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Report to Congress
The Department of Health and Human Services releases Report to Congress
Office of Autism Research Coordination
January 14, 2022
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Shaheen, Gillibrand Urge Pentagon to Investigate TRICARE Coverage Changes that Disrupt Access to Autism Care
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen
December 22, 2021
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Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Releases Two Notice of Funding Opportunities
Administration on Community Living
December 14, 2021
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HHS and HUD announce expanded partnership, new Housing and Services Resource Center
Administration on Community Living
December 8, 2021
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Fact Sheet: Advancing Disability Inclusive Democracy in the United States and Globally
The White House
December 3, 2021
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A Proclamation on International Day Of Persons With Disabilities, 2021
The White House, President Joseph R. Biden
December 2, 2021
Father and daughter blowing bubbles
CDC: ASD Prevalence 1 in 44
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
December 2, 2021
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HHS Seeks Public Comments to Advance Equity and Reduce Disparities in Organ Transplantation, Improve Life-Saving Donations, and Dialysis Facility Quality of Care
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
December 1, 2021
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Justice Department Reaches Settlement with Maryland School District to Protect Students with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Justice
December 1, 2021
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US Department of Labor Launches Initiative to Protect Professional Caregivers’ Wages, Rights; Ensure Industry Employers Comply with Law
U.S. Department of Labor
November 23, 2021
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ACL Investing $150 Million to Expand the Public Health Workforce to Respond to the Needs of People with Disabilities and Older Adults
Administration for Community Living
November 10, 2021
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Justice Department Sues Uber for Overcharging People with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Justice
November 10, 2021
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New RSA 2021 Discretionary Grant Awards
U.S. Department of Education
November 4, 2021
U.S. Department of Education Logo
New OSEP 2021 Discretionary Grant Awards
U.S. Department of Education
November 4, 2021
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Assistive Technology and Universal Design: a toolkit for interagency collaboration
Interagency Committee on Disability Research
November 1, 2021
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Federal Report Finds Foreseeable, Disproportionate COVID-19 Fatalities, Heavy Toll for People with Disabilities
National Council on Disability
October 29, 2021
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RSA Issues FAQs related to Criterion for an Integrated Employment Location in the Definition of "Competitive Integrated Employment" and Participant Choice
U.S. Department of Education
October 29, 2021
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New Q&As Address Child Find, Referral, and Eligibility; and the Provision of Early Intervention Services; Under IDEA Part C Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
U.S. Department of Education
October 29, 2021
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Crime Against Persons with Disabilities, 2009–2019 – Statistical Tables
Bureau of Justice Statistics, U.S. Department of Justice
October 28, 2021
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Statement from the EEOC Chair for National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Administration for Community Living
October 25, 2021
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CMS Launches Webpage to Share Innovative State Actions to Expand Medicaid Home and Community-based Services
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
October 21, 2021
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FACT SHEET: Improving Access and Care for Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Conditions
The White House
October 19, 2021
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U.S. Department of Education Releases New Resource on Supporting Child and Student Social, Emotional, Behavioral and Mental Health during COVID-19 Era
U.S. Department of Education
October 19, 2021
Congressman Mike Doyle
Congressman Doyle Announces He Will Retire at The End of His Current Term in the U.S. House of Representatives
Congressman Mike Doyle
October 18, 2021
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Social Security Announces 5.9 Percent Benefit Increase for 2022
Social Security Administration
October 13, 2021
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U.S. AbilityOne Commission Proposes Rule to Prohibit Payment of Subminimum Wages on AbilityOne Contract
U.S. AbilityOne Commission
October 7, 2021
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ACL Awards Several Disability Employment Research Grants
Administration for Community Living
October 7, 2021
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ACL Awards Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Employment Practices
Administration for Community Living
October 5, 2021
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ACL Awards Project of National Significance for Bridging the Aging and Disabilities Networks
Administration for Community Living
October 4, 2021
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People with disabilities want COVID-19 vaccines, but struggle to get them
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
October 1, 2021
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ACL Awards COVID-19 Research Grants
Administration for Community Living
October 1, 2021
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New Q&A Highlights Certain IDEA Requirements Related to Individualized Education Programs Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
U.S. Department of Education
September 30, 2021
