Disability & Health Webinar – Nutrition

Disability, Nutrition and All of Us. A family of four seated at a tea table outside.

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 […]

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Updated Resources for Open Enrollment

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 […]

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Disability & Health Webinar – Autoimmunity

Autoimmunity, Disability and All of Us - A conversation on non-apparent disability awareness.

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 […]

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Statement – Action for Disability Data

AAHD Calls for Action Following Census Bureau Meeting on Disability Data Collection The U.S. Census Bureau held a much-anticipated stakeholder convening this Monday, September 30th with disability leaders and key federal partners across the country. This gathering was a space for advocates to affirm the urgent need for comprehensive disability data collection. Efforts to expand […]

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Statement on the Grants Pass Ruling

AAHD joins with the National Homelessness Law Center to oppose Supreme Court Decision, demand major federal funding to solve homelessness Washington, D.C. — In a profoundly disappointing ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court today decided that it is constitutional to arrest or fine homeless individuals for sleeping in public spaces when no alternative shelter is available. […]

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Community Living and the Legacy of Olmstead

Photo of Lois Curtis.

Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the 1999 Supreme Court decision Olmstead v LC Understanding the Olmstead Decision Twenty-five years ago, the Supreme Court decided that people with disabilities deserve to be able to live in their homes and communities. The landmark court case, Olmstead v. LC, laid the groundwork for people with disabilities to live […]

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Recap: Community Care + Mental Health Webinar

Screenshot from the All of Us webinar on community care and mental health.

 On June 6th, the Disability Community Engagement Partner Project (DCEPP) at AAHD held our fifth conversation in the 2023-2024 Disability and Health Webinar series with “It Takes All of Us: Community Care and Mental Health.” Moderated by our very own Devon Anderson, this conversation brought together community advocates in conversation about the social drivers […]

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