The American Association on Health and Disability is a cross-disability national non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring health equity for children and adults with disabilities through policy, research, education and dissemination. AAHD is the only national organization dedicated to integrating disability into the overall public health agenda to improve health equity, community inclusion, and accessibility. In 2026, AAHD is building our capacity to […]
The fight for enhanced premium tax credits hit a standstill by the end of Open Enrollment, leaving millions of Americans without affordable options to maintain their access to essential coverage and care. Current enrollees are set to see spikes in their premiums by an average of 114%, at least doubling the cost of care for millions. With the failure to address expiring enhanced premium tax credits, advocates will continue to work […]
AAHD is now partnering with Patients for Patient Safety to inform their disability engagement on a new initiative. Our Executive Director, Karl Cooper, will be participating in Project PIVOT (Patients Involved in deVeloping Outcomes Together). This initiative is a participatory project to determine the most effective measures for gauging critical patient safety measures in healthcare. The project is […]
Last month, the Department of Justice announced the withdrawal of 11 pieces of guidance that supported the implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. These guidelines were meant to direct businesses to best practices in accessibility for serving people with disabilities. ADA implementation guidance offers important guardrails for protecting people with disabilities from discrimination in […]
On March 27th, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) unveiled a proposed restructuring of the agency, which includes the closure of the Administration for Community Living (ACL). This department provides critical funding for independent living centers, which are a major support for disability and aging communities. The restructuring fails to outline a […]
The Department of Health and Human Services is accepting comments on a new proposed rule that would impact ACA health coverage for people across the country. This new rule would restrict coverage for essential health care, shorten the open enrollment period, and lead to greater barriers to accessing coverage across the board. The changes would […]
Rockville, MD – The American Association on Health and Disability is proud to announce that our Executive Director, Karl Cooper, Esq. has joined the National Advisory Board on Medical Rehabilitation Research (NABMRR). With biannual meetings, this advisory group plays a key role in overseeing and supporting NIH priority research areas in the field of medical […]
A conversation on food, nutrition, and access The American Association on Health and Disability is proud to announce our next conversation in the Disability & Health Webinar Series. On Wednesday, November 20th from 2:00-3:30 pm ET / 11:00 am PT, tune in for “Disability, Nutrition & All of Us”. This special conversation will explore the importance of […]
The next season of Marketplace Open Enrollment is about to start on November 1, 2024 on Healthcare.gov! People who want to sign up for comprehensive health coverage have until January 15, 2025 at midnight to complete the sign-up process. Those who enroll by December 15th will be able to start using their insurance on January […]
A conversation on the future of care for autoimmune conditions The American Association on Health and Disability is proud to announce our next conversation in the Disability & Health Webinar Series. On Wednesday, October 23rd from 2:00-3:30 pm ET / 11:00 am PT, tune in for “Autoimmunity, Disability & All of Us”. This special conversation will explore the importance […]