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Federal Evidence Agenda on Disability
The White House
January 2025
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Supporting the Direct Care Workforce: A Report to Congress
U.S. Department of Labor
January 2025
U.S. Congress
SIGNED INTO LAW: The Think Differently Database Act
U.S. Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill
January 9, 2025
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Justice Department Reaches Agreement with Nevada to Ensure Children with Behavioral Health Disabilities Can Live in Their Homes and Communities
U.S. Department of Justice
January 3, 2025
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Justice Department Finds State of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City and Oklahoma City Police Department Discriminate Against People with Behavioral Health Disabilities
U.S. Department of Justice
January 3, 2025
U.S. Senate
Senator Collins' Autism CARES Act Signed into Law
U.S. Senator Susan Collins
December 30, 2024
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Apply for NIDILRR's FIP Program: Minority-Serving Institutions
Administration for Community Living
December 26, 2024
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ABLE Act – 10 Years of Progress for People With Disabilities
Social Security Administration
December 19, 2024
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Indiana Made at Least $56 Million in Improper Fee-for-Service Medicaid Payments for Applied Behavior Analysis Provided to Children Diagnosed With Autism
Office of Inspector General
December 19, 2024
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Secretary Buttigieg Announces Sweeping Protections for Airline Passengers with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Transportation
December 16, 2024
National Institutes of Health
Request for Information on Disability Health Research
National Institutes of Health
December 12, 2024
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Science Update: Potential screening method for autism spectrum disorder analyzes movements, NICHD study suggests
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
December 11, 2024
U.S. Senate
Senator Collins’ Bipartisan Bill to Expand Autism Research, Training, and Services Passes Senate
U.S. Senator Susan Collins
December 3, 2024
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20 Years After the 2004 Reauthorization of the IDEA
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services Blog, U.S. Department of Education
December 3, 2024
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US Department of Labor announces proposed rule to phase out certificates allowing payment of less than minimum wage to workers with disabilities
U.S. Department of Labor
December 3, 2024
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National Family Caregivers Month
Administration for Community Living
November 1, 2024
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights to hold Public Briefing on the Federal Response to Teacher Shortage Impacts on Students with Disabilities
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
October 31, 2024
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Celebrating Residents' Rights Month: Advocating for Dignity and Respect
Administration for Community Living
October 31, 2024
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New Funding Opportunity for Small Business Innovation Research Program Phase I
Administration for Community Living
October 28, 2024
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New Funding Opportunities for Field Initiated Projects Program
Administration for Community Living
October 25, 2024
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HHS, CSU Encourage Students to Join the Health Workforce
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
October 22, 2024
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ACL Announces Supplemental Funding That Connects Its Programs Through the Bridging Aging and Disability Networks Grant
Administration for Community Living
October 21, 2024
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Social Security Announces 2.5 Percent Benefit Increase for 2025
Social Security Administration
October 10, 2024
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Implementing the APS Rule: New webinar series and continuing TA and training
Administration for Community Living
October 3, 2024
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ACL Announces Awards & Initiatives to Advance the National Strategy To Support Family Caregivers
Administration for Community Living
October 3, 2024
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ACL Awards Switzer Research Fellowships
Administration for Community Living
October 3, 2024
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New Model Programs Added to Social Engagement Innovations Hub
Administration for Community Living
October 2, 2024
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PCPID Delivers Report on Supporting People With Disabilities Through HCBS
Administration for Community Living
October 2, 2024
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U.S. Department of Labor Announces $20 Million in Grants Available for Out-of-School Time Organizations to Increase Access to Good Job for Underserved Youth
U.S. Department of Labor
October 1, 2024
ALTHERE
Statement by NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan
National Science Foundation
October 1, 2024
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Helpful SSI Changes Reducing Customer Burden Take Effect
Social Security Administration
September 30, 2024
Department of Labor logo
Department of Labor launches tool to provide workers with disabilities, employers ideas for workplace accommodations
Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy
September 30, 2024
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ACL Awards 20 Field-Initiated Projects Program Grants
Administration for Community Living
September 30, 2024
