“Fer Fer” Loughrey

 The “appearance” to the rest of the world that the US is having a peaceful transfer of power is taking precedence over what we deserve as American voters which is a President that the majority of us voted for. Since that is not happening, we should protest and not let apathy allow our government to…

Sierra Robinson

Because of my sleeping disorder, Hypersomnia, I unfortunately can’t attend the Women’s March in Washington or my local march in Portland but I’m honored to be represented through the online disabilities march! I am so impressed by the overall support millions are showing through the march for those affected by intersectionality at this point in…

Dawn G

It started with a hernia at 7 years old. I didn’t know that a late miscarriage could mean something bigger or that a torn ankle ligament meant anything more than a basketball injury. Even my heart surgery didn’t equate to a bigger issue in my head but here I am 38 years and almost 20…

Kathi LaPointe

I’m Kathi, 54, and living with PID, autoimmune disorders, and intractable migraines. I march for the rights of all women, girls, LGBT, minorities, members of non-favored religions, and those who need healthcare. I have two daughters, two granddaughters, LGBT family members, and am tri-racial. We cannot slide back 200 years!

Kate Horowitz

I march because the incoming administration has declared my body, and the bodies of millions of other Americans, a battleground, and I will not cede this territory. Kate Horowitz is a science writer, poet, and essayist in Washington, D.C. Her work on illness and disability has appeared in Pacific Standard, Luna Luna, Popular Mechanics, mental_floss,…

Lin Miao

As an American with cerebral palsy, I believe in the right all people have to education, employment, healthcare, and most of all, being treated with dignity. For millions of disabled Americans, these rights are under attack at all levels of government. The nominee for Secretary of Education does not believe schools should have to comply…

Gillian

I march with heart and spirit and intent.  All our voices need to be heard.  

Teresa

My name is Teresa I would love to join the march but I have problems standing or walking long distances also breathing problems so I want to join the virtual March.  

Marilyn Cooper

I join the march to call on all people to respect the dignity and independence of women who like everyone should be able to live their lives free from violence, harassment, and tyranny. I am a retired professor of rhetoric, temporarily disabled by ankle surgery, who marched on Washington against the Vietnam War in the…