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The Thornburgh Family Lecture Series in Disability Law and Policy
By Kimberly Carson, AAPD Guest blogger | September 24, 2012
At the University of Pittsburgh Learn More »
Blog Category: Disability culture
Mark's Weekly Message
By Mark Perriello | September 21, 2012
Last week AAPD held our annual staff retreat and we asked you to share what you would like to see from AAPD in the coming year. Learn More »
Blog Category: Disability Rights
AAPD Powerbrokers
By Sarah McCall | September 19, 2012
Every year AAPD hosts its Leadership Awards GALA, or as AAPD Board Chair Joyce Bender calls it, “the Academy Awards of the disability community”. Learn More »
Blog Category: Disability Rights
The Health Care Reform Law Includes Important Programs to Enable People with Disabilities to Receive the Services They Need at Home Rather than in Institutions
By David Heymsfeld, AAPD Policy Advisor | September 18, 2012
The Affordable Care Act established several programs to encourage greater use of home and community based services. Learn More »
Blog Category: Health and Benefits
Mark's Weekly Message
By Mark Perriello | September 14, 2012
We're currently spending the day off site at our annual staff retreat. Learn More »
Blog Category: Disability culture
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
My First Convention!
By Jennah Bedrosian | September 10, 2012
Last week I attended the 2012 Democratic National Convention for the first time. Learn More »
Blog Category: Disability culture
Take action to prevent segregation and protect community living!
By Mark Perriello | September 7, 2012
Blog Category: Disability Rights, Housing
Paralympics -- hard core sports and great TV
By Lara Schwartz | September 5, 2012
2012 London Paralympic games Learn More »
