Jan

Although I can’t attend I feel I need to do this to represent  all the woman in my family that are now disabled and sick  including my self that need these services that could be in jeopardy. In some cases this jeopardy could lead to there deaths.We run the gamut from cancers and crohns disease…

Jasmine Payget (Australian/Canadian)

I am joining the disability march because I am really concerned for Americans and their lack of universal health care.  I know it affects women as carers as well those dealing with their own disability or chronic illnesses.  Like many across the world and in the USA, I cannot go to a march today. Affordable…

Kathryn Blume

I’m joining the disability march because I’m recovering from major surgery, and can’t join my friends and comrades in the streets. But I will not hold back while so many people are feeling deeply frightened for their future and the well-being of the world. Kathryn Blume is an artist and climate activist from Vermont.  A woman…

Barbara, I.B.

As someone with schizophrenia, depression and anxiety, large, far-away gatherings are particularly hard to prepare for and recover from, but that doesn’t negate my sense of right and wrong or passion for social justice. I march for the well-being of all Americans, including myself, as someone who lies on the Austism Spectrum, struggles with mental…

Nancy

  Statement: I am deeply concerned about the incoming president and his cabinet. I want to live in a United States where we the people are united and work for the common good. We need healthcare that is accessible for all. Bio: Nancy is a librarian in New York in early retirement due to neurological…

EmroseB

I am mobility impaired, On Social Security disability, and use a power wheelchair to function. I would love to join the local march on Phoenix, but the batteries on my chair need replacing and won’t hold a charge very long. I am afraid I’d get stuck along the rout, so I’m delighted for this opportunity…

Julia Joerger

I am so thankful I found this Disability March site, you have no idea how happy this makes me. I am joining the Disability March because I do not drive and the closest Woman’s March is too far away to commit. I am joining this march not just for myself, but for my mom, my…

Tricia Smalls

   I am invisible without the virtual March which enables me to be seen and heard I am frightened for my financial and healthcare future.  I already can not afford, and am going without, some of the care I need.  If SSDI and Healthcare benefits are cut, my quality of life will diminish even more…

Grace Kruskol

I would love to join the thousands of marchers in Washington, but I have mobility problems due to lupus and neurological damage.  I am participating here because I fear for the future of the disabled community under the Trump administration and Republican House and Senate. I have been fortunate to receive Social Security Disability benefits,…