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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
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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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
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
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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