Autism Talks Demand Your REAL ID at the Door
Published Date: 4/8/2026
Notice
Summary
The Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) is holding a free, public meeting on April 28, 2026, to talk about autism research and services. You 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 April 14, giving everyone a chance to share their thoughts and help shape future autism efforts.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Free Public Autism Meeting (Hybrid)
The Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee is holding a free, public hybrid meeting on April 28, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You can watch virtually via the NIH Videocast website or attend in person at NIH (Claude D. Pepper Building) in Bethesda, MD.
In-Person Attendance Requires REAL ID
If you want to attend in person on April 28, 2026, you must pre-register and present a REAL ID or equivalent (U.S. passport or proof of legal U.S. residency) at security screening; plan to arrive up to 45 minutes early for security.
Public Comment Deadline and Oral Slots
The IACC welcomes written and oral/virtual public comments; written comments must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. A limited number of ~3-minute oral/virtual comment slots are available, with priority given to individuals/organizations that have not previously commented that calendar year.
Disability Access and Accommodation Process
The meeting provides closed captioning via the NIH videocast, and individuals needing special accommodations (e.g., sign language) must request them from the Contact Person at least seven (7) business days before the meeting.
Onsite Parking and Security Logistics
If you attend in person, limited paid visitor parking is available on campus at $12/day; all visitors must go through NIH security screening (arrive up to 45 minutes early) and travel from the Gateway Visitor Center to the meeting location.
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