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For Immediate Release: August 22, 2025 Contact: Jess Davidson, jdavidson@aapd.com; 202-465-5528 Washington, D.C. – Earlier this week, President Trump announced he hopes to end vote-by-mail and limit the types of voting machines that can be used ahead of the 2026 elections. The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) strongly condemns this declaration as an […] The post Attacks on Vote-By-Mail, Voting Machines Threaten Disabled Voters appeared first on AAPD.| AAPD
“As an immigrant, you have the fewest rights in this country. So, stay away from controversial issues, stay silent if you can.” This is what a respected lawyer friend once suggested to me when I was being vocal about current issues in the US. It was such a sad reminder of our current reality. It’s […] The post Living an Immigrant Life with a Disability appeared first on AAPD.| AAPD
We all know that public policy is personal. But there is often so much time and attention devoted to the technicalities of public policy that the human nature of the impacts gets neglected. AAPD has long worked at this intersection of the personal and the political. AAPD’s programs focus on the personal and career development […] The post Blending the Personal and the Political: An Introduction to AAPD’s Blog Program appeared first on AAPD.| AAPD
On Wednesday, August 13, disabled people and allies gathered at the National Museum of American History to celebrate the release of a new quarter depicting Stacey Park Milbern, a leader of the disability justice movement. She is the 19th woman honored as part of the American Women Quarters Program, which celebrates the accomplishments and contributions […] The post Disability Community Gathers to Celebrate Release of U.S. Quarter Featuring Activist Stacey Park Milbern appeared first on AAPD.| AAPD
On August 13 at 6:00 EDT, the National Museum of American History will host an event celebrating the life and legacy of Stacey Park Milbern and unveiling the quarter created in Stacey’s honor. AAPD is proud to be a sponsoring partner of the event. This program will be livestreamed here or you can register for […] The post In Her Own Words: Remembering and Honoring Stacey Park Milbern appeared first on AAPD.| AAPD
For many disabled people, showing up at a protest requires planning. Will there be an ASL interpreter or will you need to find a volunteer? Will the space be wheelchair accessible? For me, as a Deafblind person, I need a seat or table for my Braille computer and keyboard. Organizers who share detailed accessibility […] The post Protesting While Deafblind appeared first on AAPD.| AAPD
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Prior to July 26, 1990, individuals with disabilities routinely faced discrimination, overt hostility, and explicit ableism without any protections or avenues for recourse. The harm was immense; community members were turned away from jobs, denied promotions, removed from stores, refused basic accommodations, and regularly battled public spaces designed without regard for anyone other than fully […] The post Disability Pride Month & 35 Years of the ADA: Protecting Rights in Peril appeared f...| AAPD
Over 35 years ago, I introduced the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the House of Representatives. It took more than a year for Congress to move the bill to passage with a litany of hearings meant to stop the bill in its tracks. My former colleagues, Republican and Democrat, worked hard to demonstrate the […] The post Inclusive Spaces Carry on the Legacy of the ADA appeared first on AAPD.| AAPD
The American Association of People with Disabilities is a convener, connector, and catalyst for change, increasing the political and economic power of people with disabilities.| AAPD
If you wish to view this resource as a PDF, click here. If you wish to view this resource as a Word document, click here. March 20, 2025 Contact: Rachita Singh, rsingh@aapd.com What is Happening at the Department of Education? On March 20, President Trump issued an Executive Order entitled “Improving Education by Empowering […]| AAPD
Last Updated February 4, 2025 at 5:25pm ET Note: This resource is based on a rapidly evolving situation and will be updated as we receive more information. UPDATE from February 4, 2025: On the evening of February 3, a federal judge ordered the Office of Management and Budget to begin releasing funds. We have heard […]| AAPD
For Immediate Release: December 3, 2024 Contact: Jess Davidson, jdavidson@aapd.com; 202-465-5528 WASHINGTON – Today the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), inviting public comment on its proposed regulation to stop the practice of issuing new 14c certificates to employers, and to phase the use of existing 14c certificate […]| AAPD
Disability Mentoring Day (DMD) is a large-scale national effort coordinated by AAPD to promote career development for students and job-seekers with disabilities through career exploration and ongoing mentoring relationships.| AAPD
