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Release of the 2022 HHS Report to Congress on Supportive Services for Individuals with Autism
Office of National Autism Coordination
November 29, 2023
Department of Labor Announces Selection of 12 States, District of Columbia to Join Initiative Expanding Opportunities for People with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Labor
November 16, 2023
AHRQ Special Emphasis Notice on Health Services Research to Improve Healthcare for Persons Living with Disabilities
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
November 16, 2023
Monica Bertagnolli, M.D., takes the helm at NIH
National Institutes of Health
November 9, 2023
New Program: Helping States Increase Access to Housing-Related Services and Supports
Administration for Community Living
November 2, 2023
Developmental Disabilities (DD) Network Statement on the 60th Anniversary of the DD Act
Administration for Community Living
November 2, 2023
Secretary Becerra Named Chair of U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness; Announces $6.1 Million in New Measures on Affordable Housing and Support for Runaway Youth; Launches Housing and Services Partnership Accelerator
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
November 1, 2023
National Family Caregivers Month 2023
Administration for Community Living
November 1, 2023
Justice Department Issues Guidance on the Americans with Disabilities Act and Employment Services for People with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Justice
October 31, 2023
Casey, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Bolster Home Care Workforce
U.S. Senator Bob Casey
October 24, 2023
ACL Seeks Participants for NIDILRR’s Second Annual Stakeholder Matchmaking Sessions
Administration for Community Living
October 18, 2023
Funding Opportunities for Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training & Field-Initiated Projects Programs
Administration for Community Living
October 17, 2023
HUD Announces $212 Million Funding Opportunity to Expand Affordable Housing Options for Persons with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
October 12, 2023
Social Security Announces 3.2 Percent Benefit Increase for 2024
Social Security Administration
October 12, 2023
Share Your Thoughts on NIH's Mission Statement
National Institutes of Health
October 11, 2023
ACL Awards Rehabilitation Research and Training Center Program Grants
Administration for Community Living
October 10, 2023
Supplemental Evidence and Data Request on Evidence Map on Home and Community Based Services
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
October 5, 2023
ACL Awards Switzer Research Fellowships
Administration for Community Living
October 5, 2023
Social Security Acting Commissioner Kilolo Kijakazi Directs Review of Overpayment Procedures and Policies
Social Security Administration
October 4, 2023
Digital autism screening tool shows promise in NIH-funded study
National Institutes of Health
October 2, 2023
A Proclamation on National Disability Employment Awareness Month, 2023
The White House
September 29, 2023
New
2021-2023 IACC Strategic Plan
Highlights Needs Across the Full Range of Diversity of the Autism Community
Office of National Autism Coordination
September 28, 2023
Examining 50 years of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973- Advancing Access and Equity for individuals with disabilities
Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy
September 28, 2023
Words Matter, Actions Have Impact: Updating the NIH Mission Statement
NIH Director's Blog
September 28, 2023
HHS Announces Appointment of New IACC Members to Fill Vacancies
Office of National Autism Coordination
September 26, 2023
NIH Designates People With Disabilities as a Population With Health Disparities
National Institutes of Health
September 26, 2023
Statement from President Joe Biden on 50th Anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act
The White House
September 26, 2023
HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra Statement on the 50th Anniversary of Signing of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
September 26, 2023
U.S. Department of Education Awards More Than $35 Million to Develop Personnel in Support of Children with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Education
September 26, 2023
ACL Awards Three Longitudinal Data Collection Projects
Administration for Community Living
September 25, 2023
ACL Awards $3.6 Million to Improve Support for Family Caregivers
Administration for Community Living
September 20, 2023
Coverage for Half a Million Children and Families Will Be Reinstated Thanks to HHS’ Swift Action
Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services
September 15, 2023
HHS Invests $8 Million to Improve Health Care Access by Training New Physicians to Care for Individuals with Disabilities and Individuals with Limited English Proficiency
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
September 15, 2023
ACL Awards Center of Excellence to Align Health and Social Care
Administration for Community Living
September 12, 2023
Input needed: Proposed Regulations for APS Programs
Administration for Community Living
September 11, 2023
HHS Issues New Proposed Rule to Strengthen Prohibitions Against Discrimination on the Basis of a Disability in Health Care and Human Services Programs
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
September 7, 2023
U.S. Department of Labor Announces $7.5M Cooperative Agreement to Continue Support for Disabled Youth Employment Initiatives
U.S. Department of Labor
September 7, 2023
Letter to NIMHD Director Pérez-Stable regarding health disparity population designation
National Council on Disability
September 6, 2023
Examining 50 Years of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 – Section 503
U.S. Department of Labor
September 1, 2023
CMS Takes Action to Protect Health Care Coverage for Children and Families
Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services
August 30, 2023
Request for Information (RFI): Inviting Comments and Suggestions on Updating the NIH Mission Statement
National Institutes of Health
August 25, 2023
Expansion of the Rental Subsidy Policy for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Applicants and Recipients
Social Security Administration
August 24, 2023
Medicare and Medicaid Programs: CY 2024 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment, etc.
Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services
August 18, 2023
ACL Awards $2.9 Million for New Lifespan Respite Care Grants
Administration for Community Living
August 11, 2023
US Department Of Labor Announces More Than $69M Funding Available To Help Youth, Young Adults With Disabilities Connect With Good Jobs
U.S. Department of Labor
August 10, 2023
Employment and Education Services for Young Adults with Mental Health Conditions
U.S. Department of Labor
August 2023
Casey Introduces Bill to Expand Access to Savings Accounts for People with Disabilities
U.S. Senator Bob Casey
July 26, 2023
Updated EEOC Resource About the ADA and Individuals with Visual Disabilities at Work
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
July 26, 2023
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Treasury announce proposed rules to strengthen Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
July 25, 2023
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Takes Action to Make it Easier to Access In-Network Mental Health Care
The White House
July 25, 2023
Justice Department Advances Proposed Rule to Strengthen Web and Mobile App Access for People with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Justice
July 25, 2023
U.S. Department of Education Strengthens Guidance to Improve Equal Educational Opportunity for Children with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Education
July 24, 2023
Inviting Input Regarding NIDCD’s Research Directions to Support Communication in Minimally Verbal/Non-Speaking People
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDHD)
July 10, 2023
ACL Awards New Grants to 17 UCEDDs
Administration for Community Living
July 6, 2023
Examining 50 Years of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 – Section 501
Office of Disability Employment Policy, U.S. Department of Labor
June 28, 2023
2023 Determination Letters on State Implementation of IDEA
U.S. Department of Education
June 26, 2023
New Defense Department Policy Standardizes Exceptional Family Member Program Across the Services
U.S. Department of Defense
June 23, 2023
HHS Marks 24th Anniversary of the Olmstead Decision
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
June 22, 2023
Commemorating the Olmstead Anniversary with Revitalized Enforcement Initiative
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
June 22, 2023
SSA Funding Opportunity on Employment of People with Disabilities
Administration for Community Living
June 14, 2023
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Tools to Lower Prescription Drug Costs for Low-Income Seniors and People with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
June 12, 2023
Enhancing autism research: diversifying cohorts, reducing disparities
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
June 2023
Dr. Susan Daniels Appointed National Autism Coordinator
May 18, 2023
Assistance to States for the Education of Children With Disabilities
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Department of Education
May 18, 2023
I/DD Counts National Summit Report Highlights Health Data as Equity Issue
Administration for Community Living
May 18, 2023
National Institute of Mental Health Strategic Plan for Research
Message from the Director
National Institute of Mental Health
May 17, 2023
Accessibility in the 21 Century: Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion; National Institutes of Health
May 12, 2023
Statement by U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on Senate Confirmation of Glenna Wright-Gallo
U.S. Department of Education
May 10, 2023
US Department Of Labor Announces Funding Opportunity For Employer-Focused Disability Policy, Technical Assistance Center
U.S. Department of Labor
May 9, 2023
Reps. Cuellar, Meng, Fitzpatrick, and Molinaro Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Skills Training for Caregivers of Children with Autism
U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar
April 28, 2023
Infants' Health Record Data May Improve Early Autism Screening
National Institute of Mental Health
April 27, 2023
HUD Seeks Public Comment on Potential Changes to Regulation Requiring Accessibility and Prohibiting Discrimination on the Basis of Disability in HUD-Assisted Programs
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
April 25, 2023
Executive Order on Increasing Access to High-Quality Care and Supporting Caregivers
The White House
April 18, 2023
Expansion of ADDM Network Sites
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
April 14, 2023
Writing Respectfully: Person-First and Identity-First Language
National Institutes of Health
April 12, 2023
Autism Awareness Month: The Power of Community
Dr. Joshua Gordon, NIMH Director and IACC Chair
April 10, 2023
USAID Celebrates Autism Awareness Day and Vietnam Disabilities Day
United States Agency for International Development
April 7, 2023
Statement of the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) on Proposed Changes to ACGME Program Requirements for Graduate Medical Education in Pediatrics
Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee
April 5, 2023
900 Oral health care provider viewpoints inform latest NCD recommendations on Medicaid, Medicare
National Council on Disability
April 5, 2023
2021 Summary of Advances
Highlights Notable Autism Research from 2021
Office of Autism Research Coordination
April 3, 2023
A Proclamation on World Autism Awareness Day, 2023
The White House, President Joseph R. Biden Jr.
