Why I am joining the disability march: Disabled individuals face a variety of accusations. We are sometimes labeled as lazy or unmotivated. Some of us are called out as fakers, liars, and thieves. We are thought of as leeches who suck every drop of the money forked over by the good, tax-paying people. Many purport…

I am joining the march to stand united against hate. I am raising a beautiful , smart and kind 4 year old daughter with special needs (ASD). I want to set a example for her and many many others that not only does love trump hate… love can fight hate as well.

This is me about 2 months after my diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma. It is a plasma cancer. It greatly affects my stamina. My name is Kristine Wade. I had planned to go to the march in DC but unfortunately, I just don’t have it in me and I didn’t want to slow down my friends.I…

I am ‘marching’ for human rights, for healthcare for all citizens, and for continuation of funding for Planned Parenthood for all the good they do for women’s healthcare and counseling. Disability: Crohn’s disease and fibromyalgia

My name is Julie and I have been disabled for 5 years. I have OA and Fibromyalgia along with GI issues from years of medication. I am joining the Disability March because we can not have our healthcare taken away. We deserve it, we paid for it for years. I hope they hear our voices…

My mobility is limited and I have difficulty standing or walking for long periods.Most of the time, it doesn’t bother me at all — there are frequently work-arounds.How I would love to be part of the history that will be the Women’s March — inDC or San Francisco.  Thanks for creating this virtual opportunity to…

I’m joining this virtual march (not because of a disability, but because of mobility problems) because I am 78 and have lived through years of discrimination in the work place and by companies and government. I support Planned Parenthood and want healthcare to be available to all women. Barbara R Harrison is a mother, grandmother,…

I would love to be there, but I have problems walking long distances and breathing problems

i proudly assemble with the (virtual) women’s march on washington! and in spite of disabilities that prevent my physical attendance, i join in heart and in spirit to demonstrate for social justice and compassion. may these qualities flourish freely in our government, in our communities, in our homes, and in our dreams, that we might…