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ACL Awards Four Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Program Grants
Administration for Community Living
September 27, 2024
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Biden-Harris Administration Releases Historic Guidance on Health Coverage Requirements for Children and Youth Enrolled in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program
Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services
September 26, 2024
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Letter to ACL Grantees on Section 504 Rule
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living
September 26, 2024
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New Grant Expands Outreach and Professional Training in Behavioral Health for Aging Network
Administration for Community Living
September 25, 2024
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Item of Interest: NIH funds effort to reduce health disparities for people with disabilities
National Institutes of Health
September 25, 2024
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ACL Awards Six Rehabilitation Research and Training Center Program Grants
Administration for Community Living
September 23, 2024
U.S. Congress
House overwhelmingly passes Smith’s new legislation to provide robust funding and enhanced support for Americans with autism
U.S. Congressman Chris Smith
September 18, 2024
Department of Health and Human Services Logo, which includes an outline of a bird
HHS Releases Progress Report on Federal Implementation of the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
September 17, 2024
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FACT SHEET: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Lowers Mental Health Care Costs by Improving Access to Mental Health and Substance Use Care
The White House
September 9, 2024
Department of Health and Human Services Logo, which includes an outline of a bird
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Treasury Issue Final Rules Strengthening Access to Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder Benefits
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
September 9, 2024
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Alison Barkoff Announces Departure From HHS
Administration for Community Living
August 29, 2024
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Social Security Administration Announces New Efforts to Simplify SSI Applications
Social Security Administration
August 27, 2024
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HUD Takes Action to Support Community Living for People with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
August 27, 2024
Administration for Community Living Logo
ACL Awards $5 Million to Volunteer Program That Supports Family Caregivers
Administration for Community Living
August 27, 2024
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Logo
CMS Releases Informational Bulletin to Promote Continuity of Coverage for Individuals Receiving Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services
Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services
August 19, 2024
Department of Housing and Urban Development Logo
Biden-Harris Administration Awards Nearly $140 Million to Expand Affordable Housing for People with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
August 14, 2024
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The Implicit and Explicit Exclusion of People with Disabilities in Clinical Trials
National Council on Disability
August 14, 2024
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Requirements and Considerations for the Provision of Out-of-State Services for the Benefit of VR Program Recipients
U.S. Department of Education
August 5, 2024
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New Online Respite Care Provider Training for States and Communities
Administration for Community Living
August 1, 2024
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Federal News

White House Logo
Federal Evidence Agenda on Disability
The White House
January 2025
Department of Labor logo
Supporting the Direct Care Workforce: A Report to Congress
U.S. Department of Labor
January 2025
U.S. Congress
SIGNED INTO LAW: The Think Differently Database Act
U.S. Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill
January 9, 2025
Department of Justice Logo
Justice Department Reaches Agreement with Nevada to Ensure Children with Behavioral Health Disabilities Can Live in Their Homes and Communities
U.S. Department of Justice
January 3, 2025
Department of Justice Logo
Justice Department Finds State of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City and Oklahoma City Police Department Discriminate Against People with Behavioral Health Disabilities
U.S. Department of Justice
January 3, 2025
U.S. Senate
Senator Collins' Autism CARES Act Signed into Law
U.S. Senator Susan Collins
December 30, 2024
Administration for Community Living Logo
Apply for NIDILRR's FIP Program: Minority-Serving Institutions
Administration for Community Living
December 26, 2024
Social Security Administration logo
ABLE Act – 10 Years of Progress for People With Disabilities
Social Security Administration
December 19, 2024
Department of Health and Human Services Logo, which includes an outline of a bird
Indiana Made at Least $56 Million in Improper Fee-for-Service Medicaid Payments for Applied Behavior Analysis Provided to Children Diagnosed With Autism
Office of Inspector General
December 19, 2024
U.S. Department of Transportation logo
Secretary Buttigieg Announces Sweeping Protections for Airline Passengers with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Transportation
December 16, 2024
National Institutes of Health
Request for Information on Disability Health Research
National Institutes of Health
December 12, 2024
National Institutes of Health Logo
Science Update: Potential screening method for autism spectrum disorder analyzes movements, NICHD study suggests
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
December 11, 2024
U.S. Senate
Senator Collins’ Bipartisan Bill to Expand Autism Research, Training, and Services Passes Senate
