2006 Annual Report
Organizing the Disability Community
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Mission Statement
The mission of AAPD is to organize the disability community to be a powerful force for change—politically, socially, and economically.2006—Year in Review
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Message from AAPD's Board Chair and President & CEO
Message from AAPD's Board Chair and President & CEO
Thanks to your support and advocacy, in 2006 AAPD continued to expand and broaden its impact on the disability rights movement.
The rights of all people with all disabilities were represented on the Medicaid Commission (which had been appointed in 2005 by Health and Human Services Secretary Mick Leavitt) by AAPD's Senior Director for Public Policy and Outreach, Gwen Gillenwater, the only voting member of the Commission from the disability community.
In 2006, AAPD also placed a strong focus on the next generation of disability leaders through its Leadership Development Programs. At the AAPD Leadership Gala in March, three extraordinary disability rights leaders were recognized with awards. In the summer, 18 college students with disabilities participated in AAPD internship programs in Washington, DC, where they worked in Members' offices on Capitol Hill and in information technology offices of Federal Agencies. And in October, almost 16,000 young people and jobseekers with disabilities participated in AAPD's Disability Mentoring Day Program in every state plus many international locations.
An additional 1000 Mobility Vehicle and Access loans were made to AAPD members in 2006 through our partnership with the Digital Federal Credit Union (DCU). The total amount of these loans made to AAPD members (since the partnership was forged in 2002) exceeded the $150 million mark in 2006.
AAPD created a Telecommunications and Technology Policy Initiative and hired Jenifer Simpson, previously at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and a mother of a son with a disability, to be its Senior Director. AAPD co-hosted an historic disability vote conference that assembled a diverse coalition of disability vote advocates for best practices education and long-term planning. One of the summit's significant outcomes was the creation of the Disability Vote Alliance, a state and national partnership for disability vote mobilization.
AAPD hosted its fifth annual AAPD Leadership Gala in Washington, DC, which was co-emceed by The Honorable Tony Coelho and esteemed journalist Judy Woodruff. Keynote remarks were provided by Health and Human Services Secretary Mick Leavitt and award presenters included U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Chair Cari Dominguez. The award acceptance remarks made by Barbara Easterling, Anisha Imhoff- Kerr, John D. Kemp and Megan O'Neil were powerful and inspired increased advocacy in all attendees.
And then in November's national elections, thanks to the ongoing national coalition work of AAPD's Disability Vote Project, 41% of Americans were able to cast their votes privately and independently using accessible touch screen voting machines for the first time in history.
None of this or other program highlights we share in this report could have been possible without the support of AAPD's members, donors, Board of Directors, volunteers, advocates and staff. On behalf of AAPD, we extend to you our deepest thanks for all that you do for AAPD and for the disability rights movement – it is your support and commitment that makes our work at AAPD possible.
"When AAPD speaks, we want Capitol Hill to hear us clearly, and we think you do. Just look at the quality and caliber of people in this room. Unbelievable—members of congress, corporate America—thank you for caring and acting with us and on our behalf. People with disabilities are building a magnificent tomorrow right here today."
John D. Kemp
2006 Henry B. Betts Award recipient, speaking at the 2006 AAPD Leadership GalaHelen Roth, Chair, AAPD Board of Directors
Andrew J. Imparato, President and CEO, AAPD
AAPD is ... Advocating for disability rights and creating strong bipartisan alliances
Legislative Activities
- Working with Congress in 2006, AAPD led efforts around restoration of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), to restore the ADA's original intent, in light of Supreme Court decisions that have substantially narrowed the legislation's protected class and resulted in Courts agreeing with employers and businesses — not people with disabilities — more than 90% of the time. AAPD worked closely with House Judiciary Chairman Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) and House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD) and with the broader disability community on the introduction of HR 6258, the "Americans with Disabilities Restoration Act of 2006," which sought to replace certain language in the ADA ("against an individual with a disability") with National Council on Disability-recommended language ("on the basis of disability") to harmonize the ADA with other civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination "on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, and sex."
- AAPD also worked with the offices of Senators Edward Kennedy (D-MA) and Mike DeWine (R-OH) on the creation of new legislation, CLASS Act – the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act – to help protect people with disabilities and senior citizens who often are forced to impoverish themselves when they need long-term services and supports.
