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Louise Calderan, MD TAP staff, receives an AAPD tee shirt for becoming
member.
AAPD's Beginnings
Five key leaders from the disability community - all of whom
were instrumental in drafting, advocating for, and the passage of the
landmark civil rights law - the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),
launched AAPD on July 25, 1995. Their purpose was, and continues to
be, the creation and growth of a national, non-partisan organization
representing more than 54 million Americans with disabilities.
They recognized that beyond national unity for the ADA - people with
disabilities did not have a consistent venue or vehicle to work together
towards common goals. AAPD's goals are unity, leadership and impact.
AAPD is a non-profit membership organization. Our Board of Directors
is composed of leaders representing people with disabilities and related
organizations from around the country. AAPD has three types of members
- an individual membership, a community sponsor membership, and a student
membership. Individual membership is available to any individual who
has a disability or is a family member or friend of a person with a
disability.
Community sponsor memberships are available to local organizations
that want to support AAPD. Student memberships are discounted and available
to any full time or part time student. AAPD is looking for the disability
community's future leaders to become members.
What are AAPD's Purposes?