U.S. Senator Susan Collins
December 3, 2024
Department of Education Logo
20 Years After the 2004 Reauthorization of the IDEA
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services Blog, U.S. Department of Education
December 3, 2024
Department of Labor logo
US Department of Labor announces proposed rule to phase out certificates allowing payment of less than minimum wage to workers with disabilities
U.S. Department of Labor
December 3, 2024
Administration for Community Living Logo
National Family Caregivers Month
Administration for Community Living
November 1, 2024
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights to hold Public Briefing on the Federal Response to Teacher Shortage Impacts on Students with Disabilities
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
October 31, 2024
Administration for Community Living Logo
Celebrating Residents' Rights Month: Advocating for Dignity and Respect
Administration for Community Living
October 31, 2024
Administration for Community Living Logo
New Funding Opportunity for Small Business Innovation Research Program Phase I
Administration for Community Living
October 28, 2024
Administration for Community Living Logo
New Funding Opportunities for Field Initiated Projects Program
Administration for Community Living
October 25, 2024
Department of Health and Human Services Logo, which includes an outline of a bird
HHS, CSU Encourage Students to Join the Health Workforce
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
October 22, 2024
Administration for Community Living Logo
ACL Announces Supplemental Funding That Connects Its Programs Through the Bridging Aging and Disability Networks Grant
Administration for Community Living
October 21, 2024
Social Security Administration logo
Social Security Announces 2.5 Percent Benefit Increase for 2025
Social Security Administration
October 10, 2024
Administration for Community Living Logo
Implementing the APS Rule: New webinar series and continuing TA and training
Administration for Community Living
October 3, 2024
Administration for Community Living Logo
ACL Announces Awards & Initiatives to Advance the National Strategy To Support Family Caregivers
Administration for Community Living
October 3, 2024
Administration for Community Living Logo
ACL Awards Switzer Research Fellowships
Administration for Community Living
October 3, 2024
Administration for Community Living Logo
New Model Programs Added to Social Engagement Innovations Hub
Administration for Community Living
October 2, 2024
Administration for Community Living Logo
PCPID Delivers Report on Supporting People With Disabilities Through HCBS
Administration for Community Living
October 2, 2024
Department of Labor logo
U.S. Department of Labor Announces $20 Million in Grants Available for Out-of-School Time Organizations to Increase Access to Good Job for Underserved Youth
U.S. Department of Labor
October 1, 2024
ALTHERE
Statement by NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan
National Science Foundation
October 1, 2024
Social Security Administration logo
Helpful SSI Changes Reducing Customer Burden Take Effect
Social Security Administration
September 30, 2024
Department of Labor logo
Department of Labor launches tool to provide workers with disabilities, employers ideas for workplace accommodations
Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy
September 30, 2024
Administration for Community Living Logo
ACL Awards 20 Field-Initiated Projects Program Grants
Administration for Community Living
September 30, 2024
Administration for Community Living Logo
ACL Awards Four Assistive Technology Alternative Financing Program Grants
Administration for Community Living
September 27, 2024
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Logo
Biden-Harris Administration Releases Historic Guidance on Health Coverage Requirements for Children and Youth Enrolled in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program
Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services
September 26, 2024
Department of Health and Human Services Logo, which includes an outline of a bird
Letter to ACL Grantees on Section 504 Rule
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living
September 26, 2024
Administration for Community Living Logo
New Grant Expands Outreach and Professional Training in Behavioral Health for Aging Network
Administration for Community Living
September 25, 2024
National Institutes of Health Logo
Item of Interest: NIH funds effort to reduce health disparities for people with disabilities
National Institutes of Health
September 25, 2024
Administration for Community Living Logo
ACL Awards Six Rehabilitation Research and Training Center Program Grants
Administration for Community Living
September 23, 2024
U.S. Congress
House overwhelmingly passes Smith’s new legislation to provide robust funding and enhanced support for Americans with autism
U.S. Congressman Chris Smith
September 18, 2024
Department of Health and Human Services Logo, which includes an outline of a bird
HHS Releases Progress Report on Federal Implementation of the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
September 17, 2024
White House Logo
FACT SHEET: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Lowers Mental Health Care Costs by Improving Access to Mental Health and Substance Use Care
The White House
September 9, 2024
Department of Health and Human Services Logo, which includes an outline of a bird
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Treasury Issue Final Rules Strengthening Access to Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder Benefits
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
September 9, 2024
Administration for Community Living Logo
Alison Barkoff Announces Departure From HHS
Administration for Community Living
August 29, 2024
Social Security Administration logo
Social Security Administration Announces New Efforts to Simplify SSI Applications
Social Security Administration
August 27, 2024
Department of Housing and Urban Development Logo