March 31, 2023
ADDM Network Expands Surveillance to Identify Healthcare Needs and Transition Planning for Youth
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
March 27, 2023
Autism Prevalence Higher, According to Data from 11 ADDM Communities
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
March 24, 2023
Medicaid Data Show Wide Differences in Mental Health Care in the United States
National Institute of Mental Health
March 23, 2023
Senators Hassan and Shaheen Joins Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Begin Eliminating Home Care Services Waiting List
U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan
March 15, 2023
FDA approves first treatment for Rett Syndrome
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
March 13, 2023
A White House Roundtable With Young Black Leaders With Disabilities
U.S. Department of Education
February 23, 2023
FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Administration’s Work to Support Black Disabled Americans
The White House
February 23, 2023
Subminimum Wage Program: DOL Could Do More to Ensure Timely Oversight
Government Accountability Office
February 23, 2023
USAID Works to Expand Government of Vietnam's Support to Persons with Disabilities
United States Agency for International Development
February 17, 2023
Employment of People with Disabilities in Skilled Trade Professions
U.S. Department of Labor
February 13, 2023
Attention to Geometric Images May Offer Biomarker for Some Toddlers with Autism
National Institute of Mental Health
February 13, 2023
Science Update: Infants' cries may predict later developmental problems, NIH-funded study suggests
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health A]and Human Development
February 10, 2023
U.S. Attorney's Office Recovers $2 Million From Autism Therapy Provider for Alleged False Healthcare Claims in District’s Largest TRICARE Settlement
U.S. Department of Justice
February 10, 2023
Discipline Discussions: Our Discipline Policies Reflect Our Priorities
U.S. Department of Education
January 30, 2023
Department Of Labor Selects 10 States, District Of Columbia For National Effort To Expand Employment Opportunities, Outcomes For People With Disabilities
U.S. Department of Labor
January 26, 2023
National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) Annual Report
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
January 17, 2023
NSF announces new AI institute
National Science Foundation
January 9, 2023
New Recommendations for Enhancing Disability Inclusion
National Institutes of Health
December 30, 2022
Grassley Bills to Support Crime Survivors, Assist Law Enforcement, Improve Government Accountability Included in Defense Spending Package
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley
December 15, 2022
The Biden-Harris Administration Promotes Access to Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Education
December 14, 2022
A Proclamation on International Day of Persons With Disabilities, 2022
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
December 2, 2022
Launch of the WHO Global Report on Health Equity for Persons with Disabilities
World Health Organization
December 2, 2022
U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Announces Resolution of Investigation into Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia, Related to the Needs of Students with Disabilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic
