Press Releases
NGA Chair Governor Jack Markell (DE) Releases Blueprint on the Employment of People with Disabilities
AAPD calls on Governors to utilize new recommendations
August 2, 2013 | AAPD Press Team
AAPD President and CEO Mark Perriello’s remarks at the Justice for All (JFA) awards
Calls on disability community to dream big
July 23, 2013 | AAPD Press Team
In commemoration of the 23rd Anniversary of the ADA, AAPD releases our President and CEO Mark Perriello’s remarks as prepared for delivery at the Justice for All (JFA) awards. AAPD honored Senator Max Baucus (MT-D) and former Senator Robert Dole (KS-R), and both Senator Baucus and Tom Harkin (D-IA) spoke at the event. AAPD awarded Dan Habib, the Filmmaker in Residence at the University of New Hampshire's Institute on Disability, with the JFA Champion Grassroots Award and Joyce Bender, AAPD past chair and founder/CEO of Bender Consulting Services, with the JFA Corporate Award. Read More »
AAPD Applauds Appointment of Claudia Gordon as Public Engagement Advisor at the White House
July 19, 2013 | AAPD Press Team
AAPD Applauds Appointment of Claudia Gordon as Public Engagement Advisor at the White House Read More »
AAPD Applauds Senate Confirmation Of Tom Perez for Labor Secretary
Tom Perez is the Right Choice for Americans with Disabilities
July 18, 2013 | AAPD Press Team
Tom Perez is the Right Choice for Americans with Disabilities Read More »
AAPD Applauds Senate Vote To Finally Advance Nomination Of Tom Perez
Look Forward To Speedy Confirmation
July 17, 2013 | AAPD Press Team
The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), the nation’s largest disability rights organization, commends the Senate for finally allowing President Obama’s nominee for Labor Secretary, Tom Perez, to move for a confirmation vote. Read More »
AAPD Looks Forward to the Recommendations of the Federal Commission on Long-Term Care
First public hearing held today
June 27, 2013 | AAPD Press Team
Today, the Commission on Long-Term Care held its first public meeting to address America’s long-term services and supports needs. Read More »
AAPD Announces Its 2013 Interns
Students with disabilities from across the country in D.C. to work in government, non-profit, and private sectors
June 21, 2013 | AAPD Press Team
The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is pleased to announce the 2013 AAPD summer internship program has begun. For ten weeks, students and recent graduates with disabilities from across the country will contribute their skills and talents to employers across Washington, DC. Read More »
AAPD Elects New Board Chair
Fred Maahs brings leadership and philanthropy to AAPD
June 21, 2013 | AAPD Press Team
Today, the Board of Directors of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) elected Fred J. Maahs, Jr. as the organization’s Board Chair. Read More »
