Skip to content
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee
photos of IACC meetings
News
 
IACC Home > News > Federal News

Federal News

U.S Senate Seal
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
U.S. Department of Education Logo
The Biden-Harris Administration Promotes Access to Early Intervention Services for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Education
December 14, 2022
White House Logo
A Proclamation on International Day of Persons With Disabilities, 2022
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
December 2, 2022
World Health Organization
Launch of the WHO Global Report on Health Equity for Persons with Disabilities
World Health Organization
December 2, 2022
U.S. Department of Education Logo
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
U.S. Department of Education Logo
47 Years Later, Are We Delivering on the Promise of IDEA?
U.S. Department of Education
November 29, 2022
Administration for Community Living Logo
Self Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center Fellowships Now Open for 2023 Projects
Administration for Community Living
November 28, 2022
US Government Accountability Office Logo
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
Administration for Community Living Logo
New Funding Opportunities for Field Initiated Projects and Small Business Innovation Research Programs
Administration for Community Living
November 17, 2022
National Council on Disability Logo
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 logo
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
U.S. Department of Education Logo
Department of Education Sends Letter to State Directors of Special Education About Highly Mobile Children
U.S. Department of Education
November 15, 2022
Administration for Community Living Logo
ACL Announces Selected Participants of the Community Care Hub National Learning Community
Administration for Community Living
November 4, 2022
Administration for Community Living Logo
Feedback Wanted on NIDILRR 2024-2028 Long-Range Plan
Administration for Community Living
November 3, 2022
Administration for Community Living Logo
National Family Caregivers Month 2022
Administration for Community Living
November 1, 2022
Administration for Community Living Logo
ACL Awards Several Field Initiated Projects (FIP) Program Grants
Administration for Community Living
November 1, 2022
U.S. Census Bureau
National Family Caregivers Month: November 2022
U.S. Census Bureau
November 2022
White House Logo
A Proclamation on National Family Caregivers Month, 2022
The White House
October 31, 2022
Administration for Community Living Logo
New Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training (ARRT) Program Funding Opportunities
Administration for Community Living
October 18, 2022
Social Security Administration logo
Social Security Announces 8.7 Percent Benefit Increase for 2023
Social Security Administration
October 14, 2022
U.S. Department of Education Logo
Memorandum: Personnel Qualifications under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
U.S. Department of Education
October 14, 2022
Administration for Community Living Logo
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
U.S. Department of Education Logo
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act Services Provided in Head Start Programs
U.S. Department of Education
October 11, 2022
Administration for Community Living Logo
ACL Now Accepting Comments on the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers
Administration for Community Living
October 1, 2022
White House Logo
Proclamation on National Disability Employment Awareness Month, 2022
President Joseph R. Biden Jr.
September 30, 2022
AHRQ logo which includes those letters
Input Sought on How To Support Better Care for People With Multiple Chronic Conditions
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
September 29, 2022
U.S. Department of Education Logo
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
Department of Health and Human Services Logo, which includes an outline of a bird
HHS Delivers First National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
September 21, 2022
U.S Senate Seal
Grassley, Klobuchar Push To Extend Law To Help Locate Missing Individuals With Autism And Alzheimer’s
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley
September 19, 2022
National Institute of Mental Health Logo
NIH Awards $100 Million for Autism Centers of Excellence Program
National Institute of Mental Health
September 6, 2022
U.S. Department of Education Logo
Office of Special Education Programs Seeking Input: Prioritizing Equity
U.S. Department of Education
September 2, 2022
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Logo
Biden-Harris Administration Proposes to Make Health Care Enrollment Easier for Millions of Americans
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
August 31, 2022
Administration for Community Living Logo
Final Segment of State Policy Roadmap for Family Caregivers Released
Administration for Community Living
August 25, 2022
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Logo
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
Department of Labor logo
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
Administration for Community Living Logo
ACL Announces Final Rule that Advances Equity in NIDILRR Peer Review Criteria