U.S. Department of Education
November 30, 2022
47 Years Later, Are We Delivering on the Promise of IDEA?
U.S. Department of Education
November 29, 2022
Self Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center Fellowships Now Open for 2023 Projects
Administration for Community Living
November 28, 2022
Social Security Administration: Remote Service Delivery Increased during COVID-19, but More Could Be Done to Assist Vulnerable Populations
Government Accountability Office
November 17, 2022
New Funding Opportunities for Field Initiated Projects and Small Business Innovation Research Programs
Administration for Community Living
November 17, 2022
NCD urges HCBS strengthening, calls for 'Community Living Bias' in view of COVID-19 death toll
National Council on Disability
November 16, 2022
Department of Labor Initiative Finds Violations In 80% Of Care Industry Investigations; Recovers $28.6m For Nearly 25k Workers, Mostly Women
U.S. Department of Labor
November 16, 2022
Department of Education Sends Letter to State Directors of Special Education About Highly Mobile Children
U.S. Department of Education
November 15, 2022
ACL Announces Selected Participants of the Community Care Hub National Learning Community
Administration for Community Living
November 4, 2022
Feedback Wanted on NIDILRR 2024-2028 Long-Range Plan
Administration for Community Living
November 3, 2022
National Family Caregivers Month 2022
Administration for Community Living
November 1, 2022
ACL Awards Several Field Initiated Projects (FIP) Program Grants
Administration for Community Living
November 1, 2022
National Family Caregivers Month: November 2022
U.S. Census Bureau
November 2022
A Proclamation on National Family Caregivers Month, 2022
The White House
October 31, 2022
New Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training (ARRT) Program Funding Opportunities
Administration for Community Living
October 18, 2022
Social Security Announces 8.7 Percent Benefit Increase for 2023
Social Security Administration
October 14, 2022
Memorandum: Personnel Qualifications under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
U.S. Department of Education
October 14, 2022
ACL Awards Nearly $17.3 Million to Advance Equity and Inclusion for People with Disabilities and Older Adults
Administration for Community Living
October 13, 2022
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act Services Provided in Head Start Programs
U.S. Department of Education
October 11, 2022
ACL Now Accepting Comments on the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers
Administration for Community Living
October 1, 2022
Proclamation on National Disability Employment Awareness Month, 2022
President Joseph R. Biden Jr.
September 30, 2022
Education Department Awards $177 Million in New Grants to Increase Competitive Integrated Employment for People with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Education
September 22, 2022
HHS Delivers First National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
September 21, 2022
Grassley, Klobuchar Push To Extend Law To Help Locate Missing Individuals With Autism And Alzheimer’s
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley
September 19, 2022
NIH Awards $100 Million for Autism Centers of Excellence Program
National Institute of Mental Health
September 6, 2022
Office of Special Education Programs Seeking Input: Prioritizing Equity
U.S. Department of Education
September 2, 2022
Biden-Harris Administration Proposes to Make Health Care Enrollment Easier for Millions of Americans
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
August 31, 2022
Final Segment of State Policy Roadmap for Family Caregivers Released
Administration for Community Living
August 25, 2022
HHS Expands Home and Community-Based Services in Five New States and Territories for Older Adults and People with Disabilities
Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services
August 22, 2022
U.S. Department Of Labor Seeks To Help State, Local Governments Expand Competitive Integrated Employment For People With Disabilities
U.S. Department of Labor
August 16, 2022
ACL Announces Final Rule that Advances Equity in NIDILRR Peer Review Criteria
Administration for Community Living
August 15, 2022
ACL Awards Three New Lifespan Respite Care Program Grants
Administration for Community Living
August 12, 2022
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
On 32nd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, HUD Awards Over $36 Million in Mainstream Vouchers and Fees to Support Community Living for People With Disabilities
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
July 27, 2022
Proclamation on the Anniversary Of The Americans With Disabilities Act
President Joseph R. Biden
July 25, 2022
As ADA reaches 32nd anniversary, Casey introduces bills to ensure people with disabilities are not sidelined from running for and serving in local government
U.S. Senator Bob Casey
July 25, 2022
U.S. AbilityOne Commission Ends Payment of Subminimum Wages on AbilityOne Contracts
U.S. AbilityOne Commission
July 21, 2022
New Guidance Helps Schools Support Students with Disabilities and Avoid Discriminatory Use of Discipline
U.S. Department of Education, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
July 19, 2022
