Advocacy Resources
Explaining What the Government Shutdown Means for Disability and Food Programs In Plain Language
Update as of October 27, 2025: The government has been shut down for four weeks, with no end in sight. Congress has failed to pass a bill funding t...
Oct 14, 2025
Medicaid State Advocacy Guides
Jul 03, 2025
AAPD Advocacy Guide
To access this resource as a Word document, click here. To access this resource as a PDF, click here. What does it mean to advocate? Advocac...
Jul 02, 2025
Reject Harmful Cuts to Medicaid
To access this resource as a Word document, click here. To access this resource as a PDF, click here. The Issue Medicaid supports over 70 million A...
Jul 02, 2025
Action Alert: Senate Budget Reconciliation Update
Last Updated July 3 at 9:45 AM ET Note: This resource is based on a rapidly evolving situation and will be updated as we receive more information. ...
Jun 28, 2025
Accessible Organizing: Tips for Protest Organizers and Disabled Protesters
To view this resource as a PDF, click here. Note: This resource is not intended to be legal advice and should not be used as such. These are tips f...
Jun 25, 2025
Explaining The House Budget Reconciliation Bill And Its Impact on Disabled People In Plain Language
On May 22nd, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a budget reconciliation bill by just one vote. The bill contains many provisions that w...
May 25, 2025
Budget Reconciliation 101: Explaining Budget Reconciliation in Congress
To access this resource as a PDF, click here. To access this resource as a Word Document, click here. What Is Reconciliation? The House and Senate...
May 25, 2025
Election 2024 Policy Brief: Project 2025, People with Disabilities, and Other Marginalized Communities
Note: AAPD is nonpartisan and does not support or oppose any candidate for office. We do urge individuals with disabilities and their allies to tho...
Oct 29, 2024
Election 2024 Policy Brief: HHS’s New Section 504 and Section 1557 Regulations
Note: AAPD is nonpartisan and does not support or oppose any candidate for office. We do urge individuals with disabilities and their allies to tho...
Oct 29, 2024
Election 2024 Policy Brief: Improvements to the Care Economy Since 2020
Note: AAPD is nonpartisan and does not support or oppose any candidate for office. We do urge individuals with disabilities and their allies to tho...
Oct 29, 2024
Election 2024 Policy Brief: DOT Improves Air Travel for Passengers with Disabilities
Note: AAPD is nonpartisan and does not support or oppose any candidate for office. We do urge individuals with disabilities and their allies to tho...
Oct 29, 2024