Laura’s activism on behalf of the Deaf community includes involvement in the Virginia Deaf Grassroots Movement, which organizes peaceful protests to highlight issues faced by the Deaf community, such as access to communication, education, and employment. Laura is also involved with Virginia Tech’s Commission on Equal Opportunity and Diversity (CEOD). As of fall 2015, due…

I’m marching because I’m afraid. As a disabled, bisexual woman, I am terrified by what is happening, but I refuse to let that fear silence me. I have fought very hard for my independence, to live life on my own terms. And I intend to hold onto that and fight for that right for others….

I join the protest – from my bed – to stand together with you, strong and united, for women’s rights, racial equality, and support for people who live with disability and illness.   It is my heartfelt hope that this demonstration of solidarity by women, not only in the U.S. but around the world – sends…

It’s a sad day. I just re watched a video showing this president making fun of the handicapped. It made me sick. Not that this ignorant person could do this, but that so many people including my own family could vote for this. They ok’d it, not Trump. Shame on America and what you ok’d….

If I could be there in person, I would. Because I will hold this government accountable for what it’s doing to the most vulnerable amongst us. Because I am so proud of the resistors, and my sisters, and those who will fight for what is right and decent. Because ignorance, hatred, and prejudice (in all…

I am Marching. Although physically not able to be present in but a virtual way, I am grateful for the opportunity to be present virtually. I am recovering from recent open heart surgery. Our nation is in grave danger from within. Hatred and greed have taken over. We are in danger of losing all that…

My body doesn’t always work the way I’d like it to, but my heart works just fine. In a time when our country is so divided, scared and angry, I hope to stand in the face of adversity and refuse to accept as inevitable the loss of empathy and compassion for those in our country…

My name is Colleen Curry. I had hoped to attend the Women’s March in Sacramento, but my health at this time precludes me. I have a chronic inflammatory and a heart condition. I am truly terrified for this country. Trump is not a legitimate president. He was only elected with the help of Vladimir Putin. I…

I am joining the march because I am afraid for the future. I am concerned that civil rights given to the disabled, minorities, women, etc may be reversed. I am worried about climate change and the damage climate deniers will cause over the next few years. I would love to be at the DC or…