I am joining the disability march because with my many functional health problems, I cannot physically stand or walk for long hours. I am marching because I am enraged and disgusted. I couldn’t believe it when someone so disgusting as the 45th POTUS was elected. I am continually embarrassed by fellow Americans, some of whom…
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Alethea Bakogeorge
I’m marching because Betsy DeVos is absolutely unqualified to be the Secretary of Education. Education is the only thing that allowed me, a young woman with Cerebral Palsy who walks with a limp, not to be defined by my disability in my school years. Succeeding in the classroom allowed me to believe in myself enough…
Nicole Pavone
A POTS sufferer, corgi owner and feminist. I may not be strong enough to physically march but I will make my virtual presence known. To show and request respect for all, to celebrate and honor diversity, to stand against discrimination, to move forward not go backward. I am calling my senators, I am calling the…
Julia Dutton Peterson
I am unable to march due to severe sciatica. I send my thoughts to those Washington marchers and marchers all over the world. We must unite for fairness, justice, access to care and to counteract hate. I want my grandsons to live in a safe and international world. I want to give credit to my…
Tracy Mulroy
I am a 48 year old woman with a rare disease known as Osteogenesis Imperfecta. I have had more surgeries, broken bones and serious health issues than I can count yet I have always overcome the adversity life has thrown my way. I graduated from college and from Georgetown University School of Law at…
Jessica Elaine DeLuna
I’m a 22 year old female from NYS who suffers from Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, Fibromyalgia and possibly other disorders. I was pursuing a B.S. in Civil Engineering, until my health forced me to leave school. I am joining the March because as a disabled woman my rights are not valid or recognized by…
T. Grundstein
As a queer-dis-abled activist of human rights I’d like to support all Americans who are queer, dis-abled, poc, native Americans, poor, elderly, women* or are marginalized in any kind. Be loud and be proud! Much love from overseas. See my video narrative at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OquQdA0jwc