Telecommunications and Technology Policy Initiative
With the hiring of Jenifer Simpson from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), AAPD launched its first-ever Telecommunications and Technology Policy Initiative, to provide leadership on a national scale as follows:
- ensuring disability accessibility safeguards in Senate and House broadband telecommunications legislation in Congress;
- protesting steps taken by the Federal Communications Commission that would limit closed captioning;
- advancing accessibility standards for new telecommunications and electronic information technology at the U.S. Access Board;
- monitoring and influence policy to ensure fair reform of the Universal Services Funds that support telephone subscribers;
- ensuring accessibility and participation by people with disabilities in the coupon distribution program for the 2009 digital television transition; and
- initiating policy to ensure accessibility and usability of health information technology for people with disabilities.
Advocacy Activities
- Gwen Gillenwater, AAPD's Sr. Director of Public Policy and Outreach, continued her services as just one of 15 voting members of the Medicaid Commission, appointed by Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt, and charged with making recommendations on the future of the Medicaid program for 2007 and beyond. The commission submitted its final report in December 2006.
- AAPD President and CEO Andrew J. Imparato also continued in his role as a Senate appointee to the Social Security Administration Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Advisory Panel, working with diverse stakeholders to develop a bipartisan National Employment Investment Policy to transform approaches to assets, income, healthcare and supports for people with disabilities that is person-centered, culturally competent, and respectful of each person's values and experiences.
- AAPD staff and board members participated in a June 28 public meeting convened by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Commissioner Christine Griffin to address the decline in the number of individuals with targeted disabilities employed by the federal government. Among those providing testimony were AAPD board member Joyce Bender and AAPD staff member Gwen Gillenwater.
- On July 27, 2006, Andrew J. Imparato participated as a panel member in the U.S. Department of Transportation's 16th anniversary of the ADA event, "Continuing the Legacy of Accessible Transportation." It was moderated by Scott Holland PHMSA, ADA Planning Committee Chair, and introduced by Scott Holland and Michael Winter. Leading the panel discussion were Andrew J. Imparato and John Lancaster, Executive Director, National Council on Independent Living. Imparato was presented with Secretary Mineta's Universal Accessible Transportation Award at the event.
Policy Forums
- AAPD continued to work in collaboration with Cornell University's Employment and Disability Institute to host employment policy forums in Washington, DC, focusing on topics of employment and economic self-sufficiency, aimed at educating policy makers and Hill staffers and inform their actions for improved employment outcomes for people with disabilities.
AAPD is ... providing mentoring and job-shadowing opportunities, and creating internship and job opportunities
AAPD's Disability Mentoring Day (DMD) program is designed to promote disability as a central component of diversity recruitment for a more inclusive workforce; dispel employers' fears about hiring people with disabilities; increase confidence among students and job seekers with disabilities; enhance internship and employment opportunities for people with disabilities; and serve as a launch pad to promote a year-round, national effort to foster mentoring and career-exploration opportunities.
In 2006, almost 16,000 students and job seekers with disabilities (mentees) participated in Disability Mentoring Day in every state plus 20 international locations, the largest number in the program's history. High school students comprised the vast majority of the participants. More than 300 local coordinators in local communities coordinated all Disability Mentoring Day activities, all working on a volunteer basis for AAPD. The activities fell into one of these four models: one day job-shadowing; career fairs; career workshops; (i.e. resume and cover letter writing; interviewing techniques, etc.); or a combination of the above. The local coordinators are critical to the continued growth of this program – people like Irene Jones, who is the local coordinator in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
2006 Disability Mentoring Day was launched in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in conjunction with the U.S. Business Leadership Network (USBLN) National Conference. More than 250 high school and college students attended workshops and a career fair with more than 50 booths. AAPD had a strong presence at this event, as a speaker and an exhibitor. The conference also afforded AAPD the chance to publicize Disability Mentoring Day to the students, as well as to parents, educators, and rehabilitation counselors.
"This may have been the best day of my career. It certainly was the most rewarding one I've had here."
A mentor at Turtle Back Zoo,
West Orange, NJEconomic empowerment is at the heart of civil rights for people with disabilities. By building relationships between mentees and mentors working in fields that interest them and building a year-round career exploration program, Disability Mentoring Day helps to create a pipeline of qualified workers and gives people with disabilities greater direction and motivation.
