Kristine Napper

As a disabled person, the supports necessary for my independent lifestyle are threatened. So is my dignity. And my healthcare safety net.   As a public school teacher, my job and career are threatened.   As an ESL teacher, my (immigrant) students are threatened.   As a religious person, my freedom is threatened.   As…

Carina Nicole

I am a queer college student working two jobs, and I do not let my disability define me. I want to show other young people that you don’t need to be afraid to fight for what you believe in.

Jay Liesener

I am joining the disability march because I support equality for all members of our society. I am here to let our new administration know that equality is the only foundation on which a great nation can be built – equality of representation, equality of access, equality of opportunity, equality of compensation, equality of justice……

Paige/Sajida

I’m marching here for all of those who are like me, who are majorly affected by Trump’s platform in intersectional ways.

Frances

If I were physically able I would most certainly be marching on Saturday! So many of my friends and community will be marching and I want to be with them!  In unity we rise!   I want my daughter to grow up being inspired by our leaders the way the Obamas and the like have inspired…

Rachel Johnson

I am joining the Disability March because I am proud of everything I have accomplished in my life and I am not defined solely by my disability; I am so much more. I am a daughter, a granddaughter, a friend. I am funny and sarcastic to a fault. I am a certified genius and a…

Irene Torres & Mateo

I want to join the March and planned to march in NY but I have arthritis in my knees and a nerve Injury in my right knee. They are acting up and this is making it difficult to walk. I want to be in the march to express my distaste for all that Trump seems…

Joyce Ward

I am joining the March for my grandchildren (3 boys, 3 girls).  Women’s Rights are Human Rights.  Women’s Reproductive Healthcare, single pair health insurance, equal pay for equal work, disability SSI continuation are all imperative for a fair and just society.  The kind of society I want for my grandchildren.  Without access to affordable health…