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I was a bundle of nerves as I shuffled through the long halls of the Russell Senate Office Building on February 10th. I was heading to a congressio...

Black History Month offers a moment to reflect on the people whose creativity, resilience, and leadership continue to shape our shared future. At A...

I often surprise people in my community when I tell them that I don’t drive. They inevitably respond, “Then how did you get here?” While I wish my ...

Resources: Provide or Receive Support in Minnesota Contribute to or receive mutual aid in Minnesota through the Community Aid Network. Email commun...

In January 2025, just two weeks before President Trump’s second inauguration, I was approved by the state of Wisconsin to receive Home and Communit...

As an Autistic, multi-disabled person, working in the theater industry can be challenging. It’s not often you see disabled representation in ...

This year, AAPD marked 30 years of advancing disability rights and leadership under a theme that feels more urgent than ever: Powered by Community....

“…and when we speak we are afraid our words will not be heard nor welcomed but when we are silent we are still afraid So it is better to spea...

May 24, 2024, is a date I will never forget. Before last year, I didn’t fully understand the struggles faced by people with disabilities. I k...

This Election Day, local elections across the country will shape the policies and choose the leaders that influence our daily lives. In addition to...

Can a historian’s work be linked to activism while still giving a fair and balanced account of history? As a Master’s of Public History student at ...

The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is pleased to announce its 2025 Fall Internship Program Cohort! The Fall Internship Pro...