Share Your IACC Research Priorities by July 17, 2026
Published July 11, 2026
A time-limited opportunity to tell the U.S. Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee which autism research priorities matter most to you.
<p>Deadline: Friday, July 17, 2026</p><p>The Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) is a U.S. federal advisory committee that helps coordinate autism-related activities across federal agencies and advises the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Its meetings include public comment, giving autistic people, families, researchers, and other community members a chance to identify the research questions and practical issues that matter most to them.</p><p>What is open now</p><p>ASAN’s IACC Action Center, updated July 10, 2026, says written comments for the next IACC meeting should be submitted by Friday, July 17, 2026. This is a U.S. federal-government opportunity. Before submitting, check ASAN’s current page and the official IACC public-comment guidance in case instructions change.</p><p>How to submit a comment</p><p>ASAN directs commenters to email <a target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="mailto:IACCPublicInquiries@mail.nih.gov">IACCPublicInquiries@mail.nih.gov</a>. Use a subject line such as “Public Comment for [DATE OF MEETING] IACC Meeting” and place the comment in the body of the email. The official IACC site also provides public-comment guidance and a submission form.</p><p>What to write</p><p>Focus on one or two specific priorities for autism research, services, or policy. For example, you might describe gaps in access to health care, mental-health supports, communication access, housing, employment, education, aging, or research that improves everyday quality of life. Explain why the issue matters and what question or outcome you would like researchers or policymakers to address.</p><p>Protect your privacy and keep it respectful</p><p>Public comments can become part of the public record. Do not include private identifying or medical information about yourself or someone else. Avoid attachments, offensive language, and duplicate submissions. ASAN advises keeping comments under 1,000 words and writing in your own words.</p><p>Why it matters</p><p>Public comment does not guarantee a particular policy or research decision, but it creates a formal record of community priorities. Clear, specific input can help ensure that autistic people’s lived experience and support needs are part of public discussion.</p><p>Further reading</p><p>Autistic Self Advocacy Network: Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC)</p><p>Official IACC public-comment guidance</p><p>This resource is educational information, not medical or legal advice.</p>