Ryan Curtis Smith

I am joining the Disability March because I just discovered it and it affords me the opportunity to have my voice heard in a way that wouldn’t have been possible otherwise. The election of Donald Trump has the potential to affect me greatly, as I am disabled, living off disability, and am only able to…

Shanta Kaneshiro

I am a bisexual Pagan woman in my forties. I am diabetic, I have both Major Depressive Disorder and anxiety. I have other disabilities too. I am on Social Security Disability and I need SNAP to get by. We need to stand together to show that we will not go away. And if we cannot…

Abigail E. Page

I march in solidarity for all women who find themselves persecuted by the new government of the United States. I march for feminism, for Black Lives Matter, for religious freedom, for LGBTQ* rights, for migrant justice, for environmental protection, for educational opportunity, and for all causes that work nonviolently against the inhumane regime we will…

Max Vasilatos

Artist in San Francisco. Reason for joining the Disability March rather than other marhces: Too exhausting with MS, wish I could be there.

Lisa Bridges

I wanted to be able to March for many reasons. The Declaration of Independence starts out “We the people.” Not we the rich white men, but people. Male, female, black, white and every color in between. People who may be Atheist, Christian, Jewish or Muslim and any number of religions. People who may be gay,…

Ruth Ann Rich

I am joining the disability march for my boys and because for over 17 years of 41 years I have been suffering from an invisible incurable disease, Crohn’s. I want there to be more awareness for all of those who suffer in silence from invisible disease. And awareness to the caregivers like my husband who…

Linda Smith Rutledge

  I would like to be part of the March because I believe in women’s right. I also believe in kindness, inclusiveness, and doing good work ethically. I strongly oppose Donald Trump’s assumption of the presidency. I am dismayed at Russian interference in this election. I don’t believe the Trump shares any of my values….