Organization
American Association of People with Disabilities(AAPD)
Nation's largest cross-disability rights organisation, focused on increasing the political and economic power of people with disabilities through civic engagement and employment advocacy.
About
The American Association of People with Disabilities, founded in 1995, is the nation's largest cross-disability rights and services organisation. Governed by and for people with disabilities, AAPD is headquartered in Washington, DC and focuses on increasing the political and economic power of the disability community.
What They Do
AAPD runs the REV UP (Register! Educate! Vote! Use your Power!) national voter registration and civic engagement campaign, operates the AAPD Summer Internship Program connecting students with disabilities to congressional offices and federal agencies, and advocates for disability employment, independent living, and equal opportunity through federal policy channels.
Who They Serve
People with all types of disabilities nationwide — particularly young adults and job-seekers pursuing civic engagement, internships, and employment opportunities, as well as policymakers and employers seeking to improve disability inclusion.
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