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Binders, Bus Routes, and Ballots

On this Juneteenth, the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) wants to highlight one of our 2025 REV UP (Register, Educate, Vote, Use your Power) grantees, Saint-Osei McClendon. The REV UP Movement Grants fund one-time projects and are designed to...

DOJ Memo Is Attempting to Turn Back the Clock on Integration and Olmstead’s Promise

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For Immediate Release: June 18, 2026 Contact: Jess Davidson, jdavidson@aapd.com; 202-465-5528 WASHINGTON - Today, just days before the 27th anniversary of the landmark Olmstead v. LC decision, the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) learned of an...

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AAPD Outraged by Unlawful Transfer of Special Education, Civil Rights Offices From Department of Education to Other Agencies

For Immediate Release: June 16, 2026 Contact: Jess Davidson, jdavidson@aapd.com; 202-465-5528 WASHINGTON, DC — The American Association of ...

Jun 16, 2026

Introducing the Summer Internship Program Cohort of 2026

The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is pleased to announce the Summer Internship Program Cohort of 2026. Nearly 25 years ag...

Jun 15, 2026

Medicaid Work Requirements FAQ

To view this resource as a PDF, click here. On June 1, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued an Interim Final Rule (I...

Jun 11, 2026

Important Update on Medicaid Work Requirements

New Federal Guidance Implements Policy That, Research Shows, Will Not Increase Employment and Unenrolls Eligible Individuals From Medicaid Coverage...

Jun 01, 2026

AAPD Relieved by Supreme Court’s Preservation of Access to Mifepristone; Remains Vigilant Amid Continued Threats

For Immediate Release: May 27, 2026 Contact: Jess Davidson, communications@aapd.com; 202-465-5528 WASHINGTON, DC — On May 14, the U.S. Supreme Cour...

May 27, 2026

Disability Power on the Hill 2026: Voices, Advocacy, and Community in Action

From May 11-15, the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) hosted its 3rd annual Disability Power on the Hill event. 72 disability...

May 26, 2026

Leading Disability Organizations: Delaying Section 504 Compliance is Unacceptable

For Immediate Release: May 18, 2026 Contact: Naomi Hess, communications@aapd.com; 202-873-4011 WASHINGTON, DC — AAPD and the undersigned disability...

May 18, 2026

American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) Opposes Federal Extension of Section 504 Compliance for Digital Accessibility

For Immediate Release: May 12, 2026 Contact: Jess Davidson, jdavidson@aapd.com; 202-465-5528 WASHINGTON – On Thursday, May 7, 2026, the US D...

May 12, 2026

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DOJ Memo Is Attempting to Turn Back the Clock on Integration and Olmstead’s Promise

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AAPD Outraged by Unlawful Transfer of Special Education, Civil Rights Offices From Department of Education to Other Agencies

Introducing the Summer Internship Program Cohort of 2026

Medicaid Work Requirements FAQ

Important Update on Medicaid Work Requirements

AAPD Relieved by Supreme Court’s Preservation of Access to Mifepristone; Remains Vigilant Amid Continued Threats

Disability Power on the Hill 2026: Voices, Advocacy, and Community in Action

Leading Disability Organizations: Delaying Section 504 Compliance is Unacceptable

American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) Opposes Federal Extension of Section 504 Compliance for Digital Accessibility

Disabled Advocates Head to Congress for AAPD Disability Power on the Hill 2026

AAPD Applauds Reintroduction of HCBS Access Act

Real Progress Towards Disability Representation at ReelAbilities Film Festival

2026 REV UP Movement Grants

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