As someone with schizophrenia, depression and anxiety, large, far-away gatherings are particularly hard to prepare for and recover from, but that doesn’t negate my sense of right and wrong or passion for social justice. I march for the well-being of all Americans, including myself, as someone who lies on the Austism Spectrum, struggles with mental…

I would love to join the thousands of marchers in Washington, but I have mobility problems due to lupus and neurological damage.  I am participating here because I fear for the future of the disabled community under the Trump administration and Republican House and Senate. I have been fortunate to receive Social Security Disability benefits,…

Hi, my name is Sasha Oates. I am a 24 year old young woman. I am joining the Disability March because I have Ehlers Danlos and receive social security disability insurance. It is very difficult for me to travel. I also have dysautonomia and use an electric wheelchair. I am one of the 27% that will never have insurance if the ACA is repealed due to preexisting conditions. As a disabled woman I care deeply about equal rights. I worry about the new President’s policies and cabinet picks. The rights of all disabled people and indeed all people of this country are at stake. I care about all people, the unborn, the disabled, women, men, lgbt, atheists, religious people, the old and young. I march for all of them.
I have a website https://zebraonwheels.net/ where I comment about life and disability and occasionally politics.