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AAPD Praises Department of Justice For Finalizing Title II Web Accessibility Rule

For Immediate Release: April 10, 2024 Contact: Jess Davidson at jdavidson@aapd.com; 202-975-0960 WASHINGTON, DC - On April 8, 2024, Attorney General Merrick Garland signed a final rule under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure the...

AAPD Announces the 2024 Recipients of the AAPD Paul G. Hearne Emerging Leader Awards

For Immediate Release: March 19, 2024 Contact: Jess Davidson at jdavidson@aapd.com; 202-975-0960 Christine Liao at cliao@aapd.com; 202-521-4302 WASHINGTON, DC - The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is thrilled to announce the recipients of its...

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Disability Equality Index 2022

The Disability Equality Index (DEI), a joint initiative with the American Association of People with Disabilities, is a benchmarking tool that prov...

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Katie Johnson

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2022 Summer Interns

The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is pleased to announce the Summer Internship Program Class of 2022.

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2022 Portraits of Empowerment

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2021 Summer Internship Program Annual Report

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The National Council on Disability releases a report examining weaknesses in the home- and community-based services (HCBS) ecosystem, taking stock ...

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Americans with disabilities need an updated long-term care plan, say advocates

Via NPR - Americans with disabilities need an updated long-term care plan, say advocates

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