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

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For Immediate Release: May 12, 2026 Contact: Jess Davidson, jdavidson@aapd.com; 202-465-5528 WASHINGTON – On Thursday, May 7, 2026, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR) extending the compliance deadline for the...

2026 Election Administration and Voting Survey Comments

March 16, 2026 Submitted via regulations.gov U.S. Election Assistance Commission 633 3rd Street NW Suite 200, Washington, DC 20001 Re: 2026 Election Administration and Voting Survey The American Association of People with Disabilities and the undersigned...

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