Where working together creates

lasting change for all Americans.

Where working together creates

lasting change for all Americans.

Our Populations

2.3 million children with disabilities

Young Americans facing developmental, physical, or cognitive disabilities who rely on early interventions, specialized education, and Medicaid-funded therapies to reach their full potential.
8.8 million working-age adults with disabilities

Americans seeking employment, independence, and community inclusion who depend on accessible healthcare, workplace accommodations, and home and community-based services to live self-directed lives.
4.4 million older adults with disabilities

Seniors navigating age-related conditions and lifelong disabilities who require long-term services, accessible healthcare, and community supports to maintain dignity and independence in their golden years.

Young woman with disabilities working at her desk.

We are a partnership of national disability advocacy organizations, with members consisting of independent living centers, developmental disability councils, and other national disability and aging advocacy groups.

The American Disability and Aging Alliance (ADAA) is a disability-led Alliance dedicated to protecting and advancing the rights, dignity, and independence of people with disabilities and aging Americans. We collectively inform federal policy, secure essential funding, and promote belonging through strategic advocacy, public education, and partnerships.

Our mission is to create a unified, bipartisan voice to protect and enhance statutes, funding, and programs critical to the disability and aging communities, ensuring full inclusion in all aspects of American life.

Key Issues

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Protecting Medicaid Funding

Medicaid provides essential healthcare services to 1 in 5 Americans, including 44% of adults with disabilities and half of all children with disabilities. Preserving robust Medicaid funding is critical to prevent devastating cuts to services that enable independence, employment, and community participation.

Medicaid Buy-In Programs

These essential programs allow people with disabilities to work and earn income without losing vital Medicaid coverage. By removing barriers to employment, Medicaid Buy-In initiatives promote economic self-sufficiency while ensuring continued access to necessary healthcare and support services.

Home and Community-Based Services

HCBS waivers provide critical in-home care, personal attendants, therapy, and respite services that allow people with disabilities to live independently in their communities rather than institutions. These services promote dignity, autonomy, and quality of life while being more cost-effective than institutional care.

Long-Term Services and Supports

LTSS provides nursing home care, in-home nursing, and assistive services for those requiring 24/7 support, including seniors and people with severe physical or cognitive disabilities. These comprehensive services ensure dignity, safety, and appropriate care across the lifespan.

Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment

EPSDT delivers vital screenings, preventative care, and early interventions for children under 21 with developmental disabilities, autism, and severe health conditions. These critical services improve long-term outcomes, foster development, and significantly reduce healthcare costs later in life.

Connect With Our Alliance

We are working together to create lasting change for all Americans - and we need your help. Sign up to stay informed about the work from our Alliance, support our cause, support our populations, and help create a future where individuals with disabilities and aging Americans can live independently and thrive within their communities.

If you are part of a disability advocacy organization and wish to formally connect with our partnership and potentially join, get in touch here.