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American Association of People with Disabilities and NBCUniversal Announce 2023 Recipients of NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship

For Immediate Release: September 5, 2023 Contact: Jess Davidson at jdavidson@aapd.com WASHINGTON, DC - The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is proud to announce the selected recipients of its 2023 NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media...

AAPD Welcomes Protection of the Voting Rights Act In Supreme Court Ruling

Press Release, Voting

AAPD responds to the Supreme Court’s ruling in Allen v. Milligan, a case of interest for voting rights.

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AAPD Praises House Passage of the ABLE Act

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Nov 25, 2014

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Oct 07, 2014

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AAPD Presents AT&T with Corporate Leadership Award

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