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Disability Mentoring Day promotes career development for students/job-seekers with disabilities nationwide through job shadowing and hands-on career exploration.
Pictured with the students (from left to right) are Terri Fitzpatrick, LANXESS VP of Communications, Sandra Presutti, LANXESS Human Resources, Joyce Bender, President of Bender Consulting and DMD Local Coordinator for the Pittsburgh area, and David Hale, AAPD Program Manager.
Disability Vote Project addresses the fundamental inequalities faced by
this nation's voters with disabilities, and works in a nonpartisan manner to ensure they are provided full accessibility to all polling places and voting equipment.
Working with Congress and the Administration to promote bipartisan legislation and policy that will further the ability of people with disabilities to live independently, contribute to society, pursue meaningful careers and enjoy self-determination.
Kelby Brick, Director, Legal & Regulatory Affairs at HOVRS, a video relay services provider, speaking at an AAPD-Cornell University Technology & Employment forum in Washington D.C.
AAPD has grown to more than 100,000 members.
We are proud that so many have supported our efforts to protect programs and policies that empower children and adults with disabilities.
