Press Release American Association on Health and Disability Joins Law Enforcement Associations, Faith-Based Organizations, Medical Professionals, Legal Experts, Academic Leaders, Advocates, and Members of Congress to Urge an End to the Criminalization of Homelessness Rockville, MD – The American Association on Health and Disability proudly announced that it has signed onto an amicus brief submitted […]
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Webinar Recap: Mental Health & Disability
On March 27th, the Disability Community Engagement Partner Project (DCEPP) at AAHD held our third conversation in the 2023-2024 Disability and Health Webinar series with “Mental Health, Disability & All of Us” Moderated by Clarke Ross, this conversation brought together a panel of disability community members and advocates to discuss the mental health needs […]
World Down Syndrome Day 2024 – Remarks from Rick Rader
Listen to Rick Rader’s (MD, FAAIDD, FAADM, DHL) address as presented to the United Nations, March 22, 2024 as part of the World Down Syndrome Day 2024 Conference hosted by Down Syndrome International. Transcript My name is Dr. Rick Rader, and I am a physician. Since there are 13 million physicians in the world; that […]
Voices of All of Us – Miguel Flores Jr.
This profile is part of the Voices of All of Us series. Tribal Traditions Inspire Miguel Flores Jr. to Cultivate Collaboration and Continuity “If done right, if we are open and honest, there are a lot of benefits All of Us can bring to Tribal communities,” Flores said. “This takes time. We need to build long-standing relationships.” Miguel Flores Jr. […]
Spring 2024 All of Us Research Engagement Series
The Disability Community Engagement Partner Project at the American Association on Health and Disability is inviting researchers to a two-part webinar series on the All of Us Research Hub and Workbench with an emphasis on disability on April 23rd, 2024, and May TBD, in collaboration with the University of Washington. The disability population has often […]
Spina Bifida Association CEO Sara Struwe joins the AAHD Board of Directors
Press Release Rockville, MD – The American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) has announced the appointment of Sara Struwe to their Board of Directors. Ms. Struwe is the President and CEO of the Spina Bifida Association (SBA), an organization that serves approximately 124,000 people[i] living with Spina Bifida across the United States. She is […]
Mental Health, Disability & All of Us – MARCH 27
Seeking out mental health support is challenging for many of us. The conversation around mental health often gets more complicated when you’re disabled, LGBTQIA+ or a person of color. Join us on March 27th from 2:00 – 3:30 ET for the next conversation in our Disability & Health Webinar series. You’ll hear from self-advocates and […]
American Association on Health and Disability welcomes Theo Braddy to the Board of Directors
Press Release Rockville, MD – The American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) today announced the appointment of Theo W. Braddy to their Board of Directors. A lifetime advocate for people with disabilities, Mr. Braddy brings a deep personal and professional commitment to the work of disability inclusion and community living. With Mr. Braddy’s addition […]
Webinar Recap: Disability Health & Intersectionality
On January 24th, the Disability Community Engagement Partner Project (DCEPP) at AAHD held our second conversation in the 2023-2024 Disability and Health Webinar series with “Disability Health, Intersectionality + All of Us.” Moderated by Theo Braddy, this conversation brought together a panel of disability community members and advocates to discuss the health needs of […]
Disability Health + Intersectionality Webinar – JAN 24
Our life experiences are tied with the spectrum of identities we hold. When it comes to our interactions with the health care system, our outcomes are often shaped by gender, LGBTQIA+ status, race and ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. People with disabilities are part of every community, but not all health needs look the same. In […]