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Beatitudes for Friends and Family
By Ginny Thornburgh | November 22, 2012
May we work to create a world where all are valued, all are enjoyed, and all are given opportunities to be useful. Learn More »
Blog Category: Interfaith
The Power of Stories
By Evan Petrone | November 13, 2012
Storytelling is one of the most powerful tools we have to change attitudes about the gifts and needs of people with disabilities. Learn More »
Blog Category: Interfaith
Historic Church in the Nation’s Capital Launches Groundbreaking Ceremony for Increased Accessibility
By Asantewaa Nkrumah-Ture | October 22, 2012
After a journey of almost 20 years in the making, Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ, Washington, DC, a church founded by former slaves in the late 1880s, held a sacred groundbreaking ceremony on September 30 to begin renovations to assure accessibility to members and others in the community. Learn More »
Blog Category: Interfaith, Accessibility
When Bad Things Happen to Good People
By Ginny Thornburgh | September 25, 2012
In 1978, Rabbi Harold Kushner published When Bad Things Happen to Good People, a discussion of the theological framework for human suffering. Learn More »
Blog Category: Interfaith
The Interfaith Initiative
By Heather Rasmussen | August 13, 2012
This summer at AAPD was my first internship ever. This means that I had to learn from scratch how to work in a professional environment: how to dress, how to interact with co-workers, and what to say and NOT to say in certain circumstances. I also learned a great amount about the disability community and the issues we face. Learn More »
Blog Category: Disability culture, Interfaith
Mark's Weekly Message
By Mark Perriello | August 10, 2012
As you read this, I am in Israel with a delegation of civil rights and civil liberties advocates. We are participating in “Project Interchange,” an educational seminar designed to give American and other international leaders a first-hand understanding of issues in Israel. Learn More »
Blog Category: Interfaith
29 Religious Organizations Support Expanded Medicaid Services in States
By Ginny Thornburgh | August 1, 2012
Today, August 1, 2012, the religious community sent letters encouraging the nation’s Governors and State Legislators to support participation in the expanded Medicaid program authorized by the Affordable Care Act. Learn More »
Blog Category: Health and Benefits, Interfaith
Amazing Gifts
By Heather Rasmussen | July 31, 2012
Last Thursday, July 26th, was the 22nd anniversary of the ADA. It was also the day that AAPD presented its 2012 Justice for All awards. Learn More »
Blog Category: Disability culture, Interfaith
Two Weeks at AAPD
By Heather Rasmussen | June 18, 2012
I've been interning here at AAPD for two weeks now, and I think I'm finally getting the hang of things. This is my first internship, so honestly it was rough at first. Learn More »
Blog Category: Workplace and Employment, Interfaith, Accessibility, Disability Rights
Alban Institute creates "Amazing Gifts" Facebook Page
By Mike Minnicino | April 19, 2012
The Alban Institute is pleased to announce that it has set up a Facebook page called “Amazing Gifts,” where people can post and comment on stories of faith, disability, and inclusion. Learn More »
