Disabilities come in different packages. Mine started in 1951 or 1952 when physicians were considered godlike. A new medical treatment based on the work of Fermi and others excited pediatricians and general practitioners: nuclear radiation which they applied to infants’ necks.   They called it “low dose” radiation — but low compared to what– atomic…

Due to chronic pain and fatigue, I’ve made the difficult decision to not physically participate in the Women’s March on Washington, but my heart is with everyone who will be marching to defend the rights of all women (regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, class, age, disability or sexual orientation).  We ALL can do it!

  Lisa Berberette “You don’t look sick.” Those words can be said with empathy or hurled in question, but either way they are correct. While I create fiber sculptures that burst in color and joy, people don’t know howpainstaking the process is, each second a combination of skill, patience, and most often tears. In jeans,…

My name is Kim. I am a retired teacher of 33 years. I spent those years bending, stooping, squatting, skipping, running, jumping, dancing, and teaching hundreds of kids. Unfortunately that teaching was on cement floors. I loved my career. I loved my kids. However, I now need two knee replacements and am unable to walk…

My 17 year old daughter has Mixed Expressive Receptive Language Disorder and a severe anxiety disorder. She has struggled her entire life to be able to communicate effectively. This affects every area of her life. We spent many years in both the public and private school systems trying to find a good fit for her…

Website: http://ladydisability.wordpress.comWhy I Am Joining The March : Because Trump is going to ruin this country.

  Why I Am Joining This March: My permanent conditions (polymyalgia rheumatica and epilepsy) are controlled by medication, so in theory I could march. But, unfortunately, I can’t manage right now because I am recovering from foot surgery. I do hope to participate in a rally in Savannah, Georgia, and I am also joining this…

As a mother of a Mexican little boy with disabilities, I tirelessly advocate for his equal protection and rights under the law. Further, I challenge all social, economic and political norms which other his physical form. I am joining this march in hopes that it will contribute to a national dialogue on disability and advance…

I’m marching for the rights of the disabled. In 1994, I was diagnosed with MS. I’m fortunate in that I have excellent health insurance through our State retirement system. There are so many others who are struggling with their medical costs – this is a critical need that must be addressed.