"Though small, the Idaho Falls DMD program is on target with helping place students with disabilities in their dream job for a day. Says Jones, even the Mayor of Idaho Falls serves as a mentor!"
Irene Jones,
Local Coordinator, Idaho Falls"The most important thing I learned is that there is a job out there for me."
A mentee in Idaho Falls, IDAAPD recognizes the 2006 Disability Mentoring Day Program Sponsors:
Lead Sponsor: Darden Restaurants; Lead Public Sponsor: U.S. Social Security Administration; Lead National Corporate Sponsor: Verizon; National Corporate Sponsors: Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Microsoft, Pitney Bowes, and SunTrust; and SAP (sponsor of Disability Mentoring Link).
AAPD is ... taking a stand for equality and empowerment for voting rights and equality.
AAPD's Disability Vote Project
The mission of AAPD's Disability Vote Project (DVP) is to address the fundamental inequalities faced by this nation's voters with disabilities, and work in a nonpartisan manner to ensure that they are provided full accessibility to the entire voting process, including all polling places and voting equipment, and to register and turn out voters with strong disability interests.
2006 was a year of significant development for DVP.
- Working in close collaboration with our national and state partners, DVP conducted a non-partisan voter education and get-out-the-vote campaign. Over 140 local, state and national disability organizations identified voters with issue-based mailings and phone calls.
- Also with our local and state partners, DVP effectively worked with two major voting system manufacturers to dramatically increase the accessibility of their voting systems and to simplify the administrative procedures that enable accessibility features. These two manufacturers provide equipment in half of America's voting jurisdictions.
- DVP activities and coalitions were expanded in states around the country. The Arizona DVP was formed and funds were obtained to cover costs for its organizer for three years. The Missouri DVP adopted an organizational dues structure. By the end of the year, California, Missouri, Rhode Island and Tennessee had also secured full-time Disability Vote organizers, and six states (Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Nebraska, Wisconsin, and Washington, DC) were close to having full-time Disability Vote organizers.
- Because of AAPD's grassroots efforts, the Election Assistance Commission reported that prior to the November elections, 42% of counties had purchased complete touchscreen or DRE voting systems. 39% of counties had purchased optical scan voting systems with either a touchscreen or ballot marking device for accessible units.
- AAPD also participated in critical litigation to protect the rights of voters with disabilities in this country. In Ohio, we participated in a successful lawsuit that removed major new procedural barriers for groups conducting nonpartisan voter registration drives. And in California, AAPD, along with Paralyzed Veterans of America and the California Council of the Blind, were part of a suit alleging that the Secretary of State and several counties had approved and purchase inaccessible voting systems.
- Finally in 2006, AAPD co-hosted an historic summit, "Closing the Political Participation Cap: National Disability Strategic Summit 2006," with United Cerebral Palsy and The Arc of the United States in Washington, DC, that was devoted to increasing the civic participation of Americans with disabilities. It assembled national and state disability leaders for two days of discussions and planning, including Paul DeGregorio, Chairman of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission. As outcomes, priorities and nonpartisan goals were set for the 2008 elections, more than half a million individuals with disability interests were matched with voter registration files, and a disability vote coalition focused on establishing regular communications and sharing resources was formed.
AAPD recognizes the 2006 Disability Vote Project Sponsors: Carnegie Corporation of New York, The JEHT Foundation, Lucy R. Waletzky, Ruth McCormick Tankersley Charitable Trust, Shefa Fund, and all 2006 sponsors of The Disability Vote Project.
AAPD is ... recognizing today's disability rights leaders and helping to create and inspire tomorrow's leaders.
Leadership Awards
The Henry B. Betts Award annually honors an individual whose lifetime work has created better quality of life for people with disabilities. In 2006, it was presented at the AAPD Leadership Gala to John D. Kemp, a co-founder of AAPD who has spent his lifetime advocating on behalf of people with disabilities. As said by Marlee Matlin, one of the individuals who nominated Kemp to receive this award, "He is a true champion of the national and international disability community, and his very being is a living model for others to follow."
The Paul G. Hearne/AAPD Leadership Awards were established in the name of AAPD's co-founder to continue Paul's goal of cultivating emerging leaders to carry on the disability rights movement. Two awards were made in 2006 and presented at the AAPD Leadership Gala.
