AAPD - The American Association of People with Disabilities
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AAPD works to increase the political and economic power of people with disabilities and advocates for full civil rights for over 70 million Americans with disabilities. We are a national cross-disability and nonpartisan organization. Get involved: aapd.com
Our first REV UP National Call of 2026 is tomorrow! We're kicking off the year talking about trends, threats, and opportunities for voting rights. Join us tomorrow, January 14 from 1-3 PM ET. ASL and CART are provided. Register: https://www.mobilize.us/rev-up-aapd/event/877249/
January 13, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Our first REV UP National Call of 2026 is tomorrow! We're kicking off the year talking about trends, threats, and opportunities for voting rights. Join us tomorrow, January 14 from 1-3 PM ET. ASL and CART are provided. Register: https://www.mobilize.us/rev-up-aapd/event/877249/
Recent immigration actions harm disabled immigrants and people with disabilities. How? Summer Internship Program alum Rachel Litchman writes about how people like her rely on home- and community-based services (HCBS). https://ow.ly/1F2c50XW9xX
January 13, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Recent immigration actions harm disabled immigrants and people with disabilities. How? Summer Internship Program alum Rachel Litchman writes about how people like her rely on home- and community-based services (HCBS). https://ow.ly/1F2c50XW9xX
HHS has officially reduced its recommended number of vaccines for children from 17 vaccines to 11. HHS’ decision puts children in danger, especially children with disabilities or immunocompromising conditions. Vaccines save lives. It's that simple!
January 6, 2026 at 3:12 PM
HHS has officially reduced its recommended number of vaccines for children from 17 vaccines to 11. HHS’ decision puts children in danger, especially children with disabilities or immunocompromising conditions. Vaccines save lives. It's that simple!
2025 was a difficult year for the disability community. But our community has proven our power in our collective advocacy, and this strength will carry us into the new year. We hope that 2026 brings you joy and delight. Have a happy new year!
January 1, 2026 at 2:01 PM
2025 was a difficult year for the disability community. But our community has proven our power in our collective advocacy, and this strength will carry us into the new year. We hope that 2026 brings you joy and delight. Have a happy new year!
As 2025 comes to a close, we are reflecting on the community that makes AAPD’s work possible.
Your support powers our internships, leadership development, accessible democracy work, policy advocacy, and so much more.
If you are able to contribute, consider a year-end gift to AAPD: aapd.com/give
Your support powers our internships, leadership development, accessible democracy work, policy advocacy, and so much more.
If you are able to contribute, consider a year-end gift to AAPD: aapd.com/give
December 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM
As 2025 comes to a close, we are reflecting on the community that makes AAPD’s work possible.
Your support powers our internships, leadership development, accessible democracy work, policy advocacy, and so much more.
If you are able to contribute, consider a year-end gift to AAPD: aapd.com/give
Your support powers our internships, leadership development, accessible democracy work, policy advocacy, and so much more.
If you are able to contribute, consider a year-end gift to AAPD: aapd.com/give
it's trueeee 💜
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ID: Bold white text on blue background reads 'The disability community is stronger together'
December 26, 2025 at 4:01 PM
it's trueeee 💜
ID: Bold white text on blue background reads 'The disability community is stronger together'
ID: Bold white text on blue background reads 'The disability community is stronger together'
Your year-end gift supports disabled leaders, strengthens disability rights, and expands access in digital, civic, employment, and physical spaces.
Give today: aapd.com/give
Thank you for supporting disability advocacy and leadership.
Give today: aapd.com/give
Thank you for supporting disability advocacy and leadership.
December 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Your year-end gift supports disabled leaders, strengthens disability rights, and expands access in digital, civic, employment, and physical spaces.
Give today: aapd.com/give
Thank you for supporting disability advocacy and leadership.
Give today: aapd.com/give
Thank you for supporting disability advocacy and leadership.
As 2025 wraps up, AAPD President and CEO Maria Town wrote a blog post reflecting on how AAPD met the challenges of the year and how we will continue to build disability power in the year ahead. 💜 👉 https://www.aapd.com/powered-by-community-how-aapd-showed-up-built-together-and-looks-ahead/
December 19, 2025 at 8:29 PM
As 2025 wraps up, AAPD President and CEO Maria Town wrote a blog post reflecting on how AAPD met the challenges of the year and how we will continue to build disability power in the year ahead. 💜 👉 https://www.aapd.com/powered-by-community-how-aapd-showed-up-built-together-and-looks-ahead/
This change harms disabled immigrants. Allowing individual DHS officers to use their personal judgment about factors related to disability could lead to inequitable outcomes for prospective disabled immigrants.