Administration for Community Living
August 15, 2022
Administration for Community Living Logo
ACL Awards Three New Lifespan Respite Care Program Grants
Administration for Community Living
August 12, 2022
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Logo
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
Department of Housing and Urban Development Logo
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
White House Logo
Proclamation on the Anniversary Of The Americans With Disabilities Act
President Joseph R. Biden
July 25, 2022
U.S Senate Seal
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
The U.S. AbilityOne Commission logo,which includes those words
U.S. AbilityOne Commission Ends Payment of Subminimum Wages on AbilityOne Contracts
U.S. AbilityOne Commission
July 21, 2022
U.S. Department of Education Logo
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
Department of Labor logo
Protecting the Rights of Workers with Disabilities and Advancing Competitive Integrated Employment
U.S. Department of Labor
July 11, 2022
U.S. Department of Transportation logo
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
Department of Housing and Urban Development Logo
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
Administration for Community Living Logo
Serving LGBTQI+ People with Disabilities and Older Adults
Administration for Community Living
June 30, 2022
U.S. Department of Education Logo
OSERS Issues 2022 State Implementation of IDEA Determination Letters
U.S. Department of Education, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
June 28, 2022
Department of Justice Logo
Justice Department Finds Maine in Violation of ADA For Over-Institutionalization of Children with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Justice
June 22, 2022
Department of Labor logo
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
Department of Justice Logo
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
Department of Labor logo
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
US Congress logo
Pallone And Eshoo Applaud House Passage Of FDA User Fees Reauthorization Package
Congressman Frank Pallone and Congresswoman Anna Eshoo
June 8, 2022
U.S. Senate Logo
Senators Collins, Menendez Introduce Bill to Train, Support Autism Caregivers
U.S. Senator Susan Collins
June 7, 2022
National Institutes of Health Logo
Role of brain development in hereditary autism spectrum disorder
National Institutes of Health
June 7, 2022
2020 Summary of Advances Cover
2020 IACC Summary of Advances Highlights New and Impactful Autism Research
Office of Autism Research Coordination
June 7, 2022
Administration for Community Living Logo
Seeking Grant Reviewers with Disabilities
Administration for Community Living
June 3, 2022
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Logo
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
National Institutes of Health Logo
Changes in brain’s visual areas in infancy may precede autism diagnosis
National Institutes of Health
May 26, 2022
National Council on Disability Logo
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 Logo
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
U.S. Department of Education Logo
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
US Senate logo
Brown, Colleagues Call For GAO Study Into The Barriers Americans With Disabilities Face Accessing Healthcare
U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown
May 20, 2022
Department of Justice Logo
Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, and Disability Discrimination in Hiring
ADA.gov, U.S. Department of Justice
May 12, 2022
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
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 Logo
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
US Senate logo
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
Administration for Community Living Logo
Three New Funding Opportunities for Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers Addressing Equity from NIDILRR
Administration for Community Living
April 29, 2022
U.S. Department of Education Logo
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
Dr. Joshua Gordon, Director NIMH
Research Along the Autism Spectrum: Diverse Research to Meet Diverse Needs
Dr. Joshua Gordon, NIMH Director and IACC Chair
April 27, 2022
Administration for Community Living Logo
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
Department of Labor logo
Bringing Lessons from Autism IT Initiatives to Everyone
U.S. Department of Labor
April 25, 2022
White House Logo
Biden-⁠Harris Administration Releases Recommendations for Advancing Use of Equitable Data
President Joseph R. Biden
April 22, 2022
National Institute of Mental Health Logo
Multistage Autism Screening in Early Intervention Settings May Reduce Disparities
National Institute on Mental Health
April 21, 2022
CDC Logo
Vaccinating Children with Disabilities
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
April 19, 2022
Social Security Administration logo
Social Security Administration Releases Equity Action Plan
Social Security Administration
April 14, 2022
United Nations Flag
U.N. Secretary-General Statement for World Autism Awareness Day
UN Secretary General António Guterres
April 2, 2022
White House Logo
A Proclamation on World Autism Awareness Day, 2022
President Joseph R. Biden Jr.
