American Association of People with Disabilities

We've organized to protect Medicaid before, and we'll do it again. But to win this fight, we need you to call and write your reps NOW! Share your story, make your voice heard, and fight for healthcare access for all. Together, we have the power to protect Medicaid! AAPD makes it super easy to call and email your representatives with just a few clicks by using our tool linked here, which will place the call for you and includes a script and letter draft: https://lnkd.in/deh9yhQK If calling isn't your thing, we have a link to send a letter only (also in just a few clicks, draft provided) at AAPD.com/Action. Image description in alt-text and comments.

Medicaid cuts are an immediate threat to millions, stripping over 13M of health coverage and devastating access to care, jobs, & services. Disabled Americans will be hit hardest. Your voice has the power to effect change! Contact your representatives, share your story, and make it clear: NO CUTS TO MEDICAID 🛑 https://lnkd.in/deh9yhQK Image description in alt-text and comments.

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Congress has released a budget with proposed Medicaid cuts that will kill disabled and aging Americans. This isn’t about right vs. left. This is right vs. wrong. Take action to prevent these devastating cuts: https://lnkd.in/eKYuXQYJ Image descriptions in alt-text and comments

Attorneys General in 19 States + Washington DC agree: The Trump Administration’s chaotic cuts to HHS have left states unequipped to support American families. https://lnkd.in/gP3zP2_H

A coalition of the nation’s leading autism and disability organizations have come together to convene an Autism Roundtable on May 12, 2025.  The roundtable offers a vital opportunity for policymakers to hear from autistic people, family members, researchers, and service providers about the urgent challenges facing our community—including barriers to services, the impact of proposed funding cuts, and the need for respectful, community-driven research. The organizations organizing this important roundtable invited US Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to attend this convening. Despite his stated interest in autism, Secretary Kennedy has not responded to our invitation to attend. At a time when federal decisions are having profound consequences for autistic people and their families, the absence of the nation’s top health official from this discussion sends a troubling message about the Administration’s priorities. More here: https://lnkd.in/g8YKytiQ Image descriptions in alt-text and comments.

Since its inception, the award-winning film UNSEEN was designed to uplift and prioritize blind and undocumented immigrant audiences – communities that are systemically pushed to the margins. In the face of ongoing threats to the undocumented, immigrant, and disability communities, UNSEEN is reflecting on their journey and lessons learned over their impact campaign. Join “Impact Deconstructed: Learnings from UNSEEN’s Impact Campaign” on Thursday, May 8th at 7:00 pm EST / 4:00 pm PST for a live conversation unpacking the film’s impact work. Learn more and register for the event using the following link: https://lnkd.in/dgE9A3fF

HAPPENING NOW: 24-hour Medicaid Vigil at the National Mall 🕯️ Medicaid is not just a line item in a budget – it's a lifeline for millions of people and families. That’s why we’re joining a 24-hour #ProtectMedicaid vigil at the U.S. Capitol to share our stories and make our voices heard. Join us! Learn more at the link below. Image descriptions in alt-text and comments. https://lnkd.in/gNqG-5_k

The cuts to Medicaid that Congress is trying to push through right now are a threat to every disabled American. That’s why AAPD has teamed up with Caring Across Generations and many other partners for a 24-hr vigil in DC calling on Congress to #ProtectMedicaid. We will be sharing stories from Medicaid recipients and disabled people across the country about why #MedicaidMatters and what is at stake with these unacceptable cuts. Register to join us either in-person or via livestream: https://lnkd.in/gNqG-5_k

Meet Fabiola Daphne Amaya, a disabled activist, organizer, and writer from Austin, Texas. As the founder of On the Moov and a dedicated advocate for accessibility, she’s making a lasting impact in the disability community. AAPD proudly recognizes Fabiola as one of our 2025 Paul G. Hearne Award recipients.  #DisabilityCommunity2025