American Association on Health and Disability

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American Association on Health and Disability We aim to advance health equity and support full community inclusion. Please note that hate speech and harassment will not be tolerated.

AAHD is dedicated to ensuring health equity for children and adults with disabilities through policy, research, education and dissemination at the federal, state and community level. AAHD's page is a place for resource-sharing and community building for people of all abilities and experiences. We welcome engagement that lifts up our mission of advancing the health and dignity of people with disabilities. To ensure that this remains a welcoming space, we follow Facebook’s Community Standards, available at www.facebook.com/communitystandards. AAHD reserves the right to hide or delete any comments we deem offensive and report anyone violating our rules of conduct.

The 2026 National Survey on Health and Disability (NSHD) is open! You are not invisible! Take our survey and share your ...
10/15/2026

The 2026 National Survey on Health and Disability (NSHD) is open!
You are not invisible! Take our survey and share your story.
Take the survey at: kuhealthsurvey.org



¡Ya está abierta la Encuesta Nacional sobre Salud y Discapacidad (NSHD) de 2026!
¡No eres invisible! Participa en nuestra encuesta y comparte tu historia.
Puedes completarla en: kuhealthsurvey.org

AAHD is in solidarity with the disability community in denouncing the Texas v. Kennedy decision. Any proposed move away ...
09/25/2026

AAHD is in solidarity with the disability community in denouncing the Texas v. Kennedy decision. Any proposed move away from community living is a move away towards institutionalization. Nothing about us without us includes the right to live in our communities. Read ours and a collection of aligned statements at the link in our bio.

It's true that we are facing a literacy crisis in America right now, but this doesn't have to impact health literacy! Ea...
09/25/2026

It's true that we are facing a literacy crisis in America right now, but this doesn't have to impact health literacy! Easy Read is a tool that makes health information both accessible and clear. Read more about Easy Read here, and learn more about how you can use and advocate for the use of this important tool!

09/21/2026

Beyond Inclusion: Building Disability Leadership and Dismantling Systemic Ableism

October 22, 2026; 1:00–1:45 p.m. Eastern

This free webinar, hosted by Project Beyond Diagnosis, will feature Theo W. Braddy, the Executive Director of the National Council of Independent Living. Participants will learn how to recognize systemic ableism and about the importance of having people with disabilities as leaders and decision-makers in designing the policies that enable all of us to live and thrive in our communities.

Registration is required at: https://bit.ly/beyond_inclusion

ASL interpretation will be provided by a Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) and a certified interpreter. CART will also be provided.

Logos: Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation, Beyond Diagnosis / Beyond Definition, Pennsylvania Health Law Project

Image: An informational flyer with the text in this post and a headshot of Theo Braddy, a Black man with glasses, a salt and pepper beard, and a power chair.

The American Association on Health and Disability is calling on our members to contact your Member of Congress and Senat...
09/15/2026

The American Association on Health and Disability is calling on our members to contact your Member of Congress and Senators to share what means for people with disabilities. This Wednesday, September 16th, urge them to preserve and restore access to coverage and care. Visit ModernMedicaid.org for advocacy resources.

We have Research opportunities set to release over the next three weeks! Sign up for our Research Listserv for Wednesday...
09/14/2026

We have Research opportunities set to release over the next three weeks! Sign up for our Research Listserv for Wednesday notices about upcoming research opportunities just like this: https://bit.ly/AAHD-Subscribe

Meet our awardees for the 2026 Frederick J. Krause Scholarship on Health and Disability! Congratulations to Cole Clift (...
09/03/2026

Meet our awardees for the 2026 Frederick J. Krause Scholarship on Health and Disability! Congratulations to Cole Clift (UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences) , Hailey Lambert (UC Berkeley), Zoe Rollins (University of Colorado Boulder) and Aryanna Sanchez (Marquette University). These scholars are dedicating their careers to the field of disability and health. Read more about where they're going next: https://aahd.us/2026/09/2026-disability-health-scholars-announced/

Are you a college student living with a mental health condition? Are you interested in learning more about maintaining w...
08/28/2026

Are you a college student living with a mental health condition? Are you interested in learning more about maintaining wellness? The Temple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion is looking for participants for a peer-delivered intervention designed to promote wellness, stability, and recovery of individuals with mental health conditions. You will learn about actions you can take to maintain wellness, what to do if you experience situations that are triggering for you, and what you and others can do if you experience a crisis.

Get involved:
1. Learn more: https://sites.temple.edu/takingaction/
2. Sign up for the AAHD Research Listserv to receive disability and health research opportunities like this right to your inbox: https://bit.ly/AAHD-Subscribe

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Rockville, MD
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