American Association on Health and Disability

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 wi

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Federal grants and funding rules are potentially changing, with huge implications for the disability community. Critical...
06/08/2026

Federal grants and funding rules are potentially changing, with huge implications for the disability community. Critical programs and research could be cut based on DEIA allegations alone. Please read our alert on how you can take action: https://aahd.us/2026/06/omb-federal-grant-rules/

Public comments due: July 13th.
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Today we’re spotlighting a study from the Youth VIEW Team at Texas Tech University: Well-being and Health Among Low Visi...
05/28/2026

Today we’re spotlighting a study from the Youth VIEW Team at Texas Tech University: Well-being and Health Among Low Vision and Blind Youth (WHALABY). Researchers are seeking participants for a study on experiences of children ages 9 to 17 who are blind or low vision and their parent guardian. They want to better understand how experiences in families, medical settings, schools, and the community may impact the health of blind and low vision children. To address these important questions, they need 500 families to join the project: https://evaluate2.ttu.edu/surveys/?s=CKLND7EACKNKWCNY

Sign up for our Research Listserv below for updates on studies supporting the health of children and adults with disabilities. Get the WHALABY details in your inbox next week: https://bit.ly/AAHD-Subscribe

Congratulations to these 2026 Disability Health Champions: The Split Second Foundation, HPS Network, and Down Syndrome ...
05/13/2026

Congratulations to these 2026 Disability Health Champions: The Split Second Foundation, HPS Network, and Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Ohio. These organizations have been recognized by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development as leaders in community health for disabled communities. Read more about their work to advance community wellbeing and health for people with disabilities across the country: https://aahd.us/2026/05/disability-health-champions/

AAHD team member Rachel Kaplan visited with Center for Independent Living of South Florida, Inc. staff in April to shar...
05/11/2026

AAHD team member Rachel Kaplan visited with Center for Independent Living of South Florida, Inc. staff in April to share information about the All of Us Research Program with the Miami-Dade community.

Call for Participants!Check out this new study opportunity exploring the experience of disability. Open to people age 18...
04/21/2026

Call for Participants!
Check out this new study opportunity exploring the experience of disability. Open to people age 18 or over living in the continental U.S. and territories. People with and without disabilities welcome! Learn more: https://syracuseuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7VbD0lYJil2yR9A

Researchers from Syracuse University and AAHD
Art credit: Jonathan Y. Eden for Disabled And Here

04/20/2026

Welcome to our four-part series on the importance of HCBS programs for the disability community, with a focus on how Medicaid supports people with disabilities, and why you need to keep an eye on the program right now.

04/20/2026

Welcome to our four-part series on the importance of HCBS programs for the disability community, with a focus on how Medicaid supports people with disabilities, and why you need to keep an eye on the program right now.

04/20/2026

Welcome to our four-part series on the importance of HCBS programs for the disability community, with a focus on how Medicaid supports people with disabilities, and why you need to keep an eye on the program right now.

AAHD is on Capitol Hill with a contingent from the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Coalition (DRRC), advocating f...
04/13/2026

AAHD is on Capitol Hill with a contingent from the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Coalition (DRRC), advocating for additional funding for the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). We’re joined by the Alliance for NIDILRR Grantees to demand the support that makes disability health and wellbeing possible.

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