Annabel

I am joining the march to fight back against our new “leader”. I cannot attend any marches physically as I have several chronic illnesses, had surgery on my spine, and can’t walk very far; but I join virtually in the fight. I am here for women, people of color, the LGBTQIA+ community, any other groups who…

Amber Dae Ingalls

My name is Amber. As a twenty-four year old bisexual single mother with fibromyalgia, anxiety, ADHD, and depressive-bipolar I need to help stand for a better future for myself and for my daughter. I have a 2.5 year old daughter, Aubrey. I am a stay at home mother.

Thea Steggall

My name is Thea Steggall and I myself am not disabled but I am a mother to 2 special needs kids with disabilities. My oldest daughter is autistic, and my younger daughter is 3 and has chronic illness. She has Mast cell activation disease and eosinophilic esophagitis among others. I will not be able to…

Colleen McAleer

I’m joining the disability march because I can’t make it to the march in DC with my family because of my disabilities. Spending a full day on my feet is just not an option. My doctors regularly joke that I have the body of an 80 year old (I do have the bone density of a…

Rachel Gressler

As a young women disabled early in life, I hope to live in a country where I can seek the same benefits as my peers and not be outcast simply because of my unfortunate illnesses. Prior to the ACA, while I worked full time, my employer did not offer benefits and I was uninsurable; I…

Mary M

Reason I’m joining the online march: I am not able to join the physical march, because of numerous health issues, as well as an upcoming knee surgery on Wednesday. I want to “march” because I believe people in this country should have a voice, and that together we can make a statement to Washington that…

Ginger Storts

I am joining the Disability March because I do not have the stamina to participate in the Women’s March due to lupus . I do not believe Trump is our legitimate president as our election was interfered with by Russia. If this had happened in another nation that we were trying to help achieve democracy…

Kathie (Bammie)

This is a photo of my grandson and I at Universal Studios. It was taken 4 years ago. Since then a lot has changed in the world. I have had to explain to my grandson how a man with such disrespect for women could be elected president of the United States. My disability does not…

Katherine

My name is Katherine, and I’d like to join the virtual March.  I have anklyosing Spondylosis and use a walker or wheelchair.  I do not work.  I appreciate your setting up this event.  I march for all those who feel hopeless.