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Empowering the Electorate: Disability Voting Rights Week 2026 Launches Nationwide to Overcome Systemic Barriers and Build Collective Power
WASHINGTON — The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) has officially announced the nationwide rollout of Disability Voting Rights...
SMILE Podcast Launches to Showcase the Transformative Power of Inclusion and Sport for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
The intersection of athletics, empowerment, and social inclusion takes center stage with the official launch of the SMILE podcast. Designed...
American Association of People with Disabilities Announces Recipients of the 2026 Tony Coelho Media Scholarship
WASHINGTON, DC — The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) has officially announced the eight outstanding undergraduate and graduate...
From Grassroots Roots to National Movement: Helena Berger and a Decade of Empowering the Disability Vote Through REV UP
As the REV UP movement marks a decade of national impact, disability advocates across the United States are reflecting on...
European Recognition for Inclusion: The #SMILE Project Honored at the 2023 SALTO Awards in Lublin
LUBLIN — On October 5, 2023, the cultural hub of Lublin, proudly serving as the European Youth Capital for the...
Brittanie Hernandez-Wilson Empowering Disabled Californians and Protecting Vital Care Through Storytelling
Brittanie Hernandez-Wilson, a recipient of the prestigious American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) 2026 Paul G. Hearne Emerging Leader...
Plovdiv’s Rowing Base Hosts Seventh Annual “Happy Hand in Hand” Festival, Celebrating Inclusion and Ability Through Sport
PLOVDIV — On October 7, 2023, the scenic Rowing Base in Plovdiv transformed into a vibrant hub of athletic energy,...
Federal Judge Throws Out Key Community Integration Provisions of 2024 HHS Section 504 Rule in Nationwide Order
WASHINGTON — In a sweeping legal development that has sent shockwaves through the disability rights community, a federal judge entered...
AAPD Condemns Federal Court Ruling Vacating Community Integration Mandate in 2024 Section 504 Rule
For Immediate Release, September 23, 2026 Contact: Jess Davidson, [email protected]; 202-975-0960 WASHINGTON, DC — In a major development concerning federal...
Empowering Inclusion Through Water Sports: Adapted Camp Brings Young People Together in Nessebar
Between June 12 and June 20, 2022, the scenic coastal town of Nessebar played host to a transformative gathering dedicated...