Labor Dept surveys autistic young adults on job struggles
Published Date: 3/24/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor is asking for public feedback on a new survey aimed at understanding the job experiences of young adults aged 16 to 28 on the autism spectrum. This survey and follow-up interviews will help shape better programs and policies to support their employment. Comments on this effort are open until April 23, 2025, so now’s the time to weigh in!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Survey of autistic young adults' job experiences
If you are a young adult ages 16 to 28 on the autism spectrum, the Department of Labor (DOL) will conduct a large-scale survey and follow-up telephone or web interviews as part of the REYAAS project to identify obstacles and facilitators to employment. The DOL says the results will provide data that policymakers and the autism community can use to inform program and policy changes that support the well-being of autistic people.
Participation burden and size of study
The information-collection targets private individuals/households and is estimated to involve 3,030 respondents and 3,030 responses, with a total estimated annual time burden of 1,265 hours and total estimated annual other costs of $0. The DOL requests Paperwork Reduction Act authorization for this collection for three years (OMB Control Number 1230-0NEW).
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