I am joining the march because I have multiple chronic illnesses. My rheumatologist was hesitant to diagnose me with Ankylosing Spondylitis at 16 because she knew the problems I would run into with insurance due to pre-existing conditions. However, if she didn’t, I wouldn’t have access to the medication that my body needed to slow…

I am joining the Woman’s Disabilities March because this country is built on the principals of justice, equality and freedom for every woman, man and child no matter what their skin color, religion, economic standing,  immigration status or if they are able-bodied or physically challenged. The values I hold near and dear, that truly makes…

I’m a disabled, queer, poor, woman-type person who is a first generation American. My father didn’t speak a word of English when he arrived here but he always instilled in me that America was a land of opportunity, of a better life, and that democracy and government participation was the highest civic duty anyone could…

 My name is Janice. I have a Masters Degree in Social Work with a specialty in Health/Mental Health issues.  I was forced to retire early because of my disability.  As an older woman who worked her career as a Social Worker, I feel it is important for me to advocate not only for myself but…

I am joining the disability march because I want it to be known that I will not accept an administration that is willing to strip away our human rights. I believe every skin color, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, science based thought, and eveionmentalist has validity, has a voice, and belongs here. With diversity comes growth,…

I want to say that I lent my voice against the man in the White House with zero intellectual curiosity or care for anyone who doesn’t support him 100% as he enters office. A man whose voice gives me anxiety migraines. Who believes, along with far too many of my fellow countrymen, that my autism…

    Normally I am very fortunate to be in good health, but I am recovering from pneumonia and the flu. Although not chronic health challenges, they are very real challenges that many face and will prevent me from marching as I had hoped in the LA Women’s March. I also feel very connected to the…

I stand in solidarity with you to encourage inclusion, understanding and acceptance. I have an auto-immune disorder, but I’m lucky that I can usually power through it when I need to. Crippling social anxiety on the other hand creates some crazy battles in my head. This week anxiety won. I am holding a sign with…

My heart broke the day Trump was elected. It was disheartening that people would support a man that made fun of a journalist with a disability. If our own President can make a mockery of a person with a disability, it makes me scared of the future. During the next four years, we must live…