April 1, 2022
Department of Justice Logo
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
U.S. Department of Education Logo
Letter from U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel A. Cardona, Ed.D
U.S. Department of Education
March 24, 2022
Department of Justice Logo
Department of Justice Issues Web Accessibility Guidance Under the ADA
U.S. Department of Justice
March 21, 2022
U.S. Department of Education Logo
Education Department Launches Historic Real Pay for Real Jobs Initiative for People with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Education
March 18, 2022
Administration for Community Living Logo
President Biden Announces Key Appointments to the President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities
Administration for Community Living
March 11, 2022
Administration for Community Living Logo
ACL Announces Call for Nominations for Two Advisory Councils
Administration for Community Living
March 11, 2022
US Senate logo
Brown, Wyden, Casey Urge Social Security Administration To Create A Beneficiary Advocate Position
U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown
March 9, 2022
National Council on Disability Logo
NCD report finds a return on investment for offering Medicaid dental care for adults with I/DD
National Council on Disability
March 9, 2022
Department of Justice Logo
Justice Department Finds that Colorado Violates the Americans with Disabilities Act
U.S. Department of Justice
March 3, 2022
CDC Logo
CDC Adds IDD To List Of Conditions At Increased Risk From COVID-19
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
March 3, 2022
U.S. Department of Education Logo
Q&A on Serving Children with Disabilities Placed by Their Parents in Private Schools
U.S. Department of Education
February 28, 2022
White House Logo
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
US Government Accountability Office Logo
Child Welfare: HHS Should Facilitate Information Sharing Between States to Help Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Residential Facilities
Government Accountability Office
February 23, 2022
U.S. Department of Education Logo
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
National Council on Disability Logo
NCD announces policymaker blueprint for health equity for people with disabilities
National Council on Disability
February 14, 2022
Administration for Community Living Logo
ACL Announces Jill Jacobs as Commissioner for the Administration on Disabilities
Administration for Community Living
February 14, 2022
National Institute of Mental Health Logo
Machine Learning Study Sheds Light on Gaze Patterns in Adults With Autism
National Institute of Mental Health
February 11, 2022
Mother holding child
CDC Updates Its Developmental Milestones Checklist
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
February 8, 2022
Administration for Community Living Logo
Person-Centered Practices Resources
Administration for Community Living
February 7, 2022
Administration for Community Living Logo
Two New Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects Program Funding Opportunities from NIDILRR
Administration for Community Living
February 7, 2022
Department of Health and Human Services Logo, which includes an outline of a bird
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
U.S. Department of Education Logo
In Speech, Education Secretary Calls For Increased Funding For IDEA
U.S. Department of Education
January 27, 2022
Department of Labor logo
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
U.S. Department of Education Logo
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
Report to Congress
The Department of Health and Human Services releases Report to Congress
Office of Autism Research Coordination
January 14, 2022
CDC Logo
Readout of Dr. Walensky’s call with Disability Advocacy Groups and Allies
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
January 14, 2022
Administration for Community Living Logo
ACL begins awarding $150M to expand the aging and disability networks' public health workforce
Administration on Community Living
January 13, 2022
CDC Logo
Stressful Life Events Among Children Aged 5–17 Years by Disability Status: United States, 2019
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
January 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
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Logo
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
Department of Justice Logo
Justice Department Reaches Settlement with Maryland School District to Protect Students with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Justice
December 1, 2021
Social Security Administration logo
Lessons from SSA Demonstrations for Disability Policy and Future Research
Social Security Administration
November 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
White House Logo
President Biden Announces Sara Minkara as United States Special Advisor on International Disability Rights
The White House
October 28, 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
Administration for Community Living Logo
ACL Awards 10 New Lifespan Respite Care Program Grants
Administration for Community Living
July 22, 2021
National Institutes of Health Logo
Advancing Disability Inclusion in the Scientific Workforce
National Institutes of Health
July 21, 2021
United States Congress Seal
Reps. Mace, Crist Introduce FREE Act to Protect Rights of Those in Conservatorships
Congresswoman Nancy Mace
July 20, 2021
Administration for Community Living Logo
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
Administration for Community Living Logo
From the Network: 30 Years of Community Living for Individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities
Administration for Community Living
July 12, 2021
IACC members sitting around table during meeting
HHS Announces Appointment of New Members to the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee
Office of Autism Research Coordination
July 7, 2021
US Department of Education Logo
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 Daniels
Susan A. Daniels, Ph.D., Named Acting National Autism Coordinator
National Institute of Mental Health
June 29, 2021
Blue map of united states
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
White House Logo
Executive Order on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the Federal Workforce
President Joseph R. Biden Jr.
