Power Grid Blog
John Register's Inspired Thought - Disability What? What?
By John Register | May 15, 2013
An empowering and bold video blog from John Register, accomplished paralympian who is a long jump silver medalist and proud AAPD Board member Learn More »
Blog Category: Disability Rights
Mark's Weekly Message
By Mark Perriello | March 26, 2013
Soon, the Senate will have another chance to vote on the Disability Treaty. Learn More »
Blog Category: Disability Rights
I've Been Thinking
By Randy Cooper | March 22, 2013
Personally, I believe the CRPD will provide me and other people with disabilities the opportunity to participate in the increasingly global community. Learn More »
Blog Category: Disability Rights, Accessibility
Idealism is Far From Naïve
By Jason Mida | March 14, 2013
Last December the United States Senate failed to ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, by falling short of the 66 votes needed. Learn More »
Blog Category: Disability Rights
Mark's Weekly Message
By Mark Perriello | March 12, 2013
The 2013 Leadership Awards went off without a hitch. Learn More »
Blog Category: Disability Rights
Power to the People!
By Amber Smock | March 4, 2013
When I received the Hearne Award, I felt it belonged not just to me, but all the people in my community, along whose side I fight. Learn More »
Blog Category: Disability Rights
Happy Valentine’s Day!
By Jennah Bedrosian | February 14, 2013
Today is the day of love and though I’m looking forward to sharing today with my very special someone, I always like to remember that only I am responsible for my own happiness. Learn More »
Blog Category: Disability Rights, Disability culture
Mark's Weekly Message
By Mark Perriello | February 12, 2013
Words matter. How you say something, as much as what you say, is just as important. Learn More »
Blog Category: Disability culture, Disability Rights
Sports, Disability, and Equality
By John Register | February 4, 2013
I applaud US Department of Education’s guidance regarding the inclusion of athletes with disabilities into mainstream sporting activities at the K-12 level. Learn More »
Blog Category: Education, Disability Rights, Accessibility
Mark's Weekly Message
By Mark Perriello | February 1, 2013
At this very moment, there is a boy or girl scared and alone, who needs us to speak truth to power. As decent human beings, our silence is tantamount to acquiescence. Learn More »
