AAPD’s Legislative Priorities

Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAAA)    

Consistent with the original intent of Congress in passing the ADA, the ADA Amendments Act will restore coverage to individuals with disabilities who, as a result of narrow federal court rulings, have become excluded from its protection.
[Signed into law by President Bush, 9/25/08]

The 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2008

This comprehensive disabilities bill would amend the Communications Act to ensure that new Internet-enabled telephone and television services are accessible to and usable by people with disabilities and closes existing gaps in telecommunications laws. (H.R. 6320)

Community Choice Act         

The Community Choice Act would amend the Social Security Act to gives those eligible under Medicaid for nursing home services or other institutional care a real choice by creating equal access to community-based services and other supports.
(H.R. 1621, S. 799) 

Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2007 (CLASS Act)

The CLASS Act would create an insurance program for adults who become disabled to provide a cash benefit to help obtain services and supports while providing those with disabilities more choices on community participation, education, and employment. (H.R. 3001, S.1758)

UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 

The fastest negotiated international human rights treaty ever, the Convention has enjoyed unprecedented international support and record-setting numbers of signatures. The Convention not only articulates basic rights of persons with disabilities but focuses on the actions necessary to ensure that these basic rights are more than hollow declarations. In May of 2008, the Convention went into legal effect. To date, the United States has still not signed the treaty.
(Treaty Text)