Power Grid Blog
Profound Effects
By Adam Abosedra | February 28, 2013
Across-the-board spending cuts, known as the “Sequester,” will reduce federal spending by $85 billion and are scheduled to begin tomorrow, unless Congressional leadership and the President are able to reach a compromise. Learn More »
Blog Category: Education
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 »
Blog Category: Disability Rights, Education, Health and Benefits
Tips for Succeeding in College
By TaKeisha Walker | November 8, 2012
Recently the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development and the Kessler Foundation released a study examining factors effecting successful completion of post-secondary education by students with disabilities. Learn More »
Blog Category: Education
INDIVISIBLE – A United Disability Community
By Zach Baldwin | September 13, 2012
As Americans, we stand united with our country and fellow citizens against all threats foreign and domestic. As humans, we stand united as residents on this Earth and, while we may not always agree, share the common goal of trying to create a meaningful life for ourselves and the people we care about. Learn More »
Blog Category: Education, Disability Rights
Legislation is Needed to Protect Students Against Dangerous Disciplinary Practices of Restraints and Seclusion
By David Heymsfeld, AAPD Policy Advisor | September 12, 2012
A March 2012 study by the Department of Education indicated that students with disabilities represent 12% of the school population, but 70% of the cases in which physical restraints are imposed. Learn More »
Blog Category: Education
Bullying & Disability
By Dr. Anjali Forber-Pratt | August 23, 2012
Guest blog from Dr. Anjali Forber-Pratt Learn More »
Blog Category: Education
AAPD and NASCAR rally against bullying
By Sarah Hillware | July 25, 2012
AAPD is taking a big step to expand our horizons! Learn More »
Blog Category: Education, Entertainment
4.0 PARTNER REPORT: BEACON COLLEGE IN LEESBURG, FL
By Dana Fink | July 16, 2012
The AAPD Higher Education team is thrilled to introduce our newest 4.0 Partner, Beacon College. Learn More »
Blog Category: Education, Accessibility
What To Do With Bullies
By Joshua Benjamin | June 28, 2012
Since its release one week ago, the Youtube video of bullied bus monitor Karen Klein has been viewed over seven million times. Learn More »