Protecting the Rights of Workers with Disabilities and Advancing Competitive Integrated Employment
U.S. Department of Labor
July 11, 2022
DOT Announces First-Ever Bill of Rights for Passengers with Disabilities, Calls on Airlines to Seat Families Together Free of Charge
U.S. Department of Transportation
July 8, 2022
To Mark Disability Pride Month and the 32nd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, HUD Reaffirms Its Commitment to Community Living for Individuals with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
July 1, 2022
Serving LGBTQI+ People with Disabilities and Older Adults
Administration for Community Living
June 30, 2022
OSERS Issues 2022 State Implementation of IDEA Determination Letters
U.S. Department of Education, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
June 28, 2022
Justice Department Finds Maine in Violation of ADA For Over-Institutionalization of Children with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Justice
June 22, 2022
US Department of Labor To Recognize Importance Of Disability, Equity In Workforce During National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2022
U.S. Department of Labor
June 22, 2022
Justice Department Secures Groundbreaking Settlement Agreement with Meta Platforms, Formerly Known as Facebook, to Resolve Allegations of Discriminatory Advertising
U.S. Department of Justice
June 21, 2022
US Department of Labor Issues Guidance on Law Limiting Subminimum Wages for Workers with Disabilities, Takes Decisive Action to Enforce the Law
U.S. Department of Labor
June 16, 2022
Pallone And Eshoo Applaud House Passage Of FDA User Fees Reauthorization Package
Congressman Frank Pallone and Congresswoman Anna Eshoo
June 8, 2022
Senators Collins, Menendez Introduce Bill to Train, Support Autism Caregivers
U.S. Senator Susan Collins
June 7, 2022
Role of brain development in hereditary autism spectrum disorder
National Institutes of Health
June 7, 2022
2020 IACC Summary of Advances
Highlights New and Impactful Autism Research
Office of Autism Research Coordination
June 7, 2022
Seeking Grant Reviewers with Disabilities
Administration for Community Living
June 3, 2022
HHS Extends American Rescue Plan Spending Deadline for States to Expand and Enhance Home- and Community-Based Services for People with Medicaid
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
June 3, 2022
Changes in brain’s visual areas in infancy may precede autism diagnosis
National Institutes of Health
May 26, 2022
NCD Report Recommends Congressional Action on Federal Benefits for Americans with Disabilities in U.S. Territories
National Council on Disability
May 25, 2022
U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights Reaches Agreement to Resolve Restraint and Seclusion Compliance Review of Horry County Schools in South Carolina
U.S. Department of Education
May 24, 2022
Education Department Hosted Virtual Summit, Announced New Efforts and Resources for Supporting Mental Health and Students with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Education
May 23, 2022
Brown, Colleagues Call For GAO Study Into The Barriers Americans With Disabilities Face Accessing Healthcare
U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown
May 20, 2022
Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, and Disability Discrimination in Hiring
ADA.gov, U.S. Department of Justice
May 12, 2022
RCC Partners to Pay $30,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
May 10, 2022
U.S. Department of Education Announces Intent to Strengthen and Protect Rights for Students with Disabilities by Amending Regulations Implementing Section 504
U.S. Department of Education
May 6, 2022
Brown, Portman Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Reform Supplemental Security Income Program To Stop Punishing Americans For Saving For Emergencies
U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown
May 3, 2022
Three New Funding Opportunities for Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers Addressing Equity from NIDILRR
Administration for Community Living
April 29, 2022
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
Biden-Harris Administration Releases Recommendations for Advancing Use of Equitable Data
President Joseph R. Biden
April 22, 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
Justice Department Issues Guidance on Protections for People with Opioid Use Disorder under the Americans with Disabilities Act
U.S. Department of Justice
April 5, 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
Lessons from SSA Demonstrations for Disability Policy and Future Research
Social Security Administration
November 2021
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
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
Justice Department Sues Uber for Overcharging People with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Justice
November 10, 2021
New RSA 2021 Discretionary Grant Awards
U.S. Department of Education
November 4, 2021
New OSEP 2021 Discretionary Grant Awards
U.S. Department of Education
November 4, 2021
Assistive Technology and Universal Design: a toolkit for interagency collaboration
Interagency Committee on Disability Research
November 1, 2021
Federal Report Finds Foreseeable, Disproportionate COVID-19 Fatalities, Heavy Toll for People with Disabilities
