The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is a national cross-disability rights organization dedicated to advancing the political and economic power of people with disabilities. Founded in 1995, AAPD works to promote equal opportunity, full participation, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities through advocacy, public policy initiatives, leadership development, and civic engagement programs.
AAPD typically pursues legislative policies related to disability civil rights enforcement, implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), voting accessibility, healthcare access, community integration, employment opportunities, transportation accessibility, education equity, and federal disability benefit programs such as Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income.
AAPD is primarily funded through foundation grants, corporate sponsorships, individual donations, and event-based fundraising initiatives.
AAPD collaborates with national disability advocacy organizations, civil rights groups, corporate partners, and government agencies, and has worked closely with leaders in the disability rights movement and bipartisan members of Congress.
Non-profit organization
