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“I’m Not Remarkable,” and That’s the Point

Starring in a big commercial was never on my bucket list, mostly because I never believed it was something that could happen to me. It felt too distant, too unlikely, especially in my early twenties. Opportunities like this weren’t designed with people like me...

Women’s History Month 2026: Highlighting Disabled Women

Today may be the last day of Women's History Month, but AAPD celebrates disabled women year-round. In the past year, AAPD has published many profiles of impactful people with disabilities on our blog, many of which have featured disabled women who have shaped our...

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The Disability Vote Matters

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

Nov 03, 2025

Queer Disability History Can’t Be Neutral

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 ...

Oct 21, 2025

Introducing the 2025 Fall Internship Program Cohort

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

Oct 16, 2025

Disability and the Land in Wahkôtowin

Content warning: this post discusses disturbing topics including environmental disasters, wildfires, Indigenous residential schools, death, and edu...

Oct 13, 2025

I am autistic. No, I don’t want a cure.

Content warning: this post discusses disturbing topics such as eugenics and anti-autistic ableism. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made an announcemen...

Sep 30, 2025

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