Hello! I’m very excited to join the disability march, as I wanted to attend in DC, but am unable to handle it at the moment. As a disabled student, health care is so important to my life. Without it, I would not be able to attend school. Being able to stay on my parents health…
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Finn
I am queer and neurodivergent. All people regardless of gender, race/ ethnicity, country of origin, ability, health, sexuality, class status deserve respect, opportunity and to live well. No one should have to go at life alone.
Allison Ostrowski
I am joining the disability march to stand up for the rights of the disabled and everyone else whose rights are threatened under the new regime. I work, I pay my taxes, and I vote and I am raising my voice to demand that those representing US do the work FOR us. Bio – I…
A.S.
I’m joining the march because women’s rights, particularly reproductive rights and the rights of survivors of sexual assault, are close to my heart. Unfortunately, my anxiety and panic disorder make large crowds extremely difficult. Onward, folks. Let’s raise hell. AS is a writer and teacher. Her blog about anxiety can be found at itsonlyfear.org.
MelFelMcQ
I stand in solidarity with other women and all individuals for the protection of my rights and the rights of others regardless race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. I am a wife, mother, music teacher and musician. I also happen to be suffering from Multiple Sclerosis.
Cassandra B.
Statement: I march because I have faced lifelong challenges with learning differences and physical disability resulting from chronic neuroborreliosis complex (Lyme disease of the brain, spine, and peripheral nervous system). I have worked hard and received numerous accolades, but frequently encounter unnecessary barriers that screen out the disabled despite applying our talents and acumens. My…
Marjory Klein
My name is Marjory Klein. I am 61 and from Lawrenceville, NJ. I am joining the Disability March because I am recuperating from knee replacement surgery and have severe sciatica. I am joining to implore our government not to let the person sitting in the Oval Office take away all the freedoms and rights that…
Carolyn Kleinsorge
I am without transportation, so I cannot join the march in Olympia, WA. This march is very important for people like me, who would be out there is we could. This May will be 30 years that I have lived with multiple sclerosis. Since I have 7 scars in my brain, I can honestly say…
Jill
My name is Jill, and I’m virtually matching for my three beautiful children. They are the future of this country, and they are so amazing. They help me when I fall down, stop things, can’t remember. They help me when I’m so depressed that all I can do is cry. I’m marching for Chance, Cameron,…