American Association on Health & Disability

Dedicated to ensuring health equity and inclusion for persons with disabilities through policy, research, and dissemination. What is AAHD? The American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) is a cross-disability national non-profit 501(c)(3) organization committed to promoting health and wellness initiatives for children and adults with disabilities. AAHD is the only national organization specifically dedicated to integrating public health and disability into the overall public health agenda. AAHD’s purpose is to advance theory, knowledge and practice in reducing the incidence of secondary conditions, improving accessibility and eliminating health disparities in children and adults with disabilities. AAHD’s members are composed of disability researchers, health care professionals, public health professionals, policy analysts, disability organizations, health departments, people with disabilities and interested members of the general public.