National Council on Disability
October 29, 2021
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
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
President Biden Announces Sara Minkara as United States Special Advisor on International Disability Rights
The White House
October 28, 2021
Crime Against Persons with Disabilities, 2009–2019 – Statistical Tables
Bureau of Justice Statistics, U.S. Department of Justice
October 28, 2021
Statement from the EEOC Chair for National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Administration for Community Living
October 25, 2021
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
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 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
Social Security Announces 5.9 Percent Benefit Increase for 2022
Social Security Administration
October 13, 2021
U.S. AbilityOne Commission Proposes Rule to Prohibit Payment of Subminimum Wages on AbilityOne Contract
U.S. AbilityOne Commission
October 7, 2021
ACL Awards Several Disability Employment Research Grants
Administration for Community Living
October 7, 2021
ACL Awards Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Employment Practices
Administration for Community Living
October 5, 2021
ACL Awards Project of National Significance for Bridging the Aging and Disabilities Networks
Administration for Community Living
October 4, 2021
People with disabilities want COVID-19 vaccines, but struggle to get them
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
October 1, 2021
ACL Awards COVID-19 Research Grants
Administration for Community Living
October 1, 2021
New Q&A Highlights Certain IDEA Requirements Related to Individualized Education Programs Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
U.S. Department of Education
September 30, 2021
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
ACL Awards Projects of National Significance Grant for Self-Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center
Administration for Community Living
September 28, 2021
NCAPPS Awards Second Technical Assistance Cohort
Administration for Community Living
September 27, 2021
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
News Release: RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council report to Congress
Administration for Community Living
September 22, 2021
EEOC Sues JDKD Enterprises for Disability Discrimination
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
September 2, 2021
CDC Launches COVID-19 Resources for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
September 1, 2021
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
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
Education Department Will Erase $5.8 Billion in Loans For Borrowers With Disabilities
U.S. Department of Education
August 19, 2021
ACL Announces the Blazing New Trails for Community-Based Direct Support Professionals Challenge Round 2 Winners
Administration for Community Living
August 16, 2021
President Biden Appoints Members to U.S. AbilityOne Commission
The White House
August 13, 2021
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
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
NCD Chairman Participates in White House STEM Roundtable
National Council on Disability
August 2, 2021
A Proclamation on Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 2021
President Joseph R. Biden Jr.
July 26, 2021
National Council on Disability Celebrates 31 Years of Americans with Disabilities Act
National Council on Disability
July 26, 2021
Happy 31st Anniversary of the ADA!
Administration for Community Living
July 26, 2021
Celebrating, and Looking Beyond, the ADA
Administration for Community Living
July 26, 2021
NCD HCBS Letter to Congressional Leaders
National Council on Disability
July 23, 2021
ACL Awards 10 New Lifespan Respite Care Program Grants
Administration for Community Living
July 22, 2021
Advancing Disability Inclusion in the Scientific Workforce
National Institutes of Health
July 21, 2021
Reps. Mace, Crist Introduce FREE Act to Protect Rights of Those in Conservatorships
Congresswoman Nancy Mace
July 20, 2021
New Multiagency Fact Sheet: Recent Funding Opportunities to Expand Access to Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) for Individuals with Disabilities
Administration for Community Living
July 16, 2021
From the Network: 30 Years of Community Living for Individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities
Administration for Community Living
July 12, 2021
HHS Announces Appointment of New Members to the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee
Office of Autism Research Coordination
July 7, 2021
U.S. Department of Education Releases More Than $3 Billion in American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Children with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Education
July 1, 2021
Susan A. Daniels, Ph.D., Named Acting National Autism Coordinator
National Institute of Mental Health
June 29, 2021
DHDS now includes BRFSS data for 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019
National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
June 28, 2021
Executive Order on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the Federal Workforce
President Joseph R. Biden Jr.