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ACL Awards New Project of National Significance on Empowering Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to Manage Their Healthcare Transitions
Administration for Community Living
September 30, 2021
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ACL Awards Projects of National Significance Grant for Self-Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center
Administration for Community Living
September 28, 2021
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NCAPPS Awards Second Technical Assistance Cohort
Administration for Community Living
September 27, 2021
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HUD and FHFA Announce Clarifications to Freddie Mac’s Policies on Purchasing Mortgages Secured by Group Homes
U.S. Department of Housing
September 22, 2021
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News Release: RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council report to Congress
Administration for Community Living
September 22, 2021
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
EEOC Sues JDKD Enterprises for Disability Discrimination
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
September 2, 2021
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CDC Launches COVID-19 Resources for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
September 1, 2021
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Marianna Facility For Persons With Developmental Disabilities To Pay $304k In Back Wages After Us Department Of Labor Finds Special Wage Rate Violations
U.S. Department of Labor
August 24, 2021
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New Guidance Reaffirms Importance of Full Implementation of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
U.S. Department of Education
August 24, 2021
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Education Department Will Erase $5.8 Billion in Loans For Borrowers With Disabilities
U.S. Department of Education
August 19, 2021
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ACL Announces the Blazing New Trails for Community-Based Direct Support Professionals Challenge Round 2 Winners
Administration for Community Living
August 16, 2021
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President Biden Appoints Members to U.S. AbilityOne Commission
The White House
August 13, 2021
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U.S. Department of Labor Announces Alliance with National Organization of Equal Opportunity Professionals to Promote Workplace Diversity
Office of Disability Employment Policy, U.S. Department of Labor
August 4, 2021
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ACL Announces Advanced Rehabilitation Research and Training (ARRT) Program Grantees
National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research, Administration for Community Living
August 4, 2021
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NCD Chairman Participates in White House STEM Roundtable
National Council on Disability
August 2, 2021
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A Proclamation on Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 2021
President Joseph R. Biden Jr.
July 26, 2021
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National Council on Disability Celebrates 31 Years of Americans with Disabilities Act
National Council on Disability
July 26, 2021
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Happy 31st Anniversary of the ADA!
Administration for Community Living
July 26, 2021
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Celebrating, and Looking Beyond, the ADA
Administration for Community Living
July 26, 2021
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Federal News

Report to Congress
The Department of Health and Human Services releases Report to Congress
Office of Autism Research Coordination
January 14, 2022
US Sentate Logo
Shaheen, Gillibrand Urge Pentagon to Investigate TRICARE Coverage Changes that Disrupt Access to Autism Care
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen
December 22, 2021
Administration for Community Living Logo
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Releases Two Notice of Funding Opportunities
Administration on Community Living
December 14, 2021
Administration for Community Living Logo
HHS and HUD announce expanded partnership, new Housing and Services Resource Center
Administration on Community Living
December 8, 2021
White House Logo
Fact Sheet: Advancing Disability Inclusive Democracy in the United States and Globally
The White House
December 3, 2021
White House Logo
A Proclamation on International Day Of Persons With Disabilities, 2021
The White House, President Joseph R. Biden
December 2, 2021
Father and daughter blowing bubbles
CDC: ASD Prevalence 1 in 44
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
December 2, 2021
Department of Labor logo
US Department of Labor Launches Initiative to Protect Professional Caregivers’ Wages, Rights; Ensure Industry Employers Comply with Law
U.S. Department of Labor
November 23, 2021
Administration for Community Living Logo
ACL Investing $150 Million to Expand the Public Health Workforce to Respond to the Needs of People with Disabilities and Older Adults
Administration for Community Living
November 10, 2021
Department of Justice Logo
Justice Department Sues Uber for Overcharging People with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Justice
November 10, 2021
U.S. Department of Education Logo
New RSA 2021 Discretionary Grant Awards
U.S. Department of Education
November 4, 2021
U.S. Department of Education Logo
New OSEP 2021 Discretionary Grant Awards
U.S. Department of Education
November 4, 2021
Interagency Committee on Disability Research logo
Assistive Technology and Universal Design: a toolkit for interagency collaboration
Interagency Committee on Disability Research
November 1, 2021
National Council on Disability Logo
Federal Report Finds Foreseeable, Disproportionate COVID-19 Fatalities, Heavy Toll for People with Disabilities
National Council on Disability
October 29, 2021
U.S. Department of Education Logo
RSA Issues FAQs related to Criterion for an Integrated Employment Location in the Definition of "Competitive Integrated Employment" and Participant Choice
U.S. Department of Education
October 29, 2021
U.S. Department of Education Logo
