All Categories

The Latest

AAPD Releases 2024 Presidential Candidate Survey

For Immediate Release: September 19, 2023 Contact: Jess Davidson, jdavidson@aapd.com WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) released an electoral candidate survey ahead of the second Republican debate. Voters with...

American Association of People with Disabilities Applauds Announcement of Historic HHS Nondiscrimination Regulation

For Immediate Release: September 7, 2023 Contact: Jess Davidson at jdavidson@aapd.com; 970-631-6829 WASHINGTON, DC - Today, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act....

Looking for a specific post or topic? Use the search box below:

Recent Posts

Announcing the 2023 Recipients of the AAPD Paul G. Hearne Emerging Leader Awards

The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is thrilled to recognize the 2023 emerging leaders with disabilities who exemplify lead...

Feb 23, 2023

For Disabled Workers, a Tight Labor Market Opens New Doors

With Covid prompting more employers to consider remote arrangements, employment has soared among adults with disabilities.

Jan 04, 2023

Disabled employee sues Twitter over Musk’s ban on remote work

Nov 17 (Reuters) - Twitter Inc (TWTR.MX) owner Elon Musk's mandate that employees stop working remotely and put in "long hours at high intensity" d...

Jan 04, 2023

American Indian or Alaska Native Workers with Disabilities in the Labor Force

Via U.S. Department of Labor: Researchers in our Office of Disability Employment Policy recently analyzed workforce data on American Indian or Alas...

Jan 04, 2023

Why Is The Employment Gap For People With Disabilities So Consistently Wide?

Via Forbes: Employment rates for people with disabilities go up and down, but never very much.

Jan 04, 2023

NCD urges HCBS strengthening, calls for ‘Community Living Bias’ in view of COVID-19 death toll

The National Council on Disability releases a report examining weaknesses in the home- and community-based services (HCBS) ecosystem, taking stock ...

Nov 16, 2022

Americans with disabilities need an updated long-term care plan, say advocates

Via NPR - Americans with disabilities need an updated long-term care plan, say advocates

Nov 09, 2022

AAPD Statement on the Passing of Lois Curtis, Lead Plaintiff of Landmark Olmstead Decision

The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) mourns the loss of Lois Curtis, a civil rights icon and a champion for justice.

Nov 06, 2022

AAPD’s REV UP Voting Campaign Builds the Power of the Disability Vote in 2022

There are more than 38 million people with disabilities eligible to vote in the 2022 midterm elections.

Nov 04, 2022

Making Voting Accessible Means Millions More Votes

38 Million. That’s the number of eligible voters with disabilities in the U.S. This week, September 12-16, is Disability Voting Rights Week.

Sep 15, 2022

AAPD and NBCUniversal Announce 2022 Recipients of the Tony Coelho Media Scholarship

The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is proud to announce the eight recipients of the 2022 NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Sc...

Sep 13, 2022

Ford Foundation Grants $1M to AAPD to Support Disabled Higher Ed Students and Employees in COVID-19 Landscape

The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is proud to announce that AAPD has received a new $1,000,000 grant from the Ford Founda...

Sep 07, 2022