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Joshua Gordon and Susan Daniels
Autism Acceptance Month: The Importance of Lived Experience Perspectives
Joshua A. Gordon, M.D., Ph.D., NIMH Director and Susan Daniels, Ph.D., HHS National Autism Coordinator and Director of the NIMH Office of National Autism Coordination
April 4, 2024
United Nations
Secretary-General’s message on World Autism Awareness DayGo to website disclaimer
United Nations Secretary General António Guterres
April 2, 2024
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A Proclamation on World Autism Acceptance Day, 2024
The White House, President Joseph R. Biden Jr.
April 1, 2024
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A World of Opportunities: Bridging I/DD and Mental Health Systems through The Link Center
Administration for Community Living
March 28, 2024
IACC Autism Research Portfolio Analysis Report cover, which includes those words and charts
Release of the 2019-2020 IACC Autism Research Portfolio Analysis Report
Office of National Autism Coordination
March 7, 2024
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ACL Releases NIDILRR FY 2021-2022 Organization Highlights Report
Administration for Community Living
March 7, 2024
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Executive Order on Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums
The White House
March 6, 2024
Administration for Community Living Logo
RERC on Technologies to Enhance Independence and Community Living Among People with Cognitive Disabilities
Administration for Community Living
March 5, 2024
Joshua Gordon
Statement on the departure of National Institute of Mental Health Director Dr. Joshua Gordon
National Institutes of Health
February 29, 2024
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Autism Research and Support Services: Federal Interagency Coordination and Monitoring Efforts Could Be Further Strengthened
Government Accountability Office
February 28, 2024
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HHS Announces a Multi-Pronged Effort to Strengthen Direct Care Workforce 
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
February 27, 2024
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Justice Department Files Statement of Interest in Lawsuit Concerning Unnecessary Law Enforcement Responses to Mental Health Emergencies
U.S. Department of Justice
February 22, 2024
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Persons with a Disability: Labor Force Characteristics – 2023
U.S. Department of Labor
February 22, 2024
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The ICDR Announces the Launch of the Interagency Rehabilitation and Disability (IRAD) Research Portfolio
Interagency Committee on Disability Research
February 21, 2024
Energy and Commerce
Chairs Rodgers and Guthrie Announce Legislative Hearing to Support Patients and Caregivers
Committee on Energy and Commerce
February 7, 2024
Energy and Commerce
House Votes to Ban Metric Used to Deny Care for People with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses
Committee on Energy and Commerce
February 7, 2024
Energy and Commerce
Chair Rodgers Speaks on the House Floor to Protect Patients from Discrimination in Health Care
Committee on Energy and Commerce
February 7, 2024
U.S. Census Bureau
Next Steps on the American Community Survey Disability Questions
U.S. Census Bureau
February 6, 2024
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NIDILRR Announces 2024-2028 Long-Range Plan
Administration for Community Living
January 30, 2024
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AUCD Selects OHSU and CommunicationFIRST to Create National Partnership to Increase Use of AAC
Administration for Community Living
January 29, 2024
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New Research Funding Opportunities for Minority-Serving Institutions
Administration for Community Living
January 23, 2024
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Department of Education Releases Guidance To Increase Understanding of IDEA’s Assistive Technology Requirements
Administration for Community Living
January 23, 2024
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Science Update: Altered fluid channels in the brain may be linked to diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, NIH-funded study suggests
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
January 9, 2024
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OMB Releases Digital Accessibility Guidance
Administration for Community Living
January 9, 2024
US Access Board
GSA Issues Government-wide Section 508 Assessment to Congress
U.S. Access Board
January 02, 2024
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Supporting Crisis Services to Serve Children and Adults With Cognitive Disabilities and Behavioral Health Conditions
Administration for Community Living
December 18, 2023
2022 IACC Summary of Advances in Autims Research Cover
2022 IACC Summary of Advances Highlights New and Impactful Autism Research
Office of National Autism Coordination
December 12, 2023
Administration for Community Living Logo
FEMA Releases Updated Training Course on Including People with Disabilities in Disaster Operations
Administration for Community Living
December 12, 2023
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FACT SHEET: Vice President Harris Announces that American Rescue Plan Investments in Home and Community-Based Care Services for Millions of Seniors and Americans with Disabilities Reach About $37 Billion Across All 50 States
The White House
December 11, 2023
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Science Update: Pain experienced during newborn intensive care could influence preterm infants’ neurodevelopment, suggests NIH-funded study
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
December 1, 2023
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A Proclamation on International Day of Persons with Disabilities, 2023
The White House
December 1, 2023
2022 Report to Congress Cover
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 Health and Human Services Logo, which includes an outline of a bird
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Updated Resource to Support the Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs 
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
November 28, 2023
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Contract Opportunity: Increasing Access to Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Administration for Community Living
November 22, 2023
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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
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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
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Monica Bertagnolli, M.D., takes the helm at NIH
National Institutes of Health
November 9, 2023
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New Program: Helping States Increase Access to Housing-Related Services and Supports
Administration for Community Living
November 2, 2023
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Developmental Disabilities (DD) Network Statement on the 60th Anniversary of the DD Act
Administration for Community Living
November 2, 2023
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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
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National Family Caregivers Month 2023
Administration for Community Living
November 1, 2023
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Federal News

Joshua Gordon and Susan Daniels
Autism Acceptance Month: The Importance of Lived Experience Perspectives
Joshua A. Gordon, M.D., Ph.D., NIMH Director and Susan Daniels, Ph.D., HHS National Autism Coordinator and Director of the NIMH Office of National Autism Coordination
April 4, 2024
United Nations
Secretary-General’s message on World Autism Awareness DayGo to website disclaimer
United Nations Secretary General António Guterres
April 2, 2024
White House Logo
A Proclamation on World Autism Acceptance Day, 2024
The White House, President Joseph R. Biden Jr.
