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Office for Civil Rights Reaches Resolution Agreement with Nation’s Second Largest School District, Los Angeles Unified, to Meet Needs of Students with Disabilities during COVID-19 Pandemic

U.S. Department of Education

April 28, 2022

Research Along the Autism Spectrum: Diverse Research to Meet Diverse Needs

Dr. Joshua Gordon, NIMH Director and IACC Chair

April 27, 2022

Funding Opportunity for Increasing Capacity to Serve Individuals with Co-Occurring Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Mental Health Disabilities

Administration for Community Living

April 27, 2022

Bringing Lessons from Autism IT Initiatives to Everyone

U.S. Department of Labor

April 25, 2022

Multistage Autism Screening in Early Intervention Settings May Reduce Disparities

National Institute on Mental Health

April 21, 2022

Vaccinating Children with Disabilities

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

April 19, 2022

Social Security Administration Releases Equity Action Plan

Social Security Administration

April 14, 2022

U.N. Secretary-General Statement for World Autism Awareness Day

UN Secretary General António Guterres

April 2, 2022

A Proclamation on World Autism Awareness Day, 2022

President Joseph R. Biden Jr.

April 1, 2022

Former Employees of Beaver County Health Care Facility Indicted on Federal Hate Crime Charges Related to Alleged Assaults Against Disabled Residents

U.S. Department of Justice

March 25, 2022

Letter from U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel A. Cardona, Ed.D

U.S. Department of Education

March 24, 2022

Department of Justice Issues Web Accessibility Guidance Under the ADA

U.S. Department of Justice

March 21, 2022

Education Department Launches Historic Real Pay for Real Jobs Initiative for People with Disabilities

U.S. Department of Education

March 18, 2022

President Biden Announces Key Appointments to the President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities

Administration for Community Living

March 11, 2022

ACL Announces Call for Nominations for Two Advisory Councils

Administration for Community Living

March 11, 2022

Brown, Wyden, Casey Urge Social Security Administration To Create A Beneficiary Advocate Position

U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown

March 9, 2022

NCD report finds a return on investment for offering Medicaid dental care for adults with I/DD

National Council on Disability

March 9, 2022

Justice Department Finds that Colorado Violates the Americans with Disabilities Act

U.S. Department of Justice

March 3, 2022

CDC Adds IDD To List Of Conditions At Increased Risk From COVID-19

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

March 3, 2022

Q&A on Serving Children with Disabilities Placed by Their Parents in Private Schools

U.S. Department of Education

February 28, 2022

Fact Sheet: Biden Administration Announces New Actions to Address Needs of People with Disabilities and Older Adults in Response to and Recovery from COVID-19

The White House

February 24, 2022

Child Welfare: HHS Should Facilitate Information Sharing Between States to Help Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Residential Facilities

Government Accountability Office

February 23, 2022

Providing Students with Disabilities Free Appropriate Public Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Addressing the Need for Compensatory Services Under Section 504

U.S. Department of Education

February 16, 2022

NCD announces policymaker blueprint for health equity for people with disabilities

National Council on Disability

February 14, 2022

ACL Announces Jill Jacobs as Commissioner for the Administration on Disabilities

Administration for Community Living

February 14, 2022

Machine Learning Study Sheds Light on Gaze Patterns in Adults With Autism

National Institute of Mental Health

February 11, 2022

CDC Updates Its Developmental Milestones Checklist

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

February 8, 2022

Person-Centered Practices Resources

Administration for Community Living

February 7, 2022

Two New Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects Program Funding Opportunities from NIDILRR

Administration for Community Living

February 7, 2022

FAQs for Healthcare Providers during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency: Federal Civil Rights Protections for Individuals with Disabilities under Section 504 and Section 1557

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

February 4, 2022

In Speech, Education Secretary Calls For Increased Funding For IDEA

U.S. Department of Education

January 27, 2022

U.S. Departments Of Labor, Health And Human Services, Treasury Issue 2022 Mental Health Parity And Addiction Equity Act Report To Congress

U.S. Department of Labor

January 25, 2022

Department Submits the 43rd Annual Report to Congress on Nation’s Progress Related to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

U.S. Department of Education

January 24, 2022

The Department of Health and Human Services releases Report to Congress

Office of Autism Research Coordination

January 14, 2022

Readout of Dr. Walensky’s call with Disability Advocacy Groups and Allies

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

January 14, 2022

ACL begins awarding $150M to expand the aging and disability networks' public health workforce

Administration on Community Living

January 13, 2022

Stressful Life Events Among Children Aged 5–17 Years by Disability Status: United States, 2019

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

January 2022

Shaheen, Gillibrand Urge Pentagon to Investigate TRICARE Coverage Changes that Disrupt Access to Autism Care

U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen

December 22, 2021

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Releases Two Notice of Funding Opportunities

Administration on Community Living

December 14, 2021

HHS and HUD announce expanded partnership, new Housing and Services Resource Center

Administration on Community Living

December 8, 2021

Fact Sheet: Advancing Disability Inclusive Democracy in the United States and Globally

The White House

December 3, 2021

A Proclamation on International Day Of Persons With Disabilities, 2021

The White House, President Joseph R. Biden

December 2, 2021

CDC: ASD Prevalence 1 in 44

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

December 2, 2021

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

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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Office for Civil Rights Reaches Resolution Agreement with Nation’s Second Largest School District, Los Angeles Unified, to Meet Needs of Students with Disabilities during COVID-19 Pandemic

U.S. Department of Education

April 28, 2022

Research Along the Autism Spectrum: Diverse Research to Meet Diverse Needs

Dr. Joshua Gordon, NIMH Director and IACC Chair

April 27, 2022

Funding Opportunity for Increasing Capacity to Serve Individuals with Co-Occurring Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Mental Health Disabilities

Administration for Community Living

April 27, 2022

Bringing Lessons from Autism IT Initiatives to Everyone

U.S. Department of Labor

April 25, 2022

Multistage Autism Screening in Early Intervention Settings May Reduce Disparities

National Institute on Mental Health

April 21, 2022

Vaccinating Children with Disabilities

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

April 19, 2022

Social Security Administration Releases Equity Action Plan

Social Security Administration

April 14, 2022

U.N. Secretary-General Statement for World Autism Awareness Day

UN Secretary General António Guterres

April 2, 2022

A Proclamation on World Autism Awareness Day, 2022

President Joseph R. Biden Jr.