Anisha Imhoff-Kerr is the founder of State of Mine, a nonprofit youth-run advocacy organization that was established in 2003 to promote mental health awareness. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder at the age of eleven, she is a fulltime college student who advocates to reduce stigma in the educational community.
Megan O'Neil is a recognized expert on asset building for people with disabilities. She became a paraplegic in 1995 as the result of a car accident, and it was her own experience as a disabled person that led to her advocacy and activism. It was life on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) that made her realize she wanted more from life and from herself.
Videos highlighting the work of these three award recipients can be found on the AAPD website.
The Linda Chavez-Thompson Award annually recognizes an individual from the labor movement who has demonstrated extraordinary leadership in including people with disabilities and their families as part of the labor movement and U.S. workforce. At the AAPD Leadership Gala, the 2006 award was presented to Barbara Easterling, Secretary-Treasurer of the Communications Workers of America (CWA), who has been very active with numerous disability organizations, including serving as a member of the board of the Spina Bifida Foundation and the Pediatric AIDS Foundation.
AAPD recognizes the Prince Charitable Trusts, sponsor of the Henry B. Betts Award, and the Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation for its support of the Paul G. Hearne/AAPD Leadership Awards.
AAPD's DC Internship Programs
AAPD continued to offer highly-sought internships for college students with disabilities, which pave the way to longer-term internships and employment prospects and open others doors of opportunity for the students who go through these programs. Interns in both programs were also given opportunities during the program for increased networking with business leaders, legislators, and disability rights leaders.
Microsoft-AAPD Federal I.T. Internship Program
Thanks to major funding from Microsoft, the program provided information technology experience in the federal sector, enabling each intern to work with professionals in the I.T. areas of Federal Agencies in Washington, DC. Ten interns from nine different states had placements at the following agencies: Federal Railroad Administration, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Science Foundation, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
MEAF-AAPD Congressional Internship Program
Thanks to major funding from the Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation (MEAF), eight interns from five states and Puerto Rico were afforded the chance to work with Members of Congress at their Capitol Hills offices, to gain a firsthand look at the political and legislative processes. Congressional members hosting the 2006 interns were House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer, Senators Sam Brownback, Michael Enzi, Tom Harkin, Ted Kennedy, John Kerry and Debbie Stabenow, and Representatives John Conyers and Charles Dent.
"I really don't think I could have had a better intern experience; it was fantastic!"
Beth Kolbe, Congressional InternAAPD is ... recognizing champions of disability rights and inspiring increased advocacy.
AAPD's ADA Anniversary Celebration Event
On July 26, the 16th anniversary of the passage of the ADA, AAPD hosted its annual event on Capitol Hill to celebrate this important anniversary and to recognize champions of the ADA with Justice for All Awards. Welcoming comments were made by AAPD executive committee member Cheryl Sensenbrenner. Speakers included Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY) and Rep. Major Owens (D-NY). The honorees were Congressional champions of disability rights, Rep. Jim Ramstad (R-MN) and Rep. Danny Davis (D-IL); ADAPT National Organizer, Bob Kafka; Pennsylvania SILC Executive Director, Corey Rowley; and The Honorable Rick Lazio, Executive Vice President of JP Morgan Chase & Co. and a former member of congress. AAPD also presented a Thomas Paine Award to MIT Professor Ted Selker, in recognition of his important work to help ensure that people with disabilities have the ability to vote privately and independently.
2006 AAPD Leadership Gala
More than 600 diverse stakeholders – business leaders, members of congress and senior members of the Administration, and leaders of the disability and civil rights communities – gathered in Washington, DC on March 8 at the AAPD Leadership Gala, to recognize leaders of the disability rights movement and share in the advocacy. AAPD honored four extraordinary leaders with prestigious awards. The event was co-emceed by The Honorable Tony Coelho and distinguished journalist Judy Woodruff. Keynote remarks were provided by Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt.
At the event, AAPD presented the Henry B. Betts Award to AAPD co-founder John D. Kemp, Paul G. Hearne/AAPD Leadership Awards to Anisha Imhoff-Kerr and Megan O'Neil, and the Linda Chavez-Thompson Award to Barbara Easterling. The recipients' powerful award acceptance remarks embraced all stakeholders and inspired their advocacy.
