I’m the voice of the voiceless, the sickest,poorest of our society, and in the horror of Healthcare Affordable Care Act Repeal threat for the Chronically Ill and the need for my real league of superheroes with Invisible Disabilities FOR Invisible Disability Rights I, We need your support more than ever. It’s a scary time to…
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Sekhar Padmanabhan
Because the incoming administration poses a grave threat to the millions of disabled Americans and their allies. Without Medicare, I would be uninsurable under Trumpcare — whatever that will be. I need my epilepsy medications, which can run hundreds of dollars a month without insurance. The Trump Administration will prey on some of the most…
Eric Franks
I am a Transgender person with a Disability, I experience Ableism and Sexism nearly every day in all facets of life, and it saddens me that all women are not often included in feminist discourse, in activism, and in issues affecting all women. Women with disabilities are paid less than their able bodied counterparts, are…
Jessica Slice
Those of us with disabilities are one of the groups who are at particular risk under Trump’s presidency. We must not let our limitations prevent us from conveying our strength and voicing our needs. I am largely housebound due to Ehlers Danlos, a connective tissue genetic disorder.
Heather Corini Aspell
I’ve lived with multiple chronic illnesses since childhood, and am physically disabled. Since becoming unable to work I’ve dedicated my energy to patient and disability advocacy. I’m extremely fearful of the ways that a Trump presidency will harm disabled and chronically ill individuals. As someone who relies on costly treatments to manage my rare diseases…
Mary Butler
I have had pre-existing conditions my entire life. The major one, migraines, are the reason I’m in an inpatient headache clinic right now. I will be discharged tomorrow in time to participate in Chicago’s sister march, but the best laid plans don’t always stay that way with chronic pain. I was devastated by the election…
Beverly Jackson
Because the Republican Party and the Wealthy have declared war on America. All of these people are Americans and I stand with them as their American sister: the poor, women, children, unions, blacks, Latina, native-Americans, Asians, Gays, elderly, handicapped, sick, Muslims, farmers, teachers, veterans, active military, students, land owners, greenies —- AMERICANS.
Shannon Adams
I have Crohn’s Disease and am currently pregnant. I find Trump’s policies and (lack of) plans extremely alarming. I am worried about my future as an individual with a chronic illness as well as the future of my children. I have decided not to attend any of the physical marches because I do not have…
Jacob “Koby” Feldman
No matter their race, class, sex, gender, or any other “qualifier,” when a President feels comfortable attacking Americans, he forgets that those are his employers, not the other way around.