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Maria Town

President and CEO of AAPD

Nov 02, 2010

“I’m Not Remarkable,” and That’s the Point

Starring in a big commercial was never on my bucket list, mostly because I never believed it was something that could happen to me. It felt ...

Apr 10, 2026

Sandra Young

Grants Manager

Apr 08, 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

Women’s History Month 2026: Highlighting Disabled Women

Today may be the last day of Women’s History Month, but AAPD celebrates disabled women year-round. In the past year, AAPD has published many ...

Mar 31, 2026

Judy Heumann: Staying Busy as a Disability Rights Activist

Editor’s Note: Judy Heumann was one of the most influential disabled women of all time. AAPD’s Editorial Manager Naomi Hess wrote this profile of J...

Mar 31, 2026

Callan Keller

Technology Policy Associate

Mar 17, 2026

2026 Election Administration and Voting Survey Comments

March 16, 2026 Submitted via regulations.gov U.S. Election Assistance Commission 633 3rd Street NW Suite 200, Washington, DC 20001 Re: 2026 Electi...

Mar 16, 2026

Building Power at Headache on the Hill

I was a bundle of nerves as I shuffled through the long halls of the Russell Senate Office Building on February 10th. I was heading to a congressio...

Mar 11, 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

“What Do I Say If People Are Listening?” Lindsay Adams on Art, Disability, and Advocacy

Black History Month offers a moment to reflect on the people whose creativity, resilience, and leadership continue to shape our shared future. At A...

Feb 27, 2026

Explaining New Medicaid Work Requirements in Plain Language

Starting in January 2027, the federal government will begin enforcing new requirements for people who get their health insurance through Medicaid. ...

Feb 26, 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

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