2026 AAPD Fall Internship Program
AAPD’s Internship Program places students and recent graduates with disabilities in paid internships. Interns build leadership skills, explore career opportunities, and connect with the disability community. We are excited to announce that the 2026 Fall Internship Program application is now open.
The 2026 Fall Internship Program will be fully virtual and part-time. The program will run for 14 weeks from August 31 to December 4, 2026.
Interns will:
- Attend a virtual kickoff call on April 8, 2026
- Attend an optional in-person gathering in Washington D.C. during the week of July 20, 2026
- Participate in a virtual orientation on Sunday, August 23, 2026 from 12:00 – 4:00 PM ET with breaks.
- Participate in weekly community events on Fridays between 12:00 – 3:00 PM ET.
- Connect one-on-one with a virtual mentor.
To apply please fill out our Surveymonkey application. The application requires applicant information, a resume, and responses to 3 short essay questions.
Applications are due Thursday, February 5, 2026.
Interested and want to learn more? Join AAPD for a virtual information session on Thursday, January 8, 2026 from 3-4 PM ET to learn more about the program and the application process and get your questions answered. CART and ASL will be provided. The session will be recorded and available on the AAPD website the week of January 12th.
AAPD is a national cross-disability civil rights organization that works to increase the political and economic power of people with disabilities. For over 20 years we have been hosting interns in Washington D.C. and remotely as part of our Summer Internship Program, and now we are expanding into our new Fall Internship Program.
To learn more and apply, please visit: https://www.aapd.com/fall-internship-program/
If you have any questions, please email info@aapd.com or call (202)-521-4316.