Power Grid Blog
Disaster Resources
By Jennah Bedrosian | November 1, 2012
This past week has been hard for many communities across the U.S, including ours. Learn More »
Blog Category: Accessibility
Victory!
By Mark Perriello | October 26, 2012
Monday was a big deal for the disability community and anyone who supports our equality. Learn More »
Blog Category: Health and Benefits, Voting
That is not a typo, it is the stark reality
By Dana Fink | October 25, 2012
Taking place every October, NDEAM is a national campaign to raise awareness about the issues people with disabilities face in the workplace. Learn More »
Blog Category: Workplace and Employment
Introducing our New Director of Workplace & Leadership Programs
By TaKeisha S. Walker | October 24, 2012
My name is TaKeisha S. Walker and I am the new Director of Workplace & Leadership Programs at the AAPD. Learn More »
Blog Category: Disability culture
Meet Evan!
By Evan Petrone | October 23, 2012
My name is Evan, and I am from the great state of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. Learn More »
Blog Category: Disability culture
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
Mark's Weekly Message
By Mark Perriello | October 19, 2012
Give Rise to Pride. Learn More »
Blog Category: Disability culture
Disability Mentoring Day
By Dana Fink | October 18, 2012
Yesterday, a few members of the AAPD team had the opportunity to travel to New York for one of my favorite days of the year: Disability Mentoring Day. Learn More »
Blog Category: Workplace and Employment
Reminding Congress of the Spirit of the ADA
By Julie Arostegui | October 17, 2012
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is the cornerstone of disability rights. Learn More »
Blog Category: Disability Rights
Report Finds that State and Federal Government Discriminate Against Parents with Disabilities
By David Heymsfeld, AAPD Policy Advisor | October 16, 2012
A recent comprehensive report by the National Council on Disability concludes there is “persistent, systemic, and pervasive discrimination” against people with disabilities who choose to become parents. Learn More »
