Autumn

I’m joining the march for the rights of every human being in this country. I am marching for my life as a disabled person who can’t afford to pay all of my medical expenses without the ACA. I am marching for my rights a woman. I am marching for my rights as a non-Christian.

Andrea Schulz

I’m marching for my daughter. I’m marching for the women and children in my life who have been abused and raped by bullies. Some of these women and children did not survive. I still see their faces. These are the faces of my friends, my co workers, their children, and of children and women I…

Polly Atkin

If I could, I would join the closest march to me, which will be taking place in Lancaster, UK. I have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and Genetic Haemochromatosis: both of which cause widespread joint pain and fatigue that, amongst other symptoms, make joining a physical march too debilitating. Americans with chronic conditions and disabilities like mine…

Ann Magill

I am joining in memory of my mother, who was a staunch environmentalist while I was growing up, and who found her greatest joy in being a reporter for local newspapers in the final years of her life. I am joining for all the people in the disability community who are stripped of their names…

Valerie Crisci

My name is Valerie. I am becoming a part of this march because I do not want to be demeaned, undermined, and mocked. Let’s remember that many people in power, both in the past and now, have demeaned and undermined people with disabilities. The point of this march is to make ourselves known as we…

Ali F.

  What do you do when your world gets turned upside down? 20 miles from me, thousands of people will be participating in the Women’s March on Washington. I admire every single one of them. My illnesses and disabilities bring with them some unfortunate limitations, and a march around a city in January with thousands…

Julie

  My mental illness has made it impossible for me to participate in any marches. Mental health care needs to be affordable for all. Women, people of color, immigrants and muslims need to be safe in this country.   A Julie is a stand-up comic, actor, poet, and bookkeeper

Bridget Reynolds

As a feminist and a rape survivor, I can’t just sit by while a man like Trump takes office. He is symbolic of everything I’ve feared in life. I’m saddened by my relatives that know I’m gay and yet support him. I’m ashamed when as a disabled person, I see them defend him for mocking…

Beth Broun

I’m joining the disability March because I believe no one should take my rights away the American disability act is an important policy to take care of people that unfortunately have been stricken with a disability like myself. I live on Social Security and Medicare. The thought that it may be at risk is disgusting with…