AAPD Initiatives

AAPD Initiatives

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  Summer Internship Programs

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  AAPD's internship opportunities are geared toward developing innovative leaders that will further the causes of the disability community.

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  AAPD Paul G. Hearne Emerging Leader Awards

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  The AAPD Paul G. Hearne Emerging Leader Award recognizes outstanding emerging leaders with disabilities who exemplify leadership, advocacy, and dedication to the broader cross-disability community.

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  Disability Mentoring Day

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  Employment opportunity means economic self-sufficiency and independence. AAPD is committed to improving employment outcomes for the many people with disabilities who are not working but are ready, willing and able to work.

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  Disability Advocacy and COVID-19

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  AAPD shares resources and actions advocates can take to support people with disabilities’ needs and concerns so they are adequately addressed in COVID-19 efforts.

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  Disability Equality Index

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  AAPD and Disability:IN have partnered to establish a national benchmarking tool on corporate policies and practices for disability employment inclusion and accessibility.

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  Fulfilling the Promise of Autonomous Vehicles: A Roadmap to Accessibility

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  Employment opportunity means economic self-sufficiency and independence. AAPD is committed to improving employment outcomes for the many people with disabilities who are not working but are ready, willing and able to work.

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  NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship

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  The NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship supports students with disabilities who are interested in pursuing a career in the communications, media, or entertainment industry.

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  Disability Rights Storytellers Fellowship

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  The Disability Rights Storytellers Fellowship managed by Rooted in Rights and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) provides the opportunity for individuals with disabilities to learn and apply skills in digital media storytelling, and to connect with media professionals to prepare participants for advanced careers in media production, journalism, online advocacy, or digital design. The project combines hands-on training in cutting-edge technologies with a strong foundation in developing each individual’s voice and using story-driven videos in advocacy.

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  Events

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  Stay up-to-date on upcoming events at AAPD and in the community.

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  30 Seconds: AAPD’s Campaign to Stop Bullying

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  End bullying in our schools.

  Over 85 percent of students with disabilities have experienced some form of bullying.

  Bullying is more than kids being kids—it can make school a hostile place and prevent students from receiving the education that is …

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  Disability Advisory Roundtable

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  Launched in 2021, this group of national advocates, corporate and organizational leaders, allies from Capitol Hill, and community activists will gather regularly to learn more about issues impacting the disability community and how, as partners, they can be allies …

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  AAPD Summer Internship Program Long-Term Evaluation

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  Please Participate in the Long-Term Evaluation of the AAPD Summer Internship Program 

  In Summer 2022, the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is excited to celebrate 20 years of the Summer Internship Program. It began in 2002 as …

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