I have had secondary-progressive multiple sclerosis for 23 years and have been in a wheelchair for 15 years. I am very grateful to be able to participate virtually in the Women’s March on Washington. I have many reasons why. Obviously, for myself, I am deeply concerned that the incoming administration will do a lot of…
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Annie
I am joining the disability march because I am not well enough to march in person, but I believe that rights for women, and especially disabled women, are not what they should be in the country. I want my president to care, or at least to know that he’ll be held accountable if he doesn’t….
Maggie Billingslea
I am gender queer and have a trans daughter. Although my disabilities prevent me from marching in person, my heart will be there, because I believe that we ALL are precious and valuable.
Colleen
I am very disappointed to not be physically able to attend the march. Political activism and social justice are important to me, and I have attended rallies and counter-protests with my older son when I was healthy enough to do so. I’m really grateful to make my voice heard, even if it’s not in person….
Stacy Moore
I am one of the Millions Missing from full, active participation in society due to ME/CFS. Since becoming disabled a year ago, I’ve realized how invisible the disabled are—how often we’re overlooked even on lists of the vulnerable. (I implicate myself in that as well.) I am glad to unite with others in making our…
Maggie
I have back problems that limit my ability to walk long distances. I want to be seen in solidarity with the all wonderful, inspirational people participating in these marches around the world. I worry about what the future holds with our new president and a majority republican congress. I want them to see that we…
Heather
I am a chronically ill, disabled and depressed woman from the United Kingdom. I am also bisexual, polyamorous, and socialist. The only thing that Donald Trump wouldn’t hate about me is the colour of my skin. I am marching in solidarity with all the people in the USA who now need to be so much…
paxton
i have a physical disability called mitochondrial disease. it is a type of muscular dystrophy that gets worse as time goes on. i miss going to protests and rallies to show my support for civil rights, lgbt rights, social economic justice, and disability access. i am doing this disability march so that i can make…
Bobbi & Wayne
My father Wayne marched in the Civil Rights Marches in Chicago in the sixties. He’s a poet and writer. I am trying to follow in his footsteps after lupus derailed my career in science. I have lupus and cannot march due to UV exposure and fatigue. He has trouble walking long distances due to two…