Gwenhyfar Beaudry

My name is Gwenhyfar Beaudry. I am a gender fluid, but female presenting, person with a chronic pain and fatigue disability as well as mental health issues that I have had since I was young. I am also pansexual, non-christian, and relatively low on the economic scale. I cannot afford to not be active when…

Taralyn Harwick

I’m joining the disability march to fight against Trump and all of his hatred. I’m joining to stand for all of my minority friends. I believe that everyone should have equal rights. I’m a 27 year old female with Chiari Malformation and a lot of other health conditions. I’m very passionate about helping other disabled…

Scooty

I was born with Spina Bifida and use a power wheelchair. Pictured is myself and my service dog Finnegan. I adopted Finnegan from the Marshall County (In)Humane Society and trained him myself to be my service dog. I’m joining this march on Saturday at least in spirit. As a woman, I matter. As someone with…

Melissa Gentile

I am disabled due to Fibromyalgia and Trigeminal Neuralgia. I have had chronic pain and illness my whole life – some of my earliest childhood memories were as a patient. I’ve lost chunks on my youth and young adulthood to loss of vision, tumors, surgery, pain, limits on physical activities and career choices. After my…

Geneie

Women in the US want equal treatment under the law. We want equal pay, equal opportunity, continued reproductive choices and a voice in all matters that concern us. We want affordable health care for ourselves and our children. We want to live in an “inclusive” Nation where every person is valued. What we DONT want…

Kathleen Curry Kadi

I am joining because I am unable to attend in person. I am retired, have worked in social services over 24 years with people who rely on some form of government assistance. I have Medicare and additional insurance. I have grandchildren for whom I want a better country. I have also been a union activist….

BJ

I am marching because I believe in peaceful protest and acts of civil disobedience. I am marching because the voices of women – the voices of those that believe in socioeconomic justice – must be heard. Otherwise, as Audre Lorde wrote, “our silence will choke us”. I am a 63 year old divorced mother of…

Jan Z.

My name is Jan and I am a Canadian citizen living in Vancouver, BC. I am joining the Disability March because I am the mom of a 24-year-old trans son, Ash, whose dad is in the US. I worry about my child being the target of verbal and/or physical abuse because of the lack of…

Pamela Fairchild

Why I Am Joining The March : I am a middle aged white female that lives in the Midwest. I did not vote for Trump. His entire campaign was a horrific farce forced on the American people. Everything he stands for is against my sensibilities and my values. I am a 28 year breast cancer…