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Statement on Senate Passage of Tax and Domestic Policy Bill

July 1, 2025

Massive Medicaid cuts threaten care for millions—especially in rural America. People with disabilities, children, and older adults face devastating setbacks.

Comcast Newsmakers Discusses Economic Outlook of People with Disabilities

June 18, 2025

President and CEO Kendra Davenport discusses ways to improve the economic outlook of people with disabilities with Comcast Newsmakers.

Statement on House Passage of Tax & Spending Bill

May 22, 2025

Easterseals' statement on House tax legislation impacting Medicaid for people with disabilities. President and CEO Kendra Davenport warns of risks to healthcare access and provider workforce.

Massive Medicaid Cuts Would Ripple Through Nonprofit Sector, Too

May 20, 2025

President and CEO Kendra Davenport speaks with Crain's Chicago Business on the potential impact of Medicaid cuts across Easterseals' services.

Easterseals Disability Film Challenge on CNN Hollywood Minute

April 1, 2025

CNN Hollywood Minute features the 2025 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge.

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.

iHeart’s “CEOs You Should Know” Podcast

March 21, 2025

Easterseals' President and CEO Kendra Davenport was featured on iHeart’s “CEOs You Should Know” podcast. During the interview, Kendra shared her background and the path on her journey to Easterseals while highlighting its impact nationwide.

Comcast Newsmakers Segment Highlights Easterseals’ Mental Health Services

February 28, 2025

President and CEO Kendra Davenport discusses the nation’s mental health crisis with Comcast Newsmakers.

Easterseals' Statement on Airlines for America Lawsuit to Roll Back Protections for Passengers with Disabilities

February 20, 2025

Easterseals urges against rolling back air travel protections for travelers with disabilities, stressing the need for accessibility, dignity, and progress.

Disability Acceptance with the Advocate

February 7, 2025

The Advocate interviews Easterseals' President and CEO Kendra Davenport about disability acceptance.

Chronicle of Philanthropy Quotes Kendra Davenport in Weekly Roundup

February 1, 2025

The Chronicle of Philanthropy cited a New York Times quote from Kendra Davenport in its Philanthropy This Week Roundup.

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.

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