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1 week ago | 
aapd.com | Jess Davidson
Image Description: AAPD President and CEO Maria Town, a white woman with long brown hair and red lipstick, standing at a podium with a “protect medicaid” sign on it. She is speaking at the 24 hour vigil to protect Medicaid and has a serious look of concern on her face.
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2 weeks ago | 
aapd.com | Jess Davidson
On May 22nd, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a budget reconciliation bill by just one vote. The bill contains many provisions that will be catastrophic for people with disabilities, including at least $715 billion in Medicaid cuts over the next ten years, and at least 13.7 million people losing their health coverage. This resource provides an overview of some of the most significant policies in the budget reconciliation bill, and how this bill would affect the disability community.
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2 weeks ago | 
aapd.com | Jess Davidson
To access this resource as a PDF, click here. To access this resource as a Word Document, click here. What Is Reconciliation? The House and Senate must each pass a budget resolution every year. Reconciliation is the name for a fast-track legislative process Congress uses to address certain budget issues.
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2 weeks ago | 
wispainsighthub.org | Emma Evans |Jess Davidson |Merran Brockie-David |Cheycoda Cocks
8 in 10 disabled girls were inspired by the 2024 Paralympic Games and 67% said it “made me want to be more active and play more sport”. The Paralympics can be an opportunity for powerful representation of disability sport, celebrating disabled women in sport competing at the highest level on the world-stage. But while the visibility of disability sport is improving, real-world access, inclusion, and support still lag behind the ideals promoted by the Paralympic Games.
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1 month ago | 
aapd.com | Jess Davidson
For Immediate Release: May 8, 2025Contact: Jess Davidson at [email protected]; 202-465-5528WASHINGTON, D.C. — A coalition of the nation’s leading autism and disability organizations have come together to organize an Autism Roundtable on May 12, 2025.
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1 month ago | 
aapd.com | Jess Davidson
To access this resource as a PDF, click here. To access this resource as a Word document, click here. On April 16, 2025, the Washington Post reported on a leaked budget proposal from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Presidential and agency budgets can be confusing, especially in the context of legislative action in the U.S. House and Senate.
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1 month ago | 
aapd.com | Jess Davidson
The American Association of People with Disabilities proudly joined this statement from a broad coalition of leading autism and disability organizations, including Autistic Self Advocacy Network, Autism Society of America, Autism Speaks, and more, expressing our united agreement in calling for evidence-based research and investments in diverse supports for the Autism community.
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2 months ago | 
wispainsighthub.org | Merran Brockie-David |Steve Landells |Suzanne McFadden |Jess Davidson
In March 2025, the Young Pacific Leaders Women’s Sports Programme took place in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland), New Zealand, marking the culmination of a transformative three-week journey for 13 exceptional women from the Pacific region. The programme, run by Women in Sport Aotearoain partnership with Pasifika Sisters in Sport, was designed to empower young Pacific women through sports, leadership development, and cultural exchange.
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2 months ago | 
wispainsighthub.org | Emma Evans |Jess Davidson |Merran Brockie-David |Cheycoda Cocks
NetballSmart is the official injury prevention programme of Netball New Zealand. The 6 principlesNetballSmart is an evidence-based framework made up of 6 principles. It helps improve your performance in sport by preventing injuries. Smart Preparation prepares the mind and body before you reach the court. Dynamic warm-up, cool down and recoverySmart Movement is developing a player’s skill and technique correctly which allows them to compete and enjoy their sport.
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2 months ago | 
wispainsighthub.org | Merran Brockie-David |Steve Landells |Suzanne McFadden |Jess Davidson
Purpose – This study aim to review and compile the latest research in women’s leadership internationally and across multiple sectors and industries to understand how to fast-track gender equality. As an outcome of this review, this paper presents an actionable universal framework for organisations to use to bolster their gender equity efforts.
