I want to be there for all of my sisters, young, old and in between. We are the majority, and we need to take back our power. I am a graphic…

My name is Xina (pronounced Christina). I am joining the disability march because I wanted so badly to march in one of the actual marches, but flying to D.C. was not feasible and even driving to Portland, OR was not going to be reasonable.  The financial cost to get there, stay in a hotel, eat,…

A car accident a few days ago is preventing me from attending the physical marches, but my heart and mind are with my friends on the streets.