New Q&As Address Child Find, Referral, and Eligibility; and the Provision of Early Intervention Services; Under IDEA Part C Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
U.S. Department of Education
October 29, 2021
Department of Justice Logo
Crime Against Persons with Disabilities, 2009–2019 – Statistical Tables
Bureau of Justice Statistics, U.S. Department of Justice
October 28, 2021
Administration for Community Living Logo
Statement from the EEOC Chair for National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Administration for Community Living
October 25, 2021
Department of Health and Human Services Logo, which includes an outline of a bird
CMS Launches Webpage to Share Innovative State Actions to Expand Medicaid Home and Community-based Services
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
October 21, 2021
White House Logo
FACT SHEET: Improving Access and Care for Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Conditions
The White House
October 19, 2021
U.S. Department of Education Logo
U.S. Department of Education Releases New Resource on Supporting Child and Student Social, Emotional, Behavioral and Mental Health during COVID-19 Era
U.S. Department of Education
October 19, 2021
Congressman Mike Doyle
Congressman Doyle Announces He Will Retire at The End of His Current Term in the U.S. House of Representatives
Congressman Mike Doyle
October 18, 2021
Social Security Administration logo
Social Security Announces 5.9 Percent Benefit Increase for 2022
Social Security Administration
October 13, 2021
US Ability One Logo
U.S. AbilityOne Commission Proposes Rule to Prohibit Payment of Subminimum Wages on AbilityOne Contract
U.S. AbilityOne Commission
October 7, 2021
Administration for Community Living Logo
ACL Awards Several Disability Employment Research Grants
Administration for Community Living
October 7, 2021
Administration for Community Living Logo
ACL Awards Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Employment Practices
Administration for Community Living
October 5, 2021
Administration for Community Living Logo
ACL Awards Project of National Significance for Bridging the Aging and Disabilities Networks
Administration for Community Living
October 4, 2021
CDC Logo
People with disabilities want COVID-19 vaccines, but struggle to get them
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
October 1, 2021
Administration for Community Living Logo
ACL Awards COVID-19 Research Grants
Administration for Community Living
October 1, 2021
U.S. Department of Education Logo
New Q&A Highlights Certain IDEA Requirements Related to Individualized Education Programs Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
U.S. Department of Education
September 30, 2021
Administration for Community Living Logo
ACL Awards New Project of National Significance on Empowering Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to Manage Their Healthcare Transitions
Administration for Community Living
September 30, 2021
Administration for Community Living Logo
ACL Awards Projects of National Significance Grant for Self-Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center
Administration for Community Living
September 28, 2021
Administration for Community Living Logo
NCAPPS Awards Second Technical Assistance Cohort
Administration for Community Living
September 27, 2021
Logo for the U.S. Department of Housing
HUD and FHFA Announce Clarifications to Freddie Mac’s Policies on Purchasing Mortgages Secured by Group Homes
U.S. Department of Housing
September 22, 2021
Administration for Community Living Logo
News Release: RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council report to Congress
Administration for Community Living
September 22, 2021
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
EEOC Sues JDKD Enterprises for Disability Discrimination
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
September 2, 2021
CDC Logo
CDC Launches COVID-19 Resources for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
September 1, 2021
Department of Labor logo
Marianna Facility For Persons With Developmental Disabilities To Pay $304k In Back Wages After Us Department Of Labor Finds Special Wage Rate Violations
U.S. Department of Labor
August 24, 2021
US Department of Education Logo
New Guidance Reaffirms Importance of Full Implementation of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
U.S. Department of Education
August 24, 2021
US Department of Education Logo
Education Department Will Erase $5.8 Billion in Loans For Borrowers With Disabilities
U.S. Department of Education
August 19, 2021
Administration for Community Living Logo
ACL Announces the Blazing New Trails for Community-Based Direct Support Professionals Challenge Round 2 Winners
Administration for Community Living
August 16, 2021
White House Logo
President Biden Appoints Members to U.S. AbilityOne Commission
The White House
August 13, 2021
Department of Labor logo
U.S. Department of Labor Announces Alliance with National Organization of Equal Opportunity Professionals to Promote Workplace Diversity
Office of Disability Employment Policy, U.S. Department of Labor
August 4, 2021
Administration for Community Living Logo
ACL Announces Advanced Rehabilitation Research and Training (ARRT) Program Grantees
National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research, Administration for Community Living
August 4, 2021
National Council on Disability Logo
NCD Chairman Participates in White House STEM Roundtable
National Council on Disability
August 2, 2021
White House Logo
A Proclamation on Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 2021
President Joseph R. Biden Jr.
July 26, 2021
National Council on Disability Logo
National Council on Disability Celebrates 31 Years of Americans with Disabilities Act
National Council on Disability
July 26, 2021
Administration for Community Living Logo
Happy 31st Anniversary of the ADA!
Administration for Community Living
July 26, 2021
Administration for Community Living Logo
Celebrating, and Looking Beyond, the ADA
Administration for Community Living
July 26, 2021
National Council on Disability Logo
NCD HCBS Letter to Congressional Leaders
National Council on Disability
July 23, 2021
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Science News

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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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