June 25, 2021
Final Research Plan: Screening for Autism
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
June 10, 2021
HHS Launches Hotline to Improve Access to COVID-19 Vaccines for People with Disabilities
Administration for Community Living
June 8, 2021
NCD letter to HHS Secretary Becerra concerning health equity
National Council on Disability
June 8, 2021
Study suggests no association between antiseizure drugs used during pregnancy and neurodevelopmental problems in children at age 2
National Institutes of Health
June 7, 2021
U.S. Department of Education Releases COVID-19 Handbook Volume 3: Strategies for Safe Operation and Addressing the Impact of COVID-19 on Higher Education Students, Faculty, and Staff
U.S. Department of Education
June 4, 2021
U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights Seeks Information on the Nondiscriminatory Administration of School Discipline
U.S. Department of Education
June 4, 2021
Value-Based Payment Methodologies to Advance Competitive Integrated Employment: A Mix of Inspiring Examples from Across the Country
(PDF)
U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy
June 4, 2021
FDA Authorizes Marketing of Diagnostic Aid for Autism Spectrum Disorder
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
June 2, 2021
NCD letter to new FEMA administrator
National Council on Disability
May 28, 2021
OSEP Releases Fast Facts on School Aged Children with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services Blog
May 26, 2021
Letter: Congress Urged To Increase Spending On Autism Related Activities
(PDF)
Congressional Autism Caucus
May 25, 2021
HHS Announces $14.2 Million from American Rescue Plan to Expand Pediatric Mental Health Care Access
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
May 20, 2021
New Funding Opportunity on Empowering Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to Manage Their Healthcare Transitions
Administration for Community Living
May 17, 2021
Questions and Answers on Civil Rights and School Reopening in the COVID-19 Environment
(PDF)
U.S. Department of Education
May 13, 2021
CMS Issues Guidance on American Rescue Plan Funding for Medicaid Home and Community Based Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
May 13, 2021
Round One Winners of the Blazing New Trails for Community-Based Direct Support Professionals Challenge
Administration for Community Living
May 4, 2021
"All of us are people all of the time": An Autistic Self-Advocate's Perspective
Administration for Community Living
April 30, 2021
Owner of Child Autism Services Agency Pleads Guilty to Health Care Fraud
U.S. Department of Justice
April 28, 2021
Publication Release of the 2017-2018 IACC ASD Research Portfolio Analysis Report
Office of Autism Research Coordination
April 27, 2021
Addressing the Needs of the Autism Community During COVID-19
Dr. Joshua Gordon, NIMH Director and IACC Chair
April 27, 2021
Prototype app for mobile devices could screen children at risk for autism spectrum disorder
National Institutes of Health
April 26, 2021
Policy Note: Important Changes to Money Follows the Person (MFP)
Administration for Community Living
April 19, 2021
U.S. Department of Education Releases "COVID-19 Handbook, Volume 2: Roadmap to Reopening Safely and Meeting All Students' Needs"
U.S. Department of Education
April 9, 2021
A Proclamation on World Autism Awareness Day, 2021
President Joseph R. Biden Jr.
April 1, 2021
New Funding Opportunities: Lifespan Respite Care Program
Administration for Community Living
March 31, 2021
Press Briefing by White House COVID-19 Response Team and Public Health Officials
The White House
March 31, 2021
HHS to Expand Access to COVID-19 Vaccines for Older Adults and People with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
March 29, 2021
Partnership with CDC to Increase Access to COVID-19 Vaccines
Administration for Community Living
March 29, 2021
U.N. Secretary-General Statement for World Autism Awareness Day
UN Secretary‑General António Guterres
March 26, 2021
ACL Announces Inclusive Pipeline Challenge Competition Phase 2 Winners
Administration for Community Living
March 25, 2021
FAQs related to "Competitive Integrated Employment" and Participant Choice
Rehabilitative Services Administration, U.S. Department of Education
March 9, 2021
Subminimum Wage Program: Factors Influencing the Transition of Individuals with Disabilities to Competitive Integrated Employment
Government Accountability Office
March 4, 2021
Casey, Booker and Colleagues Urge Administration to Push Forward with Investments in Home and Community-Based Services
U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging
February 5, 2021
New Funding Opportunities on Employment of Individuals with Disabilities
Administration for Community Living
January 29, 2021
New Research Funding Opportunity for Employer Practices Leading to Successful Employment Outcomes Among People With Disabilities
Administration for Community Living
January 27, 2021
Department submits the 42nd Annual Report to Congress on nation's progress related to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
U.S. Department of Education
January 21, 2021