HUD Takes Action to Support Community Living for People with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
August 27, 2024
Administration for Community Living Logo
ACL Awards $5 Million to Volunteer Program That Supports Family Caregivers
Administration for Community Living
August 27, 2024
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Logo
CMS Releases Informational Bulletin to Promote Continuity of Coverage for Individuals Receiving Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services
Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services
August 19, 2024
Department of Housing and Urban Development Logo
Biden-Harris Administration Awards Nearly $140 Million to Expand Affordable Housing for People with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
August 14, 2024
National Council on Disability Logo
The Implicit and Explicit Exclusion of People with Disabilities in Clinical Trials
National Council on Disability
August 14, 2024
Department of Education Logo
Requirements and Considerations for the Provision of Out-of-State Services for the Benefit of VR Program Recipients
U.S. Department of Education
August 5, 2024
Administration for Community Living Logo
New Online Respite Care Provider Training for States and Communities
Administration for Community Living
August 1, 2024
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Science News

National Institutes of Health Logo
Science Update: Potential screening method for autism spectrum disorder analyzes movements, NICHD study suggests
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
December 11, 2024
ALTHERE
Statement by NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan
National Science Foundation
October 1, 2024
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Release: Umbilical cord milking does not appear to increase risk of neurodevelopmental delay in non-vigorous infants
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
July 1, 2024
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Digital Autism Screening Tool Could Enhance Early Identification
National Institute of Mental Health
June 13, 2024
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Understanding the Underpinnings of Sensory Hypersensitivity in SCN2A-Associated Autism
National Institute of Mental Health
April 29, 2023
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Science Update: Altered fluid channels in the brain may be linked to diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, NIH-funded study suggests
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
January 9, 2024
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Science Update: Pain experienced during newborn intensive care could influence preterm infants’ neurodevelopment, suggests NIH-funded study
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
December 1, 2023
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Digital autism screening tool shows promise in NIH-funded study
National Institutes of Health
October 2, 2023
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Expansion of ADDM Network Sites
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
April 14, 2023
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ADDM Network Expands Surveillance to Identify Healthcare Needs and Transition Planning for Youth
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
March 27, 2023
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Medicaid Data Show Wide Differences in Mental Health Care in the United States
National Institute of Mental Health
March 23, 2023
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Attention to Geometric Images May Offer Biomarker for Some Toddlers with Autism
National Institute of Mental Health
February 13, 2023
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Science Update: Infants' cries may predict later developmental problems, NIH-funded study suggests
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
February 10, 2023
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CMS Offers Roadmap for States to Help Connect Children with Complex Medical Conditions to Critical Medicaid Services
Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services
August 1, 2022
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Role of brain development in hereditary autism spectrum disorder
National Institutes of Health
June 7, 2022
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Changes in brain’s visual areas in infancy may precede autism diagnosis
National Institutes of Health
May 26, 2022
National Institutes of Health
Amygdala overgrowth that occurs in autism spectrum disorder may begin during infancy
National Institutes of Health
March 25, 2022
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Machine Learning Study Sheds Light on Gaze Patterns in Adults With Autism
National Institute of Mental Health
February 11, 2022
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Prototype app for mobile devices could screen children at risk for autism spectrum disorder
National Institutes of Health
April 26, 2021
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Research Highlight: Testing and Refining Biomarkers to Support Intervention Research for Children with Autism
National Institute of Mental Health, Research Highlight
October 28, 2020
Dr. Francis Collins and Director Dr. Diana Bianchi
What We Know About COVID-19’s Effects on Child and Maternal Health
NIH Director's Blog
July 30, 2020
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Autism risk estimated at 3 to 5% for children whose parents have a sibling with autism
NIH News Releases
May 18, 2020
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NIH-funded study links early sleep problems to autism diagnosis among at-risk children
NIH News Releases
May 7, 2020
Dr. Joshua Gordon, Director NIMH
Piecing Together the Genetic Puzzle of Autism
Dr. Joshua Gordon, NIMH Director and IACC Chair
April 22, 2020
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Single mutation leads to big effects in autism-related gene
National Institutes of Health
April 2, 2020
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