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The official journal of the American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD).
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The American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) is proud to announce our 2026 recipients of the Frederick J. Krause Scholarship on Health and Disability. This year we have the honor of awarding $1,000 scholarships to four students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees that advance the field of disability and health. All of the students were outstanding […]
It is hard to find any part of daily life that is not impacted by the growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI). That includes healthcare. Many organizations, governments, and businesses have promised the benefits of AI, especially as an assistive tool for people with disabilities. It’s important to assess and understand how AI can benefit our […]
Health equity becomes more possible when every person with a disability can access the supports and services they need to live a full life. Through legal and policy approaches, US public health institutions are helping to improve the systems and environments that affect health day to day for people across the disability community. Since the […]
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