Theresa Welford

  Why I Am Joining This March: My permanent conditions (polymyalgia rheumatica and epilepsy) are controlled by medication, so in theory I could march. But, unfortunately, I can’t manage right now because I am recovering from foot surgery. I do hope to participate in a rally in Savannah, Georgia, and I am also joining this…

Eleesha Hruza

As a mother of a Mexican little boy with disabilities, I tirelessly advocate for his equal protection and rights under the law. Further, I challenge all social, economic and political norms which other his physical form. I am joining this march in hopes that it will contribute to a national dialogue on disability and advance…

Andrea R. Schoninger

I’m marching for the rights of the disabled. In 1994, I was diagnosed with MS. I’m fortunate in that I have excellent health insurance through our State retirement system. There are so many others who are struggling with their medical costs – this is a critical need that must be addressed.

Jane McCrea’s Daughter

The deep sadness I felt when I realized I couldn’t physically participate in The March was transformed into empowerment when I discovered the Disability March. Deciding to join my disabled sisters actually helped me face the fact of my disability. My dear, wise friend Liz reminded me: “If you qualify, I qualify too, so we’re…

Anne Elizabeth Moore

Website: http://www.anneelizabethmoore.comWhy I Am Joining The March : I am a cultural critic and comics journalist, diagnosed in early 2014 with the first of a series of autoimmune disorders that keep me in some form of pain or discomfort around the clock, to unpredictable debilitation. At the time of my diagnosis, I was in Cambodia…

Leah Holstein

I’m joining the march because I believe in the America of inclusion and tolerance, of female autonomy and opportunity, and a feminist movement where all sexualities, races, abilities, and genders are included. I’m joining the march because women are often left out of the narrative and the conversation, and now we’re taking it back.I wish…

Holly

I am marching because a fascist government needs to be opposed loudly and proudly. I am marching because the marginalized in our society need to know we stand with them, and not their oppressors. I march because an illegitimate president who is a tyrannical toddler is not normal.

Wynne Collins

I am joining this march on behalf of my daughter who is Deaf. We rely on ACA for health care and we are also fighting to maintain support for children with disabilities in public school. I will be marching in Lexington on the 21st for my daughters and anyone else that is unable to make…

Debra Guckenheimer

Solidarity! Let’s make the world more inclusive and equitable for women and people with disabilities.