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Defend Community Integration Coalition Statement on Texas v. Kennedy Proposed Joint Resolution

For Immediate Release: Sept 3, 2026 Contact: Naomi Hess, communications@aapd.com; Jess Davidson, jdavidson@aapd.com The Defend Community Integration Coalition (DCIC) strongly condemns the recent proposed joint resolution filed August 31 in the ongoing case Texas v....

AAPD’s Comments on the proposed amendment to the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM)

Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments to the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) proposal to amend the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) regarding the transmission of mail-in and absentee ballots for federal elections. The American Association of People with...

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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

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

Explainer: New Medicaid Work Reporting Requirements and What They Mean for Disabled People

Feb 20, 2026

Victory for Internet Access and Connectivity at the Supreme Court: Why Does the Universal Service Fund (USF) Matter to People with Disabilities?

On June 27, 2025, a U.S. Supreme Court decision ensured the continuity of the Universal Services Fund (USF), an important federal program that prov...

Feb 19, 2026