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Explaining What the Government Shutdown Means for Disability and Food Programs In Plain Language

Advocacy Resources, Plain Language AAPD Explainers

Update as of October 27, 2025: The government has been shut down for four weeks, with no end in sight. Congress has failed to pass a bill funding the government. This leaves millions without critical programs, On October 22, at least 25 states announced that...

Medicaid State Advocacy Guides

Advocacy Resources, Medicaid Defense Hub

Learn how to advocate to your House Representatives and Senators, with state-specific talking points and legislator information Medicaid State Advocacy Guides Click on your state to download your state-specific Medicaid Advocacy GuideAlabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas...

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AAPD Advocacy Guide

To access this resource as a Word document, click here. To access this resource as a PDF, click here. What does it mean to advocate? Advocac...

Jul 02, 2025

Reject Harmful Cuts to Medicaid

To access this resource as a Word document, click here. To access this resource as a PDF, click here. The Issue Medicaid supports over 70 million A...

Jul 02, 2025

Action Alert: Senate Budget Reconciliation Update

Last Updated July 3 at 9:45 AM ET Note: This resource is based on a rapidly evolving situation and will be updated as we receive more information. ...

Jun 28, 2025

Accessible Organizing: Tips for Protest Organizers and Disabled Protesters

To view this resource as a PDF, click here. Note: This resource is not intended to be legal advice and should not be used as such. These are tips f...

Jun 25, 2025

Explaining The House Budget Reconciliation Bill And Its Impact on Disabled People In Plain Language

On May 22nd, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a budget reconciliation bill by just one vote. The bill contains many provisions that w...

May 25, 2025

Budget Reconciliation 101: Explaining Budget Reconciliation in Congress

To access this resource as a PDF, click here. To access this resource as a Word Document, click here. What Is Reconciliation? The House and Senate...

May 25, 2025

Election 2024 Policy Brief: Project 2025, People with Disabilities, and Other Marginalized Communities

Note: AAPD is nonpartisan and does not support or oppose any candidate for office. We do urge individuals with disabilities and their allies to tho...

Oct 29, 2024

Election 2024 Policy Brief: HHS’s New Section 504 and Section 1557 Regulations

Note: AAPD is nonpartisan and does not support or oppose any candidate for office. We do urge individuals with disabilities and their allies to tho...

Oct 29, 2024

Election 2024 Policy Brief: Improvements to the Care Economy Since 2020

Note: AAPD is nonpartisan and does not support or oppose any candidate for office. We do urge individuals with disabilities and their allies to tho...

Oct 29, 2024

Election 2024 Policy Brief: DOT Improves Air Travel for Passengers with Disabilities

Note: AAPD is nonpartisan and does not support or oppose any candidate for office. We do urge individuals with disabilities and their allies to tho...

Oct 29, 2024

Plain Language Definitions – Voting Words and Terms

What are local, state, and federal elections? There are three different levels of elected office: local offices, state offices, and federal offices...

Jan 31, 2024