The government shutdown is still going on, and it is harming disabled Americans. The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) has put together information about how it might impact you. Read AAPD’s Explainer titled “What the Government Shutdown Means for SNAP, WIC, and Disability Programs,” updated on October 27, 2025.
AAPD Explainers are created to help you understand what is moving, changing, and unfolding on Capitol Hill in Washington and across the federal government. Explainers can help you learn how policy changes and shifting priorities impact the disability community.
