Autism Committee Meet: REAL ID Required for In-Person Buzz
Published Date: 2/24/2026
Notice
Summary
The Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee is holding a free meeting on March 19, 2026, to talk about autism research and services. Anyone can join in person or online, but if you want to attend in person, you need to register ahead and bring a REAL ID. Public comments are welcome until March 5, so this is a great chance for the autism community to share their thoughts and stay in the loop.
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Free public autism committee meeting
The Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee is holding a free, public meeting on March 19, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You can attend in person or watch online via NIH Videocast at no cost.
REAL ID required for in-person entry
If you plan to attend in person at the Neuroscience Center in Rockville, MD, you must pre-register and bring a REAL ID or equivalent at check-in. The notice states attendees will be asked to show government-issued photo ID and state the purpose of their visit.
Public comment deadline and record rules
Written public comments are due by 5:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 5, 2026, and all submitted comments become part of the public record. Comments received after 5:00 p.m. ET on March 5, 2026, may still be provided to the Committee before or after the meeting depending on processing time.
Limited 3-minute oral/virtual comment slots
A limited number of individuals may give approximately 3-minute oral or virtual summaries of their written comments during the meeting; indicate interest in your submission to be considered for a slot. Priority for slots will go to people or organizations that have not previously provided comments in the current calendar year.
Disability accommodations and captioning available
Closed captioning is provided through the NIH videocast, and people needing special assistance (e.g., sign language or interpreting services) must request accommodations from the listed contact at least seven (7) business days before the meeting. Last-minute accommodation requests may not be possible to fulfill.
Virtual participation via NIH Videocast
You can view the open session virtually via the NIH Videocast website (https://videocast.nih.gov/), and technical support is available via the provided email for webcast issues. Virtual viewing does not require in-person registration or ID.
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