American Association of People with Disabilities
The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is an American non-profit organization which advocates for the legal rights of people with disabilities, based in Washington, D.C.
| Abbreviation | AAPD |
|---|---|
| Formation | July 25, 1995 |
| Legal status | 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization |
| Headquarters | Washington, DC |
| Website | www |
The mission of AAPD is to increase the political and economic power of people with disabilities. As a national disability-led and cross-disability rights organization, AAPD advocates for full civil rights for over 60 million Americans with disabilities. AAPD promotes equal opportunity, economic power, independent living, and political participation for people with disabilities.
One of the primary goals of AAPD is to further the implementation of the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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