Susan Harner

I’m joining this march for my mother, Pat Harner, who passed away just before the holidays. Although I cannot physically march, she instilled in me a sense of civic duty. She opened the first pregnancy clinic at Planned Parenthood of Philadelphia. She took me to the NOW March for Women’s Lives in April, 1989 (pictured)….

Lauren Hulten

  I am marching in the disability march online because chronic Lyme disease is a constant reminder that even with the best of intentions, I am often unable to participate and be present in life as I would like to be. I march for my 7 year old niece, who I hope will be able…

Jessica K M

I refuse to let any mental illness or physical limitation prevent me from participating in this historic event. I want to be as involved as I can, to stand in solidarity with my fellow angry Americans. Through the Disability March and through donating money, I want to support the cause that I care so greatly…

Neil K.

  Why I am joining the March – Being someone who has Albinism as well as poor sight, Disability services and infrastructure are very important for everyday life. We need to ensure that these services do not get ignored or poorly developed. Millions live with disabilities, but that should not prevent them from living both…

Sharon

I would have liked to march to make clear to Trump that I abhor his bigotry, demeaning behavior towards women, pathological lying, and dishonesty in his business dealings. I am unable to march, as I can barely walk a block with a cane.

Arash B.

I am joining the disability march because I feel that it is imperative that I make my voice heard to protest the incoming presidency and administration. I want to make it clear that the values that I and many millions of Americans live by are not in line with the statements and beliefs expressed by…

Group of 10 Marchers

Nora Roth-Cohen: Why I Am Joining The March : I am a woman and have daughters! Fay Baker: Comment: I have been upset because I cannot do the walking required for the March on Saturday, but I would live to participate! Sally Lashley: Comment: I have Lupus and am unable to march but I am there in spirit….

Amy Millios

  Four years ago I was diagnosed with an autoimmune arthritis that made it impossible for me to keep working.  As a result, I lost my employer-sponsored health insurance and went without insurance for a year (getting sicker) until the ACA took effect.  Getting coverage under the ACA enabled me to start treatment once again and…

Princess Bear Maddison

Why I am joining:  I am a Proud US citizen who is also a Proud Mother to a Beautiful, Smart & sweet 7 year old girl with Pompe Disease.  She is not able to break down glycogen (sugar stored in our body) due to absent enzyme alpha glucosidase. The only treatment is Enzyme replacement therapy ….