June 25, 2021
Preventative Services Task Force Logo
Final Research Plan: Screening for Autism
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
June 10, 2021
Administration for Community Living Logo
HHS Launches Hotline to Improve Access to COVID-19 Vaccines for People with Disabilities
Administration for Community Living
June 8, 2021
National Council on Disability Logo
NCD letter to HHS Secretary Becerra concerning health equity
National Council on Disability
June 8, 2021
National Institutes of Health Logo
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
US Department of Education Logo
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
US Department of Education Logo
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
Department of Labor logo
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 Logo
FDA Authorizes Marketing of Diagnostic Aid for Autism Spectrum Disorder
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
June 2, 2021
National Council on Disability Logo
NCD letter to new FEMA administrator
National Council on Disability
May 28, 2021
Department of Education Logo
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
United States Congress Seal
Letter: Congress Urged To Increase Spending On Autism Related Activities (PDF)
Congressional Autism Caucus
May 25, 2021
Depart of health and human services logo
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
Administration for Community Living Logo
New Funding Opportunity on Empowering Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to Manage Their Healthcare Transitions
Administration for Community Living
May 17, 2021
US Department of Education Logo
Questions and Answers on Civil Rights and School Reopening in the COVID-19 Environment (PDF)
U.S. Department of Education
May 13, 2021
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Logo
CMS Issues Guidance on American Rescue Plan Funding for Medicaid Home and Community Based Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
May 13, 2021
Administration for Community Living Logo
Round One Winners of the Blazing New Trails for Community-Based Direct Support Professionals Challenge
Administration for Community Living
May 4, 2021
Administration for Community Living Logo
"All of us are people all of the time": An Autistic Self-Advocate's Perspective
Administration for Community Living
April 30, 2021
Department of Justice Logo
Owner of Child Autism Services Agency Pleads Guilty to Health Care Fraud
U.S. Department of Justice
April 28, 2021
A colorful piechart in front of wood
Publication Release of the 2017-2018 IACC ASD Research Portfolio Analysis Report
Office of Autism Research Coordination
April 27, 2021
Dr. Joshua Gordon, Director NIMH
Addressing the Needs of the Autism Community During COVID-19
Dr. Joshua Gordon, NIMH Director and IACC Chair
April 27, 2021
National Institutes of Health Logo
Prototype app for mobile devices could screen children at risk for autism spectrum disorder
National Institutes of Health
April 26, 2021
Administration for Community Living Logo
Policy Note: Important Changes to Money Follows the Person (MFP)
Administration for Community Living
April 19, 2021
US Department of Education Logo
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
White House Logo
A Proclamation on World Autism Awareness Day, 2021
President Joseph R. Biden Jr.
April 1, 2021
Administration for Community Living Logo
New Funding Opportunities: Lifespan Respite Care Program
Administration for Community Living
March 31, 2021
White House Logo
Press Briefing by White House COVID-19 Response Team and Public Health Officials
The White House
March 31, 2021
Depart of health and human services logo
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
Administration for Community Living Logo
Partnership with CDC to Increase Access to COVID-19 Vaccines
Administration for Community Living
March 29, 2021
United Nations Flag
U.N. Secretary-General Statement for World Autism Awareness DayGo to website disclaimer
UN Secretary‑General António Guterres
March 26, 2021
Administration for Community Living Logo
ACL Announces Inclusive Pipeline Challenge Competition Phase 2 Winners
Administration for Community Living
March 25, 2021
US Department of Education Logo
FAQs related to "Competitive Integrated Employment" and Participant Choice
Rehabilitative Services Administration, U.S. Department of Education
March 9, 2021
US Government Accountability Office Logo
Subminimum Wage Program: Factors Influencing the Transition of Individuals with Disabilities to Competitive Integrated Employment
Government Accountability Office
March 4, 2021
Committee on aging logo
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
Administration for Community Living Logo
New Funding Opportunities on Employment of Individuals with Disabilities
Administration for Community Living
January 29, 2021
Administration for Community Living Logo
New Research Funding Opportunity for Employer Practices Leading to Successful Employment Outcomes Among People With Disabilities
Administration for Community Living
January 27, 2021
Department of Education Logo Purple
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
U.S. President Elect Seal and Name
Biden Announces American Rescue Plan
President-elect Joseph R. Biden
January 18, 2021
