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Natl. Council on Independent Living & American Assn. of People with Disabilities @AAPD invite YOU to join the National March & Rally in Washington, DC, Mon., July 21. Theme: Our Lives, Our Homes, Our Communities. More than a march, it’s a movement. Info: ncil.org/event/ada35-ma…

Thank you to all who joined our screening & panel discussion on 'Change, Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act.' I am proud to have helped champion the passage of the #ADA & honored to be a part of a film that captured our fight to do so. I will continue working to…

Happening tonight: A panel discussion for the ADA 35th Anniversary and a screening of PBS' Change not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act. AAPD is a presenting sponsor for this event. WHEN: Wednesday, July 16th from 6:00 - 8:00pm WHERE: Capitol Visitor Center Auditorium…

The Department of Labor recently rescinded rules that promote the hiring and fair compensation of disabled people. Click here to read AAPD's press release explaining these policy changes and what they mean for our community, and follow us to take action: aapd.com/dol-harmful-em…

We are seeking an Internship Program Manager Details ✅Position Type: Manager ✅Job Type: Full-Time ✅Location: Hybrid in Washington, DC metro area (i.e., some in-person work will be required) ✅Salary: $70,000 - 85,000 ✅Start Date: August 2025 Apply: ats.rippling.com/aapd-jobs/jobs…

Because it is my lot in life, I must remind people that a vast majority of people on Medicaid already work

The House just voted nearly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts into law. Like many disabled people, we are outraged, heartbroken, and terrified. But thanks to community, we are also not alone. Read AAPD's full statement: aapd.com/aapd-responds-…

Now is the time to call your House representative to vote against cuts in #Medicaid and SNAP! Doing so by phone or email is quick and easy. #SaveMedicaid

There's still time to tell your Reps in Congress that you don't support the big budget reconciliation bill! But you need to hurry, because you don't have very long. Call/email them right now in just a few clicks using AAPD's tool at aapd.com/Medicaid!

Marylanders with disabilities – especially in rural areas – will shoulder the burden of Trump’s Big, Ugly Bill. Read what @AAPD said about the devastating impacts of this “disgusting abomination.” House Democrats stand united against this devastating legislation.

🚨 URGENT The Senate may vote on gutting #Medicaid soon Little Lobbyists kids need you to call your Senator now! ☎️ (202) 224-3121 "Hi, my name is [YOUR NAME], I'm a constituent from [ZIP CODE], I'm calling to tell the Senator VOTE NO on any cuts to Medicaid!" PLEASE SHARE

URGENT ACTION ALERT! 🚨 The Senate is gearing up to ram Medicaid cuts through. If this bill passes, it will take away food and healthcare from millions of Americans and force millions more into poverty. Read our update and contact your Senators NOW: aapd.com/reconciliation…

As Pride Month ends, we honor the disabled queer activists who helped pave the way like Marsha P. Johnson, who lived with disabilities. 10 yrs after Obergefell, many disabled people still can't marry without losing vital benefits. ✊ AAPD is in solidarity: aapd.quorum.us/campaign/12156…

The Summer 2025 #AAPDinterns have started their internships at placement sites across many organizations and industries in D.C.! Our program builds skills, facilitates connection, and grows disability pride and identity. Get to know our interns here: aapd.com/meet-the-2025-…

The Senate is currently pushing through a budget bill with devastating cuts to Medicaid and SNAP. If it passes, hundreds of thousands of disabled people will die. Learn what’s in the bill and how to take urgent action by reading AAPD’s statement: aapd.com/senate-medicai…

Your workplace, university, or organization can host a Disability Mentoring Day event to support young people/students with disabilities! You must attend an orientation meeting for new coordinators, on June 26 OR August 19 from 4-5 PM ET. Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…