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

Blog, Health, Resource, Voting

Note: AAPD is nonpartisan and does not support or oppose any candidate for office. We do urge individuals with disabilities and their allies to thoroughly research the candidates who will be on their ballot and consider which candidates demonstrate a commitment to...

American Association of People with Disabilities Applauds Supreme Court Decision to Retain FDA Approval of Mifepristone

Accessibility, Disability Rights, Health, Press Release

Yesterday, the United States Supreme Court announced its unanimous decision in Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. Federal Drug Administration (FDA) not to roll back FDA approval for Mifepristone, claiming that the plaintiffs did not have legal standing to sue.

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AAPD Applauds Historic HHS Rule on Disability Discrimination

For Immediate Release: May 2, 2024 Contact: Jess Davidson at jdavidson@aapd.com; 202-975-0960 WASHINGTON – Yesterday, the Department ...

May 02, 2024

AAPD Celebrates Supreme Court Ruling That Protects Rights of Medicaid Recipients

AAPD responds to the Supreme Court's ruling in HHC v. Talevski, a case with extremely important ramifications for Medicaid recipients, low-income p...

Jun 13, 2023

AAPD Statement: Senate Passes Agreement to Avoid Debt Ceiling Default

For Immediate Release: June 2, 2023 Contact: Jess Davidson at jdavidson@aapd.com or 970-631-6829 WASHINGTON, DC – Late on June 1, 2023, the U...

Jun 02, 2023

Action Alert! Tell Your Senators We Need Emergency HCBS Funding in the Next COVID-19 Relief Bill!

On Monday, October 12th, the disability community is coordinating a national call-in day to voice our opposition to the confirmation of Judge Amy C...

Feb 17, 2021

Action Alert! Tell Your Senators to Vote No on Amy Coney Barrett

On Monday, October 12th, the disability community is coordinating a national call-in day to voice our opposition to the confirmation of Judge Amy C...

Oct 24, 2020

ACTION ALERT—Congress: Include People with Disabilities in COVID-19 Relief!

March 20, 2020 As disability right advocates, you’ve made countless calls to your elected officials. You know how to make your voice heard. Now, we...

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