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

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...

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 People with Disabilities (AAPD) strongly condemns today's announcement by Secretary of Education Linda McMahon that the...

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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

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

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

For Immediate Release: May 11, 2026 Contact: Naomi Hess, communications@aapd.com; 202-873-4011 WASHINGTON, DC — At a time when many disabled people...

May 11, 2026

AAPD Applauds Reintroduction of HCBS Access Act

For Immediate Release: May 4, 2026 Contact: Naomi Hess, communications@aapd.com; 202-873-4011 WASHINGTON, DC — The American Association of People w...

May 04, 2026

Leading Disability Organizations: Delaying Digital Accessibility is Unacceptable

For Immediate Release: April 21, 2026 Contact: Naomi Hess, communications@aapd.com; 202-873-4011 A broad coalition of disability rights organizatio...

Apr 21, 2026

AAPD Statement on DOJ Title II Web Rule Interim Final Rule

For Immediate Release: April 20, 2026 Contact: Jess Davidson, jdavidson@aapd.com; 202-465-5528 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Department of Justice (...

Apr 20, 2026

American Association of People with Disabilities Responds to Executive Order Threatening Vote by Mail

WASHINGTON, DC – The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) strongly condemns President Trump’s Executive Order (EO) titled “Ensur...

Apr 02, 2026

Disability Voting Rights Partnership at the 2026 Selma Jubilee

For Immediate Release: March 2, 2026 Contact: Jess Davidson, jdavidson@aapd.com; 202-465-5528 WASHINGTON, DC and SELMA, AL – Every year, organizer...

Mar 02, 2026

The Access Coalition Releases Unprecedented Suite of Inclusive Design Resources to Transform Retail Spaces

For Immediate Release: February 25, 2026 The Access Coalition, a groundbreaking, multi-company collaboration convened by the American Association o...

Feb 25, 2026

American Association of People with Disabilities Response to House Passage of the SAVE America Act

For Immediate Release: February 13, 2026 Contact: Jess Davidson, jdavidson@aapd.com; 202-465-5528 Washington, D.C. – Earlier this week, the U.S. Th...

Feb 13, 2026