American Association on Health and Disability Announces Leadership Transition
The American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) announced the Board’s selection of Karl Cooper to succeed Roberta Carlin as Executive Director, effective June 1, 2023. Karl’s appointment comes as Roberta Carlin is retiring after 21 years of service to AAHD. - May 23, 2023
Disability Advocates Announce Endorsement of the All of Us Research Program
The American Association on Health and Disability announces the release of “No Research About Us Without Us," a statement endorsing the National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Research Program, an effort to engage more than one million people from across the United States in biomedical research to advance health care for all. - March 15, 2023
AAHD Calls on Women with Disabilities to Schedule Their Clinical Breast Exams and Mammograms During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) in Rockville, MD is urging women with disabilities to ask themselves when is the last time they were screened for breast cancer. Breast cancer is a major public health concern for all women, and women with disabilities often face... - October 15, 2021
All of Us Research Program Expands Partnership with American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD)
The American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) is excited to expand its collaboration with the National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Research Program. AAHD plans to significantly increase the participation of persons living with disabilities in the All of Us Research Program by... - September 17, 2021
The American Association on Health and Disability's (AAHD) Call to Action to Promote the All of Us Research Program to People with Disabilities
The American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) Announces a Call to Action to People with Disabilities to Get Involved in the All of Us Research Program. - February 19, 2019
American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) Launches "Empowerment Exchange" in Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) in Rockville, MD is urging women with disabilities to ask themselves when is the last time they were screened for breast cancer. Breast cancer is a major public health concern for all women, including women with disabilities. Women with... - October 16, 2018
American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) Joins NIH in Launching the All of Us Research Program to Advance Precision Medicine
On May 6, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will open national enrollment for the All of Us Research Program - a momentous effort to advance individualized prevention, treatment and care for people of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities. - May 04, 2018
The American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) Announces the Appointment of Dr. Charles E. Drum, MPA, JD, PhD as AAHD Inaugural Visiting Scholar
Charles E. Drum, MPA, JD, PhD, has been named the inaugural Visiting Scholar at the American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD). Dr. Drum is a nationally and internationally known scholar in disability and health, particularly in health disparities, health promotion, and health care access. - January 19, 2018
The American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) Urges Women with Disabilities to Get Screened for Breast Cancer During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast cancer is a major public health concern for all women, including women with disabilities. Women with disabilities are as likely to get breast cancer as women in the general population, yet, they often face physical, cultural, and attitudinal barriers when they seek breast health care. - October 26, 2017