Naomi Hess, Author at AAPD

Maria Town

President and CEO of AAPD

Nov 02, 2010

“What Do I Say If People Are Listening?” Lindsay Adams on Art, Disability, and Advocacy

Black History Month offers a moment to reflect on the people whose creativity, resilience, and leadership continue to shape our shared future. At A...

Feb 27, 2026

Explaining New Medicaid Work Requirements in Plain Language

Starting in January 2027, the federal government will begin enforcing new requirements for people who get their health insurance through Medicaid. ...

Feb 26, 2026

The Access Coalition Releases Unprecedented Suite of Inclusive Design Resources to Transform Retail Spaces

For Immediate Release: February 25, 2026 The Access Coalition, a groundbreaking, multi-company collaboration convened by the American Association o...

Feb 25, 2026

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

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Maria Town

“What Do I Say If People Are Listening?” Lindsay Adams on Art, Disability, and Advocacy

Explaining New Medicaid Work Requirements in Plain Language

The Access Coalition Releases Unprecedented Suite of Inclusive Design Resources to Transform Retail Spaces

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

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

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

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

AAPD Resources and News Sources Amidst ICE Violence

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

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

Disability Economic Power & AAPD Internships

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

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