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I am autistic. No, I don’t want a cure.

Content warning: this post discusses disturbing topics such as eugenics and anti-autistic ableism. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made an announcement back in April that Donald Trump gave him a mission on day one of his presidential term — find the cause of the supposed...

Leading Autism and Disability Organizations Call for Decision-Making Based on Quality Science and Compassion for the Autism Community

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 Organizational Contacts: AAPD: Jess Davidson, jdavidson@aapd.com; 202-465-5528 AUCD: Lillie Heigl, lheigl@aucd.org The Arc: dilworth@thearc.org ASAN: media@autisticadvocacy.org Autism Society:...

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AAPD Announces Its 2023 Summer Internship Class

The American Association of People with Disabilities announces its 2023 Summer Interns.

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AAPD Statement: Senate Passes Agreement to Avoid Debt Ceiling Default

For Immediate Release: June 2, 2023 Contact: Jess Davidson at jdavidson@aapd.com or 970-631-6829 WASHINGTON, DC – Late on June 1, 2023, the U...

Jun 02, 2023

AAPD Calls for Resources and Protection Following End of COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

In light of the termination of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, Maria Town, President and CEO of The American Association of People with Disab...

May 11, 2023

AAPD’s Statement on the End of the COVID-19 National Emergency

The American Association of People with Disabilities is disappointed by President Biden’s decision to end the COVID-19 National Emergency.

Apr 19, 2023

AAPD Applauds Biden-Harris Executive Order on the Care Economy

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Apr 18, 2023

The World Mourns the Passing of Judy Heumann, Disability Rights Activist

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Mar 04, 2023

New Fall Internship Program from the American Association of People with Disabilities

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Mar 03, 2023

Announcing the 2023 Recipients of the AAPD Paul G. Hearne Emerging Leader Awards

The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is thrilled to recognize the 2023 emerging leaders with disabilities who exemplify lead...

Feb 23, 2023

For Disabled Workers, a Tight Labor Market Opens New Doors

With Covid prompting more employers to consider remote arrangements, employment has soared among adults with disabilities.

Jan 04, 2023

Disabled employee sues Twitter over Musk’s ban on remote work

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Jan 04, 2023

American Indian or Alaska Native Workers with Disabilities in the Labor Force

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Jan 04, 2023

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Jan 04, 2023