Jess Davidson

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Important Update on Medicaid Work Requirements

New Federal Guidance Implements Policy That, Research Shows, Will Not Increase Employment and Unenrolls Eligible Individuals From Medicaid Coverage For Immediate Release: June 1, 2026 Contact: Jess Davidson, jdavidson@aapd.com; 202-465-5528 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today,...

American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) Opposes Federal Extension of Section 504 Compliance for Digital Accessibility

News, Press Release

For Immediate Release: May 12, 2026 Contact: Jess Davidson, jdavidson@aapd.com; 202-465-5528 WASHINGTON – On Thursday, May 7, 2026, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR) extending the compliance deadline for the...

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Explainer: New Medicaid Work Reporting Requirements and What They Mean for Disabled People

Feb 20, 2026

Victory for Internet Access and Connectivity at the Supreme Court: Why Does the Universal Service Fund (USF) Matter to People with Disabilities?

On June 27, 2025, a U.S. Supreme Court decision ensured the continuity of the Universal Services Fund (USF), an important federal program that prov...

Feb 19, 2026

American Association of People with Disabilities Response to House Passage of the SAVE America Act

For Immediate Release: February 13, 2026 Contact: Jess Davidson, jdavidson@aapd.com; 202-465-5528 Washington, D.C. – Earlier this week, the U.S. Th...

Feb 13, 2026

AAPD Deeply Concerned By GAO Report Finding Education Department Dismissed 90% of Civil Rights Discrimination Complaints Without Review; Wasted $38 Million

For Immediate Release: February 2, 2026 Contact: Jess Davidson, jdavidson@aapd.com; 202-465-5528 WASHINGTON, DC – The American Association of Peopl...

Feb 02, 2026

AAPD Resources and News Sources Amidst ICE Violence

Resources: Provide or Receive Support in Minnesota Contribute to or receive mutual aid in Minnesota through the Community Aid Network. Email commun...

Jan 28, 2026

Announcing AAPD’s 2026 Paul G. Hearne Emerging Leader Awardees: Katie Drackert and Brittanie Hernandez-Wilson

For Immediate Release: January 16, 2026 Contact: Jess Davidson at jdavidson@aapd.com; 202-975-0960 Sarah Shaw at sshaw@aapd.com; 771-243-3251 WASHI...

Jan 16, 2026

AAPD Condemns Latest Presidential Executive Order Preventing States From Regulating Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technologies

For immediate release: December 16, 2025 Contact: Naomi Hess, nhess@aapd.com Washington, D.C. – The American Association of People with Disab...

Dec 16, 2025

Disability Economic Power & AAPD Internships

Dec 09, 2025

AAPD and NBCUniversal Announce 2025 Recipients of the NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship

For Immediate Release: Contact: Jess Davidson, jdavidson@aapd.com; 202-975-0960 WASHINGTON, DC – The American Association of People with Disabiliti...

Nov 20, 2025

2025 Scholarship Recipients

AAPD is proud to announce the recipients of the 2022 NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship! In 2022,

Nov 20, 2025

AAPD Opposes Unlawful Dismantling of the Department of Education

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 19, 2025 AAPD Calls for Congressional Action to Protect Federal Education Programs and Disability Rights Washington,...

Nov 19, 2025

Explainer: The Government Shutdown Is Over. What Does This Mean for Disabled Americans?

After 43 long days, Congress reached an agreement to end the government shutdown. The agreement funds the U.S. Department of Agriculture (including...

Nov 14, 2025