Press Releases

The American Association of People with Disabilities Welcomes Introduction of Voter Empowerment Act

Legislation aims to restore and protect voting rights for millions of Americans

May 17, 2012  |  Lara Schwartz

Legislation aims to restore and protect voting rights for millions of Americans Read More »

AAPD Interfaith Initiative Director Ginny Thornburgh honored for advocacy and outreach

May 16, 2012  |  Lara Schwartz

Washington, D.C. – The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), the nation’s largest cross-disability civil rights organization, announced that Ginny Thornburgh, AAPD’s Interfaith Initiative Director, will be honored in New York City at the United Spinal “From Within” conference on Saturday, May 19. Read More »

People with Disabilities Still Left Behind In Transportation Debates

560,000 People with Disabilities Never Leave Their Homes Due to Transportation Difficulties

May 9, 2012  |  Lara Schwartz

Washington, D.C. – As conferees begin debating how to move forward with the federal transportation reauthorization, two civil rights organizations are highlighting massive disparities in transportation access for people with disabilities. Read More »

Disability Community Remembers George Hodgins and Other Disabled Victims of Domestic Violence

March 28, 2012  |  AAPD Press Team

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL), the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), Not Dead Yet and other disability rights organizations will be holding a vigil in Farragut Square Park from 6-8 PM this Friday, March 30th, in memory of disabled people murdered by their families and caretakers. Read More »

AAPD Praises Selection of John Register, AAPD Board Member and Paralympic Athlete to be Obama Re-election Campaign Co-chair

February 23, 2012  |  AAPD Press Team

The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) applauded the selection of AAPD board member John Register as co-chair of President Obama’s re-election campaign. Read More »

AAPD Announces Publication of Amazing Gifts: Stories of Faith, Disability, and Inclusion

February 17, 2012  |  AAPD Press Team

The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), the nation’s largest cross-disability membership organization, is pleased to announce the release of Amazing Gifts: Stories of Faith, Disability, and Inclusion, by the Alban Institute. Read More »

Designer Marc Ecko to Film Models from Disability Community for American Association of People With Disabilities Gala

Film Will Showcase Ecko Designs and Personal Stories of Community Members

February 6, 2012  |  AAPD Press Team

Designer Marc Ecko to Film Models from Disability Community for American Association of People With Disabilities Gala Film will showcase Ecko designs and personal stories of community members. Read More »

AAPD Applauds American Sign Language in Super Bowl

February 1, 2012  |  AAPD Press Team

In response to an announcement that Miss Deaf America, Rachel Mazique, will perform the National Anthem and America the Beautiful in American Sign Language (ASL) at the upcoming Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis on February 5, 2012, AAPD President and CEO issued the following statement...   Read More »