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Javascript must be enabled for the correct page display Skip to Content About Search Support AAPD's work Advocacy Programs ADA 30 News and Media Celebrating the 30 th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act Be a part of the next wave of change in the disability rights movement. Register, Educate, Vote and Use your Power (REV UP) History of the Americans with Disabilities Act This exhibit celebrates just some of the many groups and people who made the ADA possible, explores how and why it was passed, and concludes by looking at some of the major challenges we’re facing now. The ADA changed America, but there is a lot of work left to be done. The American Association of People with Disabilities is a convener , connector , and catalyst for change , increasing the political and economic power of people with disabilities. AAPD is a convener . Justin Dart, father of the ADA and one of the founders of AAPD, often called for solidarity among all who love justice and equality. The disability community is massive and incredibly diverse. As a convener, AAPD is a cross disability organization that builds trust and unity through open, honest conversations. When we stand in solidarity on any issue, we have the power to create lasting change. AAPD is a connector . Disability is a natural part of the human experience that influences all of us. As a connector, AAPD is a bridge that joins the disability community with our friends, adversaries, family, businesses, schools, and the community at large, amplifying a powerful voice for change. AAPD is a catalyst . Like champions of justice before us have proven, seemingly underestimated actions lead to significant transformation. As a catalyst, AAPD is action-oriented, building chain reactions that increase the rate and speed of change. A small spark can ignite extraordinary results. AAPD Career Center We are proud to introduce our redesigned AAPD Career Center: a premier source for people with disabilities to search and land professional careers with leading employers. The AAPD Career Center will attract the world’s leading companies and universities to find qualified and diverse candidates. The new AAPD Career Center makes it easier than ever to find the right opportunities for you. Visit jobs.aapd.com to get started. Connect with Us Facebook icon Twitter icon LinkedIn icon YouTube icon Envelope icon Tweets by @AAPD Support AAPD's work Sign up for our newsletter Our Sponsors American Airlines AT&T Comcast NBCUniversal National Structured Settlements Trade Association Bender Consulting Services JP Morgan Chase & Co. Highmark © AAPD 2018 | privacy policy 2013 H STREET, NW, 5TH FLOOR, WASHINGTON, DC 20006 | 202-521-4316 | 800-840-8844 Facebook icon Twitter icon LinkedIn icon YouTube icon Envelope icon Back to top...