Legislation
Department of Veterans Affairs
Title 38 of the U.S. Code establishes the Department of Veterans Affairs and provides for veterans benefits including healthcare, employment and education and also addresses disability compensation, housing for disabled veterans, rehabilitation and accessible automobiles and adaptive equipment.
Department of Defense
The National Defense Authorization Act is passed biennially and authorizes funding for the Department of Defense, including provisions related to disability retirement pay. AAPD monitors current law and proposed legislation related to disabled veterans. For more information on current issues, click here. Also see the Department of Veterans Affairs for veterans related legislation.
Latest News
- The American Association of People with Disabilities Welcomes Introduction of Voter Empowerment Act
Lara Schwartz | 05/17/2012
- AAPD Interfaith Initiative Director Ginny Thornburgh honored for advocacy and outreach
Lara Schwartz | 05/16/2012
