Through the AAPD Paul G. Hearne Emerging Leader Awards, each year the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) recognizes outstanding emerging leaders with disabilities who exemplify leadership, advocacy, and dedication to the broader cross-disability community. Two (2) individuals or groups will each receive $2,500 in recognition of their outstanding contributions and $7,500 to further a new or existing project or initiative that increases opportunities for people with disabilities. The recipients of the 2025 AAPD Paul G. Hearne Emerging Leader Awards will be honored among national disability leaders at the 2025 AAPD National Community Event in the Spring.
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