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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...

American Association of People with Disabilities Responds to New CDC COVID Isolation Guidance

For Immediate Release: March 1, 2024 Contact: Jess Davidson at jdavidson@aapd.com; 202-975-0960 For Immediate Release: March 1, 2024 Contact: Jess Davidson at jdavidson@aapd.com; 202-975-0960 WASHINGTON, DC - Today the CDC announced new isolation guidelines...

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