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Paratransit Passenger Princess

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 answer were fast and simple, 9 times out of 10 I end up having to educate my conversation partner about the frustrating,...

AAPD Resources and News Sources Amidst ICE Violence

Resources: Provide or Receive Support in Minnesota Contribute to or receive mutual aid in Minnesota through the Community Aid Network. Email communityaidnetworkmn@gmail.com to receive household goods and food distributions. Donate on their website or via Venmo with...

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At the Corner of Broken and Brown

I was born at the intersection of Broken Street and Brown Avenue. These are not literal roadways nor locations that can be found on Google Maps. In...

Sep 23, 2025

Medicaid Cuts Are Going To Threaten the Autonomy of Disabled Americans

Growing up, I was stripped of my autonomy in medical spaces. Mental health was stigmatized in my family and culture, so I didn’t feel comfortable s...

Aug 29, 2025

Living an Immigrant Life with a Disability

“As an immigrant, you have the fewest rights in this country. So, stay away from controversial issues, stay silent if you can.” This is what a resp...

Aug 22, 2025

Blending the Personal and the Political: An Introduction to AAPD’s Blog Program

We all know that public policy is personal. But there is often so much time and attention devoted to the technicalities of public policy that the h...

Aug 20, 2025

Disability Community Gathers to Celebrate Release of U.S. Quarter Featuring Activist Stacey Park Milbern

On Wednesday, August 13, disabled people and allies gathered at the National Museum of American History to celebrate the release of a new quarter d...

Aug 16, 2025

In Her Own Words: Remembering and Honoring Stacey Park Milbern

On August 13 at 6:00 EDT, the National Museum of American History will host an event celebrating the life and legacy of Stacey Park Milbern and unv...

Aug 08, 2025

Protesting While Deafblind

For many disabled people, showing up at a protest requires planning. Will there be an ASL interpreter or will you need to find a volunteer? ...

Aug 07, 2025

Disability Pride Month & 35 Years of the ADA: Protecting Rights in Peril

Prior to July 26, 1990, individuals with disabilities routinely faced discrimination, overt hostility, and explicit ableism without any protections...

Jul 31, 2025

Inclusive Spaces Carry on the Legacy of the ADA

Over 35 years ago, I introduced the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the House of Representatives. It took more than a year for Congress to...

Jul 30, 2025

History of Disability Pride Month

Disability Pride Month is celebrated every July to commemorate the strength and solidarity of the disability community. It takes place in July beca...

Jul 25, 2025

How the Paul G. Hearne Emerging Leader Award Helped Sarah Triano Make Disability History

A black-and-white photo of the 2002 Paul G. Hearne Award recipients: (from left to right) Albert Cheong, Sarah Louise Triano, Peter Cody Hunt, Carr...

Jul 24, 2025

Becoming An Inspirational Story While Disability Rights Are Threatened

“President Biden has a heart of gold for making time for this disabled woman.” “Our current president would never let himself be seen next to someo...

Jul 18, 2025