Click here to take action: https://aapd.quorum.us/campaign/150993/
Click here to take action: https://aapd.quorum.us/campaign/150993/
December 18, 2025 at 6:27 PM
This change harms disabled immigrants. Allowing individual DHS officers to use their personal judgment about factors related to disability could lead to inequitable outcomes for prospective disabled immigrants.
Click here to take action: https://aapd.quorum.us/campaign/150993/
Click here to take action: https://aapd.quorum.us/campaign/150993/
The 2026 AAPD Fall Internship Program Application is now open. Applications are due February 5, 2026 at 5:00 pm ET. Apply today at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FIP26
December 16, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The 2026 AAPD Fall Internship Program Application is now open. Applications are due February 5, 2026 at 5:00 pm ET. Apply today at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FIP26
We’re excited to share a new report: Building Disability Economic Power Through AAPD’s Internship Program! The report includes our key findings and what changes we’ve made since then. The results are incredible.
ID: New Report: Disability Economic Power & AAPD Internships
ID: New Report: Disability Economic Power & AAPD Internships
December 10, 2025 at 7:05 PM
We’re excited to share a new report: Building Disability Economic Power Through AAPD’s Internship Program! The report includes our key findings and what changes we’ve made since then. The results are incredible.
ID: New Report: Disability Economic Power & AAPD Internships
ID: New Report: Disability Economic Power & AAPD Internships
This blogger described the intersection between her racial identity and mental health journey. She wrote about how she does not want to be a token high-achieving Black woman anymore. Read the whole piece at: https://www.aapd.com/my-token-is-done-shining-for-you/
December 8, 2025 at 8:59 PM
This blogger described the intersection between her racial identity and mental health journey. She wrote about how she does not want to be a token high-achieving Black woman anymore. Read the whole piece at: https://www.aapd.com/my-token-is-done-shining-for-you/
In a few weeks, we’re saying goodbye to our Fall 2025 interns. We’re grateful to have worked with this amazing cohort and can’t wait to see what they’ll do next! 👋 🎉
Read more about each of them: https://www.aapd.com/meet-the-fall-2025-interns/
Read more about each of them: https://www.aapd.com/meet-the-fall-2025-interns/
December 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
In a few weeks, we’re saying goodbye to our Fall 2025 interns. We’re grateful to have worked with this amazing cohort and can’t wait to see what they’ll do next! 👋 🎉
Read more about each of them: https://www.aapd.com/meet-the-fall-2025-interns/
Read more about each of them: https://www.aapd.com/meet-the-fall-2025-interns/
U really shouldn't use it (yes even if ur the President)
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ID: Bold text on a dark blue background that says "The R-Word Is A Slur". Slur is written in a fancy cursive typeface
December 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
U really shouldn't use it (yes even if ur the President)
ID: Bold text on a dark blue background that says "The R-Word Is A Slur". Slur is written in a fancy cursive typeface
ID: Bold text on a dark blue background that says "The R-Word Is A Slur". Slur is written in a fancy cursive typeface
Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities & this year's theme is "Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress". What does that actually look like? A world where disabled people can live full lives. This is what we fight for every day. We hope you'll join us.
December 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities & this year's theme is "Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress". What does that actually look like? A world where disabled people can live full lives. This is what we fight for every day. We hope you'll join us.
It’s #GivingTuesday! Your gift supports disability rights, expands access, and fuels leadership programs that open pathways to economic opportunity.
Make a Giving Tuesday gift: https://ow.ly/btJe50XAWqa
#AAPD #DisabilityCommunity #AccessForAll #REVUP
Make a Giving Tuesday gift: https://ow.ly/btJe50XAWqa
#AAPD #DisabilityCommunity #AccessForAll #REVUP
December 2, 2025 at 8:58 PM
It’s #GivingTuesday! Your gift supports disability rights, expands access, and fuels leadership programs that open pathways to economic opportunity.
Make a Giving Tuesday gift: https://ow.ly/btJe50XAWqa
#AAPD #DisabilityCommunity #AccessForAll #REVUP
Make a Giving Tuesday gift: https://ow.ly/btJe50XAWqa
#AAPD #DisabilityCommunity #AccessForAll #REVUP
Tomorrow, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act turns 50! AAPD's Policy Fellow, Angeth Mayen, wrote this powerful blog about how IDEA has impacted her educational journey and why protecting and expanding IDEA is so important.
