April 08, 2010

Throughout the years the RIAA has been fortunate to team with some exceptional charities and organizations (Feeding America, Bread for the City and more) to do our part to raise awareness and funds for the important work each does.  Last month we did just that by hosting a kick off reception for the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) on the eve of the group’s annual leadership gala in Washington.  Our event, held at the RIAA’s D.C. headquarters, featured guests such as famed fashion designer Betsey Johnson and celebrated 20 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the AAPD's 15th anniversary.  At the gala the next night, multi-Platinum music legend Stevie Wonder was presented with the first ever AAPD Image Award for acting as an example to help improve the way people with disabilities are perceived by society.  To learn more about the important work of the AAPD check out its website here.

Mitch Glazier, EVP, RIAA, The Honorable Tony Coelho, Chair, AAPD Board of Directors, Music legend Stevie Wonder, Andrew Imparato, President and CEO of AAPD, and Michele Ballantyne, SVP, RIAA

Credit: Paul Morigi/AAPD

Liz Kennedy, Deputy Director, Communications, RIAA