Health & benefits
AAPD works in communities, states, and on Capitol Hill to promote sound policy priorities to protect and defend the freedoms and rights of people with disabilities to lead healthy, fulfilled lives in our communities. Access to quality, affordable health care is the foundation of an independent, productive life. For people with disabilities, who often have significant health care needs, health care access is crucial. AAPD supports quality physical and mental health care that is accessible, affordable, community-based, self-determined, and responsive to individual needs.
Many people with disabilities benefit from long-term care and support programs such as Medicaid and Social Security. These programs provide medical care, tools such as personal care aides, and other services. AAPD supports full funding of programs that benefit millions of Americans with disabilities. We advocate for an emphasis on community-based care, which provides access to family, employment, community, and full participation. AAPD also supports changes to long-term support programs that will incentivize participation in the work force.
AAPD monitors and advocates health care reform laws and regulations, health information technology policy and legislation, and federal and state funding proposals regarding long-term care.
To find out more about the new health care laws, click here.
Latest News
- NGA Chair Governor Jack Markell (DE) Releases Blueprint on the Employment of People with Disabilities
AAPD Press Team | 08/02/2013
- AAPD President and CEO Mark Perriello’s remarks at the Justice for All (JFA) awards
AAPD Press Team | 07/23/2013