"We all recognize the importance of the ADA. All of us benefit when people with disabilities are able to participate fully in our lives and in our communities." Mike Leavitt Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Why do we care about accessibility? We think everyone should have an equal opportunity to bring forward their creativity and hard work. We support policies and protect the rights of people with disabilities to participate in the workforce and have a personal interest in seeing that the playing field is leveled."
Mark White
Chief Financial Officer, SAP Americas, Speaking at the 2006 AAPD Leadership GalaDuring her comments, Cari Dominquez, Chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, who presented one of the awards, said, "I just want to say on behalf of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission how important and valuable AAPD is to the work that we do. All of you know that the Commission is a keeper of the ADA – we are entrusted to enforce that law. And I believe that public policy making would suffer greatly if it weren't for the influence and the input and perspective of AAPD. So on behalf of the Commission, I just want to thank all the leadership of AAPD."
The gala, which started with receptions and an exhibit area, and whose highlights were the extraordinary award acceptance remarks, was a powerful reminder of the diversity of the disability rights movement in this country.
AAPD recognizes the 2006 AAPD Leadership Gala's Lead Sponsors: Independence Technology (a Johnson&Johnson company) and SAP; Platinum Sponsor: American Airlines; and all event sponsors. View a full list of sponsors.
AAPD is … making a difference, fostering independence and connecting people with resources and advocacy.
AAPD in 2006 continued to seek ways to refine and expand its Member Benefits program. AAPD's partnership with the Digital Federal Credit Union (DCU), a unique benefit and one of the most popular benefits extended to AAPD members, hit a notable number in 2006: $150 million.
With this partnership that had launched in 2002, affording members the chance to receive Mobility Vehicle Loans or Access Loans, by 2006 AAPD members had been granted loans totaling $150 million. What does this mean to AAPD members? According to members who have received loans by way of the AAPD/DCU member benefits program, they were approved for the loan and had their new vehicle within three weeks, sometimes less. For AAPD member Veronica Bartholomew, a veteran, the loan application and approval were quick and easy, and it took only one week for her to have her new van, lift and all. She says, "I would tell anyone with a disability to go through DCU."
AAPD offers a wide array of benefits in addition to the partnership with DCU, but individuals join for a variety of reasons and tell AAPD how they benefit from their membership and affiliation.
"I want my students to know just how valuable an AAPD membership is."
L.M., AAPD member from Georgia"Thanks for your support in providing AAPD information for the attendees of our upcoming workshop for persons with spinal cord injuries and their family members. It's so important for them to know about all the work AAPD does to advance the rights of people with disabilities."
T.M., AAPD member from Minnesota"I would like a new membership for my director of disability. I feel you provide excellent information on the legal issues of the disabled status."
L.R., AAPD member from MichiganAAPD – Making Connections Electronically
Through its website, www.aapd.com, and free email listserv, Justice for All (JFA), AAPD is providing connections and keeping members and other advocates informed of issues most critical to the disability community. In 2006, we learned from members and advocates how valuable these resources were to them.
"Thanks to the JFA team for the wonderful work that keeps us all informed. It's been invaluable for some of us who are advocates here in Oregon! JFA disseminated information has been very helpful to allow us to know better and do better to achieve results."
Michele R.
AAPD member from Bend, ORAAPD extends its appreciation to IBM for its sponsorship support of the AAPD website.
AAPD is ... Thankful to its 2006 Sponsors
The following list reflects donations and grants made to AAPD between January 1 and December 31, 2006. AAPD gratefully thanks and acknowledges all donors for their support, commitment, and endorsement of AAPD's activities and programming.