November 28, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Tomorrow, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act turns 50! AAPD's Policy Fellow, Angeth Mayen, wrote this powerful blog about how IDEA has impacted her educational journey and why protecting and expanding IDEA is so important.
In this new blog post, Emma writes about how the intersection of queerness and disability informs their approach to research.
Read their blog: https://www.aapd.com/queer-disability-history/
Read their blog: https://www.aapd.com/queer-disability-history/
October 24, 2025 at 4:40 PM
In this new blog post, Emma writes about how the intersection of queerness and disability informs their approach to research.
Read their blog: https://www.aapd.com/queer-disability-history/
Read their blog: https://www.aapd.com/queer-disability-history/
Disabled women are paid only 56 cents for every dollar paid to a nondisabled man. Ridiculous, right? That’s why today is the second-ever #DisabledWomensEqualPayDay. Join us in highlighting the barriers to equal pay and help us close the gap. Take action today! tinyurl.com/DWEPD25
October 23, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Disabled women are paid only 56 cents for every dollar paid to a nondisabled man. Ridiculous, right? That’s why today is the second-ever #DisabledWomensEqualPayDay. Join us in highlighting the barriers to equal pay and help us close the gap. Take action today! tinyurl.com/DWEPD25
This Indigenous People’s Day, Emmett explains how the disability experience intersects with the Indigenous experience in this powerful piece. They wrote, “My body and history can’t be dissected from the land.”
Read it: https://www.aapd.com/disability-land-wahkotowin/
Read it: https://www.aapd.com/disability-land-wahkotowin/
October 13, 2025 at 3:41 PM
This Indigenous People’s Day, Emmett explains how the disability experience intersects with the Indigenous experience in this powerful piece. They wrote, “My body and history can’t be dissected from the land.”
Read it: https://www.aapd.com/disability-land-wahkotowin/
Read it: https://www.aapd.com/disability-land-wahkotowin/
Last week, HHS Sec. Kennedy made false claims connecting acetaminophen (Tylenol) and autism. Marcy Hannah Waring is an autistic self-advocate, joining us on the blog to talk about all that has been happening. https://www.aapd.com/i-am-autistic-no-i-dont-want-a-cure/
October 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Last week, HHS Sec. Kennedy made false claims connecting acetaminophen (Tylenol) and autism. Marcy Hannah Waring is an autistic self-advocate, joining us on the blog to talk about all that has been happening. https://www.aapd.com/i-am-autistic-no-i-dont-want-a-cure/
Does $25,000 to advance a bold idea that would benefit the disability community sound cool to you? If it does, you should apply for AAPD’s Paul G. Hearne Emerging Leaders Award!
ASL interpreters and CART will be provided. Register https://ow.ly/a3kz50X3Nut
ASL interpreters and CART will be provided. Register https://ow.ly/a3kz50X3Nut
September 29, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Does $25,000 to advance a bold idea that would benefit the disability community sound cool to you? If it does, you should apply for AAPD’s Paul G. Hearne Emerging Leaders Award!
ASL interpreters and CART will be provided. Register https://ow.ly/a3kz50X3Nut
ASL interpreters and CART will be provided. Register https://ow.ly/a3kz50X3Nut
AAPD President and CEO Maria Town will be in-person presenting at the Disability Resource Network's State of Disability. Participants can come in-person in Huntsville, Alabama, or can register to get the Zoom link.
Register here 👉 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Register here 👉 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
August 25, 2025 at 3:34 PM
AAPD President and CEO Maria Town will be in-person presenting at the Disability Resource Network's State of Disability. Participants can come in-person in Huntsville, Alabama, or can register to get the Zoom link.
Register here 👉 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Register here 👉 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
AAPD Summer Internship alumni Alma Silver shares her experience of going viral on social media for interacting with President Biden as a visibly disabled woman while the rights for people with disabilities are getting legislated away by Congress. Read more 👉 www.aapd.com/becoming-ins...
July 21, 2025 at 3:36 PM
AAPD Summer Internship alumni Alma Silver shares her experience of going viral on social media for interacting with President Biden as a visibly disabled woman while the rights for people with disabilities are getting legislated away by Congress. Read more 👉 www.aapd.com/becoming-ins...