Lena

I’m joining this march because, there is no way to sugarcoat this) I hate bullies and liars. This includes bigots of all stripes. Though my disabilities prevent me from joining the march in person I figured it was my civic duty to participate anyway, in my own unconventional manner. a chronically ill/disabled queer Jew and…

Sabrina Kowaleski

Due to chronic pain and mobility issues, I am unable to attend the march in Washington as much as I would love to. We live in a country full of so many amazing people who, right now, are scared of what is to come. I join the march because it is vital that we oppose…

Juliet

While marching would probably foster inspiration and optimism, my ehlers danlos syndrome keeps me from walking the distance and anxiety keeps me away from the crowds; it is hard to remember that not marching is OK but being part of a thing is good.

Kristina Gale

I have been living with ME/CFS (myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome) and Dysautonomia for all of my adult life. I am on disability and unable to join the march in person. I decided to join the Disability March in order to stand in solidarity with all of these other beautiful people to show that we support…

Michelle

Even though I now live closer to DC than I have ever lived in my life, I am unable to attend the march. It is very difficult for me to attend events with large crowds. My anxiety becomes paralyzing. It is my hope that as we march for women’s rights we shine a light on…

diana haight

I live on SSI for my depression and anxiety. As many know, SSI and SSDI are subsistence incomes. There is no way I could afford to go to the march even though I fear that my medical care will be effected by the Republicans that now control congress. And I realize I am one of…

Nancy Hall

I am alarmed by the haste with which the Republicans in Congress are dismantling all the good that Obama has done over the past eight years. I hope that they won’t succeed in destroying his legacy entirely. I fear for the future that we will be leaving our children unless we do everything we can…

Tim Cline

To show solidarity against our sexist, racist, bigoted incoming president.

Renee Boyett

I’m a disabled woman. I have epilepsy, PTSD, severe general anxiety disorder, asthma, borderline personality disorder, and food and drug allergies. I can’t work a “real job”; believe me, I tried for many years. Spent many years trying to get disability assistance because trying to work was killing me. Now that I’m covered by Medicare…