Migraine Mom

Photo: A tattoo of the face of an elven maiden with green eyes, in an oval frame With chronic daily migraines, it is hard to leave the house, much less the state, especially with a child. Losing ACA is likely a death sentence for me, since the pre-existing condition clause is back and I can’t…

Ruth Grombacher

I am a woman living with lung cancer. This picture was taken 9 months after my last chemo treatment. This is the face of a fighter! My friends call me Ruthie. I am beyond frightened by the President elect. I am polar opposite of everything this person stands for. I am currently fighting for disability.

Walker Family

Our family believes in equality for all cultures, all ethnicities, all genders, and all abilities. Our son with autism spectrum disorder deserves a fighting chance for a fulfilling life, and in order for him to get that, he needs ongoing support from his community, including the federal government. Our family fully supports the 2017 Women’s…

Elizabeth Goodlaxson-Levy

Photo: a smiling white woman with long, straight, dark hair wearing black framed glasses sitting in front of a mirror. I am joining the march because I do not condone racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, religious intolerance and hatred as the platform for our country. I am marching because sexual assault cannot be made acceptable. I…

Tina Bugara

Photo: Woman smiling with blue hat, dark blonde wavy hair Tina Bugara, Massachusetts  I have a list of medical problems. I am marching for keeping affordable health care. I am also marching for all the women and girls of the next generation to be respected as equals, to have the ability to make their own…

Luisa

I am joining the March because I am a mom and am seriously frightened for the future of all our children. It took so much hard work to leave the dark ages and yet it seems that even darker ages are ahead. Let’s all show the world what women are capable of and lets get…

Dina Asna

I have polio in both legs and marching is my last strength. I got paralyzed once and it thought me that that we can do it even if it doesn’t look like it! And President Obama Thought me we can do it even if no one believed in that! So I go march in here…

Suz (FuzzBombCraft)

I am joining the Disability March because it doesn’t matter what my body can stand or not – I pledge to stand up, become an active citizen and work for the common good… Suz is a retired Title I public school teacher who gave her “best years” to her students. In her retirement, she is…

Becky Jones

Photo description: In this photo I am out on a hike with my trusty companions – my dog and my cane. I am wearing a blue zip up sweatshirt, jeans, and teal shoes. I believe our country can be a place of well being for all, including those with disabilities. If you are not disabled…