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Building Power at Headache on the Hill

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Disability Voting Rights Partnership at the 2026 Selma Jubilee

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For Immediate Release: March 2, 2026 Contact: Jess Davidson, jdavidson@aapd.com; 202-465-5528 WASHINGTON, DC and SELMA, AL – Every year, organizers and community members from across the country gather for the Selma Jubilee, a powerful event that honors the legacy of...

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American Association of People with Disabilities Response to House Passage of the SAVE America Act

For Immediate Release: February 13, 2026 Contact: Jess Davidson, jdavidson@aapd.com; 202-465-5528 Washington, D.C. – Earlier this week, the U.S. Th...

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