Biden Announces American Rescue Plan
President-elect Joseph R. Biden
January 18, 2021
Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2020 Signed into Law
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin
December 21, 2020
OSEP Releases Fast Facts on Asian, Hispanic and/or Latino Children with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Education
December 17, 2020
U.S. Department of Labor Announces New Initiative to Help States Expand Employment Among People with Mental Health Conditions
Department of Labor
December 16, 2020
Casey Introduces COVID HCBS Relief Act to Provide Increased Funding for Home and Community-Based Services, Hazard Pay
U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging
December 7, 2020
Grassley, Wyden Issue Reports on Developmental Disability Care Facilities in Iowa and Oregon
Unites States Senate Committee on Finance
December 3, 2020
HUD Awards $54.7 Million In Grants To Expand Development Of New Rental Housing For Extremely Low-Income Persons With Disabilities
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
November 30, 2020
Justice Department Reaches Landmark Agreement with Massachusetts Department of Children and Families to Address Discrimination Against Parents with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Justice
November 19, 2020
Distance Learning: Challenges Providing Services to K-12 English Learners and Students with Disabilities during COVID-19
Government Accountability Office
November 19, 2020
New CMS Toolkit for Strengthening Home and Community-Based Services
Administration for Community Living
November 3, 2020
CMS Releases Toolkit to Accelerate State Efforts to Rebalance Long-term Care Systems and Enhance Home and Community-Based Services for Eligible Medicaid Beneficiaries
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
November 2, 2020
JAG Community Provides Dedicated Legal Support to Families in Exceptional Family Member Program
U.S. Navy
October 28, 2020
Research Highlight: Testing and Refining Biomarkers to Support Intervention Research for Children with Autism
National Institute of Mental Health, Research Highlight
October 28, 2020
CMS Seeks Input on Recommended Quality Measures for Home and Community-Based Services
Administration for Community Living
October 19, 2020
U.S. Department of Education Releases 2017-18 Civil Rights Data Collection
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights
October 15, 2020
Federal advisory agency recommends phase out, replacement of federal employment program for people with disabilities
National Council on Disability
October 14, 2020
Presidential Proclamation Marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month's 75th Annual Commemoration for 'Increasing Access and Opportunity'
Department of Labor
October 1, 2020
ACL Awards New Grant to Strengthen Healthcare Workforce and Address Health Disparities of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Administration for Community Living
September 24, 2020
CMS Announces New Federal Funding for 33 States to Support Transitioning Individuals from Nursing Homes to the Community
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
September 23, 2020
ACL Awards Alternatives to Guardianship Youth Resource Center
Administration for Community Living
September 23, 2020
Measuring and Improving Quality in Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS)
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
September 18, 2020
Subminimum Wages: Impacts on the Civil Rights of People with Disabilities
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
September 17, 2020
NCD makes recommendations on COVID-19 vaccine framework
National Council on Disability
September 15, 2020
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities disproportionately affected by COVID-19
National Institutes of Health
August 28, 2020
US Department of Education Releases Fast Facts on IDEA Data on Race and Ethnicity
U.S. Department of Education, OSERS Blog
August 26, 2020
Millions Awarded In Rental Assistance For People With Disabilities
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
August 11, 2020
IACC Strategic Plan 2018-2019 Update
Details Recent Committee Activities Addressing Autism Research and Services
Office of Autism Research Coordination
August 11, 2020
What We Know About COVID-19’s Effects on Child and Maternal Health
NIH Director's Blog
July 30, 2020
OSEP Releases Fast Facts: Infants and Toddlers With Disabilities
The Office of Special Education Programs
June 25, 2020
The Department of Defense Comprehensive Autism Care Demonstration Annual Report
Department of Defense
June 20, 2020
2019 IACC Summary of Advances Highlights New and Impactful Autism Research
Office of Autism Research Coordination
June 17, 2020
Autism risk estimated at 3 to 5% for children whose parents have a sibling with autism
NIH News Releases
May 18, 2020
Supporting the Development of Early Autism Screening Tools
National Institute of Mental Health, Research Highlight
May 18, 2020
NIH-funded study links early sleep problems to autism diagnosis among at-risk children
NIH News Releases
May 7, 2020
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