April 1, 2024
Administration for Community Living Logo
A World of Opportunities: Bridging I/DD and Mental Health Systems through The Link Center
Administration for Community Living
March 28, 2024
IACC Autism Research Portfolio Analysis Report cover, which includes those words and charts
Release of the 2019-2020 IACC Autism Research Portfolio Analysis Report
Office of National Autism Coordination
March 7, 2024
Administration for Community Living Logo
ACL Releases NIDILRR FY 2021-2022 Organization Highlights Report
Administration for Community Living
March 7, 2024
White House Logo
Executive Order on Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums
The White House
March 6, 2024
Administration for Community Living Logo
RERC on Technologies to Enhance Independence and Community Living Among People with Cognitive Disabilities
Administration for Community Living
March 5, 2024
Joshua Gordon
Statement on the departure of National Institute of Mental Health Director Dr. Joshua Gordon
National Institutes of Health
February 29, 2024
US Government Accountability Office Logo
Autism Research and Support Services: Federal Interagency Coordination and Monitoring Efforts Could Be Further Strengthened
Government Accountability Office
February 28, 2024
Department of Health and Human Services Logo, which includes an outline of a bird
HHS Announces a Multi-Pronged Effort to Strengthen Direct Care Workforce 
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
February 27, 2024
Department of Justice Logo
Justice Department Files Statement of Interest in Lawsuit Concerning Unnecessary Law Enforcement Responses to Mental Health Emergencies
U.S. Department of Justice
February 22, 2024
Department of Labor logo
Persons with a Disability: Labor Force Characteristics – 2023
U.S. Department of Labor
February 22, 2024
Interagency Committee on Disability Research logo
The ICDR Announces the Launch of the Interagency Rehabilitation and Disability (IRAD) Research Portfolio
Interagency Committee on Disability Research
February 21, 2024
Energy and Commerce
Chairs Rodgers and Guthrie Announce Legislative Hearing to Support Patients and Caregivers
Committee on Energy and Commerce
February 7, 2024
Energy and Commerce
House Votes to Ban Metric Used to Deny Care for People with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses
Committee on Energy and Commerce
February 7, 2024
Energy and Commerce
Chair Rodgers Speaks on the House Floor to Protect Patients from Discrimination in Health Care
Committee on Energy and Commerce
February 7, 2024
U.S. Census Bureau
Next Steps on the American Community Survey Disability Questions
U.S. Census Bureau
February 6, 2024
Administration for Community Living Logo
NIDILRR Announces 2024-2028 Long-Range Plan
Administration for Community Living
January 30, 2024
Administration for Community Living Logo
AUCD Selects OHSU and CommunicationFIRST to Create National Partnership to Increase Use of AAC
Administration for Community Living
January 29, 2024
Administration for Community Living Logo
New Research Funding Opportunities for Minority-Serving Institutions
Administration for Community Living
January 23, 2024
Administration for Community Living Logo
Department of Education Releases Guidance To Increase Understanding of IDEA’s Assistive Technology Requirements
Administration for Community Living
January 23, 2024
National Institutes of Health Logo
Science Update: Altered fluid channels in the brain may be linked to diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, NIH-funded study suggests
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
January 9, 2024
Administration for Community Living Logo
OMB Releases Digital Accessibility Guidance
Administration for Community Living
January 9, 2024
US Access Board
GSA Issues Government-wide Section 508 Assessment to Congress
U.S. Access Board
January 02, 2024
Administration for Community Living Logo
Supporting Crisis Services to Serve Children and Adults With Cognitive Disabilities and Behavioral Health Conditions
Administration for Community Living
December 18, 2023
2022 IACC Summary of Advances in Autims Research Cover
2022 IACC Summary of Advances Highlights New and Impactful Autism Research
Office of National Autism Coordination
December 12, 2023
Administration for Community Living Logo
FEMA Releases Updated Training Course on Including People with Disabilities in Disaster Operations
Administration for Community Living
December 12, 2023
White House Logo
FACT SHEET: Vice President Harris Announces that American Rescue Plan Investments in Home and Community-Based Care Services for Millions of Seniors and Americans with Disabilities Reach About $37 Billion Across All 50 States
The White House
December 11, 2023
National Institutes of Health Logo
Science Update: Pain experienced during newborn intensive care could influence preterm infants’ neurodevelopment, suggests NIH-funded study
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
December 1, 2023
White House Logo
A Proclamation on International Day of Persons with Disabilities, 2023
The White House
December 1, 2023
2022 Report to Congress Cover