The White House
Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2020 Signed into Law
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin
December 21, 2020
Color-coded map of US, identifying which states have the percentage of Asian children with disabilities. Go to that Page
OSEP Releases Fast Facts on Asian, Hispanic and/or Latino Children with Disabilities
U.S. Department of Education
December 17, 2020
Department of Labor Logo
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
Committee on aging logo
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
US Senate Logo
Grassley, Wyden Issue Reports on Developmental Disability Care Facilities in Iowa and Oregon
Unites States Senate Committee on Finance
December 3, 2020
Department of Housing and Urban Development Logo
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
Department of Justice Logo
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
US Government Accountability Office Logo
Distance Learning: Challenges Providing Services to K-12 English Learners and Students with Disabilities during COVID-19
Government Accountability Office
November 19, 2020
Administration for Community Living Logo
New CMS Toolkit for Strengthening Home and Community-Based Services
Administration for Community Living
November 3, 2020
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Logo
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
U.S. Navy Logo
JAG Community Provides Dedicated Legal Support to Families in Exceptional Family Member Program
U.S. Navy
October 28, 2020
National Institute of Mental Health Logo
Research Highlight: Testing and Refining Biomarkers to Support Intervention Research for Children with Autism
National Institute of Mental Health, Research Highlight
October 28, 2020
Administration for Community Living Logo
CMS Seeks Input on Recommended Quality Measures for Home and Community-Based Services
Administration for Community Living
October 19, 2020
Department of Education Logo
U.S. Department of Education Releases 2017-18 Civil Rights Data Collection
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights
October 15, 2020
National Council on Disability Logo
Federal advisory agency recommends phase out, replacement of federal employment program for people with disabilities
National Council on Disability
October 14, 2020
Department of Labor Logo
Presidential Proclamation Marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month's 75th Annual Commemoration for 'Increasing Access and Opportunity'
Department of Labor
October 1, 2020
Administration for Community Living Logo
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
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Logo
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
Administration for Community Living Logo
ACL Awards Alternatives to Guardianship Youth Resource Center
Administration for Community Living
September 23, 2020
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Logo
Measuring and Improving Quality in Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS)
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
September 18, 2020
Commission On Civil Rights Logo
Subminimum Wages: Impacts on the Civil Rights of People with Disabilities
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
September 17, 2020
National Council on Disability Logo
NCD makes recommendations on COVID-19 vaccine framework
National Council on Disability
September 15, 2020
National Institutes of Healt Logo
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities disproportionately affected by COVID-19
National Institutes of Health
August 28, 2020
Shaded map of United States
US Department of Education Releases Fast Facts on IDEA Data on Race and Ethnicity
U.S. Department of Education, OSERS Blog
August 26, 2020
HUD Logo
Millions Awarded In Rental Assistance For People With Disabilities
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
August 11, 2020
2019 IACC Strategic Plan Cover
IACC Strategic Plan 2018-2019 Update Details Recent Committee Activities Addressing Autism Research and Services
Office of Autism Research Coordination
August 11, 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
Map of US color coded to show percentages of populate, for each state, with infants and toddlers with disabilities
OSEP Releases Fast Facts: Infants and Toddlers With Disabilities
The Office of Special Education Programs
June 25, 2020
Department of Defense Logo
The Department of Defense Comprehensive Autism Care Demonstration Annual Report
Department of Defense
June 20, 2020
Summary of Advances Cover
2019 IACC Summary of Advances Highlights New and Impactful Autism Research
Office of Autism Research Coordination
June 17, 2020
National Institutes of Health Logo
Autism risk estimated at 3 to 5% for children whose parents have a sibling with autism
NIH News Releases
May 18, 2020
woman with child talking with doctor
Supporting the Development of Early Autism Screening Tools
National Institute of Mental Health, Research Highlight
May 18, 2020
National Institutes of Health Logo
NIH-funded study links early sleep problems to autism diagnosis among at-risk children
NIH News Releases
May 7, 2020

View Archived News >

 
Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee
Follow Us
Back to Top