The creative is political. There are many ways to be heard. I hope my voice is out there somewhere along with yours! I am an author and illustrator. I teach creative writing at a university. I am recovering from cancer and just started back at work after a year of treatments. I still tire very…

  I am Marching in the Disability March for equality. I has MS and will try to do the the March in Charlotte, NC.  I believe Our Congress/Senate, except for select few are not listening to its people.  The Congress/Senate has free healthcare and they are the ones who deciding to remove ACA(ObamaCare) which doesn’t effect their…

  I’m participating to be in solidarity with all the women, femmes, and woman-identifying folks in this resistance against the incoming administration. I believe in a level playing field for all. I have degenerative joint disease, herniating cervical discs, scoliosis, and a neurological disorder that keeps me on the sidelines for many events. I’m glad…

I march because it is important in the face of ignorance, bigotry and hate to literally take a stand.  Silence implies consent.  Signing petitions and contributing dollars are important but actually putting yourself out there is more important. Knowing that actual people will not tolerate the dissolution of their rights and freedoms is critical to…

Why I march: I proudly join the disability march as I am still recovering from cesarean delivery of my baby girl in December. I march because I believe in a better world and future for my children and myself. I want to live where the glass ceiling doesn’t exists and everyone has equal and free…

Because my daughter is not a 2nd class citizen or sub human.  She deserves respect and the rights that everyone has. Her name is Isabella Martinez, she is 11 years old and has Down syndrome and she’s my world

I march because my life depends on continued cancer research funding and affordable access to quality healthcare. I march because people living with chronic illness are not walking tragedies, or shameful outsiders who deserve to be dismissed or mocked. I march because disability rights are human rights and human rights are disability rights. I march…

I am unable to march but will be with you.

Having Celiac disease, Asperger’s and a cerebellar brain injury (from a tumor nine years ago) means any travel requires extensive planning. My disabilities are not visible but large crowds bring out my poor balance and cause sensory overload right away. Finding food that is safe to eat is always a challenge. Planning a trip to…