papél picado design 2027 APRIL Con Save the Day Oct 9 through 11 2027 San Antonio Texas

Why papél picado designs?

Papél picado is traditional Mexican cut-paper art that can be seen throughout San Antonio's culture, art scene, and local large-scale public installations. If you want to learn more, we recommend researching "papél picado" or "Kathleen Trenchard", a notable San Antonio artist who trained on this style of art and has a large art intallation at the AT&T Center called 'Four Seasons of San Antonio'.

 

 

APRIL 2026 Priorities Survey 

 

APRIL 2026 Priorities Feedback Survey. "2026 Priorities Survey". APRIL logo in middle of the graphic. Text on lefthand side with an arrow to the right says "Provide and Ideas and Feedback", pointing to a QR code that will lead to the survey link.

 

APRIL wants to hear from you!  Please complete the survey using the link below to help drive APRIL 2026 Priorities and help us serve and support you better!!  

Later this year, when 2026 Conference Registrations open, we will draw a winner for a free APRIL Conference Registration from the survey submissions!!  Be sure to include your name and email.  

2026 Feedback and Ideas:  

https://form.jotform.com/260157119283052

  

 

 

 

 

 Welcome to the Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living

(APRIL)

  APRIL Who We Are:

 The Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL) is a national grassroots, nonprofit membership organization consisting of over 260 members from centers for independent living, their satellites and branch offices, statewide independent living councils, other organizations and individuals concerned with the independent living issues of people with disabilities living in rural America.  

 Our Mission:

The Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL), a national disability-led organization, advances the equity of people with disabilities in rural communities through advocacy, collaboration, shared experience, leadership development, education, and training.

 Our Vision: 

To equip APRIL members to build inclusive communities where every person with a disability thrives.

 APRIL Statement on Diversity:

The Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL) is a membership organization dedicated to advancing the rights of people with disabilities living in rural America.  We strive to cultivate a culture of inclusivity throughout our organization which reflects that of our membership.  We believe that diversity is an asset to be valued and respected.  APRIL recognizes the uniqueness of each individual and uplifts the characteristics and intersectionality of characteristics within the human experience.

 Some Highlights of Our Work: 

APRIL Peer Support

 Advocacy 

Nursing Home Transition

Youth

 

 

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