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 Health and Human Services Logo, which includes an outline of a bird
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Updated Resource to Support the Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs 
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
November 28, 2023
Administration for Community Living Logo
Contract Opportunity: Increasing Access to Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Administration for Community Living
November 22, 2023
Department of Labor logo
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
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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
National Institutes of Health Logo
Monica Bertagnolli, M.D., takes the helm at NIH
National Institutes of Health
November 9, 2023
Administration for Community Living Logo
New Program: Helping States Increase Access to Housing-Related Services and Supports
Administration for Community Living
November 2, 2023
Administration for Community Living Logo
Developmental Disabilities (DD) Network Statement on the 60th Anniversary of the DD Act
Administration for Community Living
November 2, 2023
Department of Health and Human Services Logo, which includes an outline of a bird
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
Administration for Community Living Logo
National Family Caregivers Month 2023
Administration for Community Living
November 1, 2023
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Science News

National Institutes of Health Logo
Science Update: Altered fluid channels in the brain may be linked to diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, NIH-funded study suggests
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
January 9, 2024
National Institutes of Health Logo
Science Update: Pain experienced during newborn intensive care could influence preterm infants’ neurodevelopment, suggests NIH-funded study
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
December 1, 2023
National Institutes of Health Logo
Digital autism screening tool shows promise in NIH-funded study
National Institutes of Health
October 2, 2023
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Enhancing autism research: diversifying cohorts, reducing disparities
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
June 2023
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Expansion of ADDM Network Sites
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
April 14, 2023
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ADDM Network Expands Surveillance to Identify Healthcare Needs and Transition Planning for Youth
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
March 27, 2023
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Medicaid Data Show Wide Differences in Mental Health Care in the United States
National Institute of Mental Health
March 23, 2023
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Attention to Geometric Images May Offer Biomarker for Some Toddlers with Autism
National Institute of Mental Health
February 13, 2023
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Science Update: Infants' cries may predict later developmental problems, NIH-funded study suggests
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
February 10, 2023
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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
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Role of brain development in hereditary autism spectrum disorder
National Institutes of Health
June 7, 2022
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Changes in brain’s visual areas in infancy may precede autism diagnosis
National Institutes of Health
May 26, 2022
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Machine Learning Study Sheds Light on Gaze Patterns in Adults With Autism
National Institute of Mental Health
February 11, 2022
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Prototype app for mobile devices could screen children at risk for autism spectrum disorder
National Institutes of Health
April 26, 2021
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Research Highlight: Testing and Refining Biomarkers to Support Intervention Research for Children with Autism
National Institute of Mental Health, Research Highlight
October 28, 2020
Dr. Francis Collins and Director Dr. Diana Bianchi
What We Know About COVID-19’s Effects on Child and Maternal Health
NIH Director's Blog
July 30, 2020
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Autism risk estimated at 3 to 5% for children whose parents have a sibling with autism
NIH News Releases
May 18, 2020
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NIH-funded study links early sleep problems to autism diagnosis among at-risk children
NIH News Releases
May 7, 2020
Dr. Joshua Gordon, Director NIMH
Piecing Together the Genetic Puzzle of Autism
Dr. Joshua Gordon, NIMH Director and IACC Chair
April 22, 2020
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Single mutation leads to big effects in autism-related gene
National Institutes of Health
April 2, 2020
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