AAPD Mission
The American Association of People with Disabilities is the nation's largest cross-disability organization. We promote equal opportunity, economic power, independent living, and political participation for people with disabilities. Our members, including people with disabilities and our family, friends, and supporters, represent a powerful force for change.
Over 50 million Americans with disabilities and our supporters have the power to achieve full civil rights for all. We are powered by our vision of a community whose voice is heard through the halls of government, in our culture, and in our communities.
On November 23, 2011, AAPD introduced our new logo. The logo incorporates a commonly-known symbol for power to express our confidence in the power of people with disabilities—and our supporters—to achieve equality and opportunity.
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What Powers You?
Your voices, your faces, your stories, and your determination to bring about positive change are the power behind our civil rights movement and behind AAPD. To share your story of what moves, inspires, motivates, and powers you, write to whatpowersyou@aapd.com.
