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Alumni Network Regional Gathering Co-Organizers

Remote (United States) · Internship

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AccessibilityLogisticsResearchLeadershipCommunicationPublic Speaking

About the role

About AAPD The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) works to increase the political and economic power of people with disabilities.
As a national disability-led and cross-disability rights organization, AAPD advocates for full civil rights for over 60 million Americans with disabilities.
We do this by promoting equal opportunity, economic power, independent living, and political participation through our programs and advocacy.

Co-Organizers will have two distinct sets of responsibilities, but will have opportunities to collaborate with each other.
Gather information and build a robust database to reach out to alumni and share updates.
Create language to share updates and information to attendees via AAPD's website and/or event management platform.
Support the development of a run-of-show for events and volunteers Shared Co-Organizer
Act as a thought partner and assist in brainstorming and ideating event gathering activities and events, including speakers and vendors.
Support with event set up and take down and other logistical supports as needed, including food and beverage planning along with hotel/venue coordination.
Create an accessible travel and event guide.

Please share more about your connection to the Washington, D.C. area including your knowledge of local venues, attractions, and transportation options. (300 words or less).
If you have any questions please email aapdalumninetwork@aapd.com with the subject line: "Co-Organizer Question"
Please indicate in your application which Co-Organizer role you are interested in.

AAPD is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
AAPD has an office headquartered in Washington, DC, but also has flexible workplace and remote work policies.
AAPD follows strong COVID-19 Prevention Policies in our DC office and whenever our staff are in-person.
In November 2026, AAPD is excited to host our first-ever in-person Alumni Network Regional Gathering in Washington, DC.
Only AAPD alumni are eligible to apply.
Applicants living within the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area will be prioritized.

Create a list of disability-related events happening in their respective Regional Gathering areas during the weekend of the event.
Must Haves Strong commitment to disability justice, intersectionality, and social equity.
Strong familiarity and knowledge of accessible transportation options, activities, restaurants, disability culture and so forth.
This includes museums, bookstores, and other accessible venues that may highlight disability culture or host discussions around disability.
Share local disability resources, such as:

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