Tori

A girl in a black shirt and purple head bow holding a small dog Hi there! My name is Tori. I am 23 yrs old and have EDS type 3. I’m a massage therapist and active supporter of civil rights. I am joining this march today to show my solidarity among friends, even though I…

Laura

This is a portrait of me done by my son, who has autism. He’s 14, and pretty self sufficient, but marching in a large crowd is not possible for us. My other, older son is transgendered, so I am marching for both of them, but also for myself, my husband, my friends in the arts…

Dani Haberman

I am joining the disability march to make my voice heard and show my support for those physically marching. I live with Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension, and am recovering from multiple pulmonary embolisms. I march for healthcare, reproductive rights, LGBT rights, arts and education, and the knowledge that my America is a safe home for people…

Lily Lockwood

Because I don’t like Donald Trump. My Mom has parkinsin disease. He’s mean, very inappropriate and creepy. Hes orange and that’s nots a skin color. I’m 12 years old and turning 13 in November. I’m in 6th grade at New River Middle School. I want to become a Marine Biologist when I grow up. My…

Deborah Missel

I have several autoimmune diseases, primarily Crohn’s Disease, and severe social anxiety which makes large, outdoor, crowded events extremely difficult for me. My sister Rebecca Missel, shared your group with me as a way for me to participate while she marches in New York Saturday. I am not able to attend the march taking place…

Danielle or SugarAgainstTheWorld

A woman with red hair and a white shirt laying against a red pillow I’m joining the disability march because I had planned to join the protest in my city but my body decided otherwise I’m an art student at Massachusetts School for Art and Design, I have a cat named Sugar and we supremely…

Angeline

I am underage and my father is disabled. He has to walk with the aid of a cane or walker everywhere he goes. My family could not travel to D.C. Without him because he needs our help with daily activities.

Lynn Johnson

My sister is marching and I wish I could be with her. Unable to be there due to the effects of a stroke but my heart is in Washington DC! My grandchildren will live in a country that embraces the values I grew up on. We must make that decision before it is too late,…

Katy Keene

I am joining the Disability March because as a physically disabled woman, I am unable to march in person. I march in protest of a man who did not win the popular vote and who I do NOT consider to be my President. I march for those who cannot. I march to protest and end…