MagentaRayne

I am a feminist disabled single mom who subsists on social security. My ex also recently became disabled, so my children rely on social security for child support. I am intelligent, resourceful and kind. I’m virtually marching for myself and for my family and friends who may be be targeted financially and physically. I believe…

Leah Benson

Due to my own health issues, including a recent back surgery, and my son’s disability (autism) there was no way we were going to be able to participate in the women’s march. Right after the election, in a state of anxiety and depression, I joined the pantsuit nation group on Facebook and began seeking out…

Tina Ouellette

I am a support worker for people with disabilities and I also have an invisible disability. Today while watching the inauguration at work someone I support with a developmental delay, who is not very politically interested, laughed and scoffed at Trump’s speech. I asked him why he was laughing and he told me that he…

Grammy

Woman with red glasses and lime green top. I am a strong woman because a strong woman raised me. I raised four strong and capable women. I always told them that girls could do anything! Now I have four granddaughters and nine grandsons. I want my granddaughters to grow up strong and I want my…

Trish Barres

I have a Ph.D. in psychology and was pursuing a career as a therapist before my illness forced me to go on disability. I have a severe autoimmune disease that comes with (among other things) immunoglobulin deficiency, systemic inflammatory arthritis, and chronic fatigue. My health is especially fragile at the moment and cross-country travel is…

Anne Elizabeth

I am joining the disability march because I have burning desire to attend the march but I cannot because of my chronic illness and I want my voice to matter.  I was going to march with my daughters, ages 9 and 11, and I want their voices to matter.  I march for their rights, for…

Tori

A girl in a black shirt and purple head bow holding a small dog Hi there! My name is Tori. I am 23 yrs old and have EDS type 3. I’m a massage therapist and active supporter of civil rights. I am joining this march today to show my solidarity among friends, even though I…

Laura

This is a portrait of me done by my son, who has autism. He’s 14, and pretty self sufficient, but marching in a large crowd is not possible for us. My other, older son is transgendered, so I am marching for both of them, but also for myself, my husband, my friends in the arts…

Dani Haberman

I am joining the disability march to make my voice heard and show my support for those physically marching. I live with Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension, and am recovering from multiple pulmonary embolisms. I march for healthcare, reproductive rights, LGBT rights, arts and education, and the knowledge that my America is a safe home for people…