Kelvin

I am joining this march because my partner is unable to join the in person march and I can not leave them alone to go march in person, however I still feel that a statement must be made to the incoming administration that we the people will not tolerate their actions quietly and meekly. I…

Jackie Zwirn

  I cannot join the March Saturday because I have bad ankles which affects my ability to stand for long periods and walk long distances. The photo of me is from an opera production at Santa Monica College where I sang the role of Annio.

Cara L. Sachs, CPC, ELI-MP

I’m joining this March because I want very much to be present in Washington D.C. but am physically unable to do that kind of a trip now. I’m a disabled, lesbian, first generation Hungarian-American, and a former American Sign Language/English interpreter, and I know that many disabled people (possibly myself included) may die because of…

Susan Settlemyre Williams

Hi — I’m so delighted to hear about the Disability March! My bad knee and even worse back would have made even the drive from Richmond, VA to DC difficult, and I would not have been able to stay on my feet for as long as necessary once I got there. But now I can…

Leslie

Why I march: I am marching because I am a woman, I have a disability, I am a lesbian and I am a survivor. I have spent the last 20 years working on issues of violence against people with disabilities and will not sit back and watch my life’s work disappear before my eyes. I…

Melanie and Joan

Here is my mom, Joan.  She did not want Trump to win because he was so hateful.  She was in the hospital for election day and unable to vote.  Joan believes in being nice and respecting other people.  Joan helped everyone she could.  Now let’s help Joan by not cutting services for the disabled and…

Beryla Gann

I would be marching today were I not currently battling Lyme.  Trump will lead this country backwards, not forwards.  He is spreading hate and ignorance, and too many of his followers are taking violent or threatening action.  I am deeply frightened of where this country is heading, and I have to stand up and fight…

Amy Lee

I desperately wanted to join my sister at the march in Washington, but I couldn’t walk that far due to mobility issues. I’m glad to have the opportunity to participate virtually, since my heart is already there with my sister. I am an adjunct instructor of writing in Boston.