As a pediatric bone cancer survivor and amputee, Ted Kennedy, Jr. is a nationally recognized leader in disability rights and health equity. A passionate advocate for more affordable health care, stronger health insurance coverage, easier access to clinical trials and eliminating administrative barriers to care, Ted has spent decades shaping policy and advancing inclusion for cancer survivors and people with disabilities. He chairs the Disability Index, the leading Fortune 500 benchmarking tool for measuring corporate progress on disability inclusion, and serves as a Board Member and Past Chair of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), a leading national civil rights organization.

Ted champions a transformative approach to cancer care—one that goes beyond surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. He believes the future of healthcare lies in holistic, patient-centered models that integrate psychosocial and mental health support, care navigation, genetic testing, remote monitoring, and advanced data analytics.
A healthcare regulatory attorney and Partner at Epstein Becker Green, Ted brings nearly 30 years of legal and policy experience helping companies navigate complex regulatory landscapes. He advises on administrative rulemaking, reimbursement strategy, and the broader political, cultural, and economic forces shaping the future of healthcare and employee benefits.