April 1, 2022

Former Employees of Beaver County Health Care Facility Indicted on Federal Hate Crime Charges Related to Alleged Assaults Against Disabled Residents

U.S. Department of Justice

March 25, 2022

Letter from U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel A. Cardona, Ed.D

U.S. Department of Education

March 24, 2022

Department of Justice Issues Web Accessibility Guidance Under the ADA

U.S. Department of Justice

March 21, 2022

Education Department Launches Historic Real Pay for Real Jobs Initiative for People with Disabilities

U.S. Department of Education

March 18, 2022

President Biden Announces Key Appointments to the President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities

Administration for Community Living

March 11, 2022

ACL Announces Call for Nominations for Two Advisory Councils

Administration for Community Living

March 11, 2022

Brown, Wyden, Casey Urge Social Security Administration To Create A Beneficiary Advocate Position

U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown

March 9, 2022

NCD report finds a return on investment for offering Medicaid dental care for adults with I/DD

National Council on Disability

March 9, 2022

Justice Department Finds that Colorado Violates the Americans with Disabilities Act

U.S. Department of Justice

March 3, 2022

CDC Adds IDD To List Of Conditions At Increased Risk From COVID-19

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

March 3, 2022

Q&A on Serving Children with Disabilities Placed by Their Parents in Private Schools

U.S. Department of Education

February 28, 2022

Fact Sheet: Biden Administration Announces New Actions to Address Needs of People with Disabilities and Older Adults in Response to and Recovery from COVID-19

The White House

February 24, 2022

Child Welfare: HHS Should Facilitate Information Sharing Between States to Help Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Residential Facilities

Government Accountability Office

February 23, 2022

Providing Students with Disabilities Free Appropriate Public Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Addressing the Need for Compensatory Services Under Section 504

U.S. Department of Education

February 16, 2022

NCD announces policymaker blueprint for health equity for people with disabilities

National Council on Disability

February 14, 2022

ACL Announces Jill Jacobs as Commissioner for the Administration on Disabilities

Administration for Community Living

February 14, 2022

Machine Learning Study Sheds Light on Gaze Patterns in Adults With Autism

National Institute of Mental Health

February 11, 2022

CDC Updates Its Developmental Milestones Checklist

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

February 8, 2022

Person-Centered Practices Resources

Administration for Community Living

February 7, 2022

Two New Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects Program Funding Opportunities from NIDILRR

Administration for Community Living

February 7, 2022

FAQs for Healthcare Providers during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency: Federal Civil Rights Protections for Individuals with Disabilities under Section 504 and Section 1557

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

February 4, 2022

In Speech, Education Secretary Calls For Increased Funding For IDEA

U.S. Department of Education

January 27, 2022

U.S. Departments Of Labor, Health And Human Services, Treasury Issue 2022 Mental Health Parity And Addiction Equity Act Report To Congress

U.S. Department of Labor

January 25, 2022

Department Submits the 43rd Annual Report to Congress on Nation’s Progress Related to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

U.S. Department of Education

January 24, 2022

The Department of Health and Human Services releases Report to Congress

Office of Autism Research Coordination

January 14, 2022

Readout of Dr. Walensky’s call with Disability Advocacy Groups and Allies

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

January 14, 2022

ACL begins awarding $150M to expand the aging and disability networks' public health workforce

Administration on Community Living

January 13, 2022

Stressful Life Events Among Children Aged 5–17 Years by Disability Status: United States, 2019

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

January 2022

Shaheen, Gillibrand Urge Pentagon to Investigate TRICARE Coverage Changes that Disrupt Access to Autism Care

U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen

December 22, 2021

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Releases Two Notice of Funding Opportunities

Administration on Community Living

December 14, 2021

HHS and HUD announce expanded partnership, new Housing and Services Resource Center

Administration on Community Living

December 8, 2021

Fact Sheet: Advancing Disability Inclusive Democracy in the United States and Globally

The White House

December 3, 2021

A Proclamation on International Day Of Persons With Disabilities, 2021

The White House, President Joseph R. Biden

December 2, 2021

CDC: ASD Prevalence 1 in 44

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

December 2, 2021

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Science News

Machine Learning Study Sheds Light on Gaze Patterns in Adults With Autism

National Institute of Mental Health

February 11, 2022

Prototype app for mobile devices could screen children at risk for autism spectrum disorder

National Institutes of Health

April 26, 2021

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

Autism risk estimated at 3 to 5% for children whose parents have a sibling with autism

NIH News Releases

May 18, 2020

NIH-funded study links early sleep problems to autism diagnosis among at-risk children

NIH News Releases

May 7, 2020

Piecing Together the Genetic Puzzle of Autism

Dr. Joshua Gordon, NIMH Director and IACC Chair

April 22, 2020

Single mutation leads to big effects in autism-related gene

National Institutes of Health

April 2, 2020

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