AARP AdvaMed AFL-CIO Aid Association of the Blind Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, LLP Alison Hillman American Airlines American Association for Homecare American Liberties Union Foundation AMS Andrew J. Imparato AT&T Bank of America BellSouth Bender Consulting Services Boeing Company Booz Allen Hamilton/Emerging Leadership Program Bristol-Myers Squibb Carnegie Corporation of New York Centech Cheryl Sensenbrenner Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation Cingular Wireless Clear Channel Worldwide Comcast Communications Workers of America Cornell University CSX CTIA-The Wireless Association DaimlerChrysler Darden Restaurants Inc. Digital Federal Credit Union (DCU) DIRECTV Disney World Services Easter Seals Eli Lilly and Co. Epilepsy Foundation FreddieMac Gallaudet University Government of the District of Columbia Gregg Howard Hammerman and Fisch Foundation Hanger Orthopedic Group HealthSouth Helen Roth Hewlett-Packard Hopkins Printing IBM Independence Technology International Institute for Healthcare and Human Development Invacare Issue Dynamics JEHT Foundation John D. Kemp JP Morgan Chase Judy Woodruff Leslie Schmid Lockheed Martin Lucy R. Waletzky Marwood Group Microsoft Corporation Milbank Foundation for Rehabilitation Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation (MEAF) Motorola National Association of Broadcasters National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA) National Structured Settlements Trade Association (NSSTA) NewsCorporation NISH Novartis Oracle Pamela and Barry Fingerhut Philanthropic Fund Paralyzed Veterans of America Pfizer Pitney Bowes Potomac Counsel Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville Prince Charitable Trusts Ralph Boyd Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) Richard Knowles Ruth McCormick Tankersley Charitable Trust SAP America Inc. Seth Sprague Educational & Charitable Trust Sheet Metal Workers International Association Shefa Fund Sprint Sunrise Medical SunTrust Ted Kennedy, Jr. The Honorable and Mrs. Jim Sensenbrenner The Honorable Bob Dole The Honorable Judith Heumann The Honorable Tony Coelho Time Warner TracFone U.S. Department of Education U.S. Social Security Administration Ullico Management Company United Cerebral Palsy United Spinal Association Universal Music Group Verizon Verizon Foundation Viacom Washington Center for Interns Wisconsin Energy Yoshiko Dart "We have come to learn, we have come to support, and we have come to have fun."
Gregg Howard
Independence Technology,
2006 AAPD Leadership Gala Lead Sponsor
AAPD Financial Information
January 1 – December 31, 2006Statement of Activities and Changes in Net Assets
Revenues and Public Support
Member Fees $199,583 Contributions $103,476 Contributions In-Kind $49,649 Program Revenue $261,700 Corporate/Foundation Grants $1,492,475 Government Grants $328,418 Other Income $61,568 Total Public Support and Revenues $2,496,869 Expenses
Program Services $1,873,341 Supporting Expenses $340,684 Total Expenses $2,214,025 Change in Net Assets $282,844 Net Assets, Beginning of Year $1,191,402 Net Assets, End of Year $1,474,246 Statement of Financial Position
Current Assets and Equipment
Cash and Cash Equivalents $1,098,514 Accounts Receivable $133,462 Unconditional Promises to Give $364,500 Prepaid Expenses $4,837 Fixed Assets $26,394 Deposits $5,518 Total Assets $1,633,225 Liabilities and Net Assets
Current Liabilities $158,979 Net Assets/Unrestricted $1,288,116 Net Assets/Temporarily Restricted $186,130 Total Liabilities and Net Assets $1,633,225
Kathleen Behan
Advocate, Alexandria, VAJoyce Bender
Bender Consulting Services Inc., Pittsburgh, PAJames J. Billy
Advocate, Silver Spring, MDRalph Boyd, Jr.
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, McLean, VALinda Chavez-Thompson
AFL-CIO, Washington, DCWendy Elliott-Vandivier
Elliott-Vandivier, Hibbs & Associates, LLC, Philadelphia, PAThe Honorable Judith E. Heumann
Disability Rights Advocate, Washington, DCAlison Hillman
Mental Disability Rights International, Washington, DCAmbassador Bradley Holmes
Global Telecommunications & IT Consultant, Washington, DCVail Horton
Keen Mobility, Portland, ORGregg Howard
Independence Technology, Warren, NJAndrew J. Imparato, President and CEO
American Association of People with Disabilities, Washington, DCEdward Kennedy, Jr.
Marwood Group, New Haven, CTRichard Knowles
SAP Americas, Marietta, GALeslie Schmid
Advocate, Chicago, ILFred Weiner
Gallaudet University, Washington, DCJames Weisman, Immediate Past Chair
United Spinal Association, Jackson Heights, NYFrances West
IBM – IBM Research, Cambridge, MABetty Williams
Arc of Indiana, Richmond, INTony Young
NISH, Vienna, VAHelen Roth, Chair
Disability Policy Consultant, Logan, UTMargaret Staton, Vice-Chair
ELA Foundation, Montecito, CAThe Honorable Tony Coelho, Secretary
Advocate, Arlington, VACheryl Sensenbrenner, Treasurer
Advocate, Alexandria, VA
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