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What is Medicaid, and Why Does It Matter?

Apr. 3, 2025

Medicaid provides essential healthcare for millions, but is often misunderstood. Let’s break down why it matters and how it helps people with disabilities.
Online Dating with a Disability: App Accessibility and Transportation

Feb. 6, 2025

Dating with a disability can with challenges, from lack of accessible transportation to online dating concerns. Alicia describes her experience as a blind woman.
Embracing Accessibility Beyond the Holidays

Dec. 15, 2023

Embrace welcoming spaces year-round with thoughtful practices in work, events, and everyday life. Let's make a lasting impact!
Jet Speed on Accessible Air Travel

Oct. 7, 2023

Major airlines in the United States break or destroy 31 wheelchairs every single day. Join Easterseals in helping make sure planes connect everyone to family and friends, to opportunity, and to possibilities.
In Celebration of Judy Heumann

Mar. 13, 2023

Honoring Judith Heumann, a lifelong advocate for disability rights whose impact on accessibility continues to inspire generations.
Airport Anxiety: The Importance of Transportation Options for People with Disabilities

May. 18, 2022

If you’ve read my posts here on the Easterseals National blog, you know that I love sharing travel stories, especially new experiences.
Accessibility Means Being Part of the Community

Mar. 21, 2018

Learn how accessibility can combat isolation and foster community for people with disabilities.
Podcast

Episode 37: From Wall Street to Changemaker: Tiffany Yu’s Story of Purpose and Possibility

Tiffany Yu, author of The Anti-Ableist Manifesto, turned her childhood disability into advocacy, founding Diversability to celebrate disability pride.
Podcast

Episode 33: The Advocacy Power of Humor: Steven Verdile and The Squeaky Wheel

Steven Verdile explores satire's role in advocacy, highlighting disability issues and ensuring writer safety.
Podcast

Episode 32: Annie Segarra on Medical Gaslighting and EDS

Annie Segarra's journey with EDS fuels her advocacy for disability rights and body positivity. Learn about her powerful story.
National Journal Discusses Potential Medicaid Cuts with Kendra Davenport

March 27, 2025

An extensive piece in the National Journal on potential Medicaid cuts includes insights from Easterseals President and CEO Kendra Davenport.
Kendra Davenport Talks About Funding Freeze with The Hill

January 30, 2025

Easterseals President and CEO Kendra Davenport tells The Hill that the budget directive disrupted services for people with disabilities and veterans across the country.