12/10/2025
We’re excited to share a new report: Building Disability Economic Power Through AAPD’s Internship Program!
For over two decades, AAPD has run our internship program to support hundreds of students and recent graduates in accessing meaningful career and leadership opportunities. We conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the first two decades of the internship program and the results are incredible. The report includes our key findings and what changes we’ve made since then.
👈 Swipe to see some cool takeaways!
Our favorite?? 🎯 Building disability economic power involves more than just giving disabled people a job. When disabled people have meaningful resources like accessible housing, technology, and competitive wages, along with meaningful career opportunities and access to a supportive community, they have a true opportunity to thrive instead of just surviving.
Read our report today to learn more about how we build disability economic power. We will be sharing more ways that you can join us in our movement in early 2026. https://ow.ly/iPzl50XH3GI
ID 1: Collage of diverse individuals with disabilities engaging in advocacy and professional settings, highlighting a new report on economic power and internships by AAPD.
ID 2: White text on dark blue background stating building economic power is more than just giving a person a job.
ID 3: Bar chart comparing hourly wages showing alumni earn $34.59, higher than people without disabilities at $17.73 and people with disabilities at $13.74.
ID 4: A diverse group of professionals engaged in a conference room with a virtual presenter on screen discussing accessible work opportunities.
ID 5: White text on a dark blue background stating AAPD interns cause a ripple effect across the workforce
ID 6: Large diverse group of disabled people smiling and posing on a rooftop with the U.S. Capitol in the background.
ID 7: White text on a dark blue background stating read out report today. Link in bio
