Sec. 3. Report to Congress on demographics and needs of adults with autism spectrum disorder
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Not later than 24 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall complete a study and submit to the Congress a report on the demographics and needs, if any, of individuals in the United States with an autism spectrum disorder (in this section referred to as ASD ). The study and report under subsection
(a)shall— address the demographics of individuals with ASD making the transition from a school-based support system to adulthood; address the needs, if any, of adults with ASD with respect to— community integration; housing and residential supports; employment; transportation; vocational training and rehabilitation; continued education; health care and social services; speech therapy; public safety; and day habilitation activities, including those to provide a safe, respectful, and stimulating environment that allows participants to become active members of their community; provide an overview of Federal, State, and local government policies and programs, and any available private (including private nonprofit) sector assistance, for addressing the needs identified in paragraph (2); and provide policy recommendations to— improve outcomes for adults with ASD making the transition from a school-based support system to adulthood; enhance the effectiveness of the policies, programs, and assistance described in paragraph (3); ensure integration of and collaboration among services for addressing the needs of adults with ASD; and encourage independent living, equal opportunity, full participation, and economic self-sufficiency. In carrying out this section, the Comptroller General shall conduct a survey of public and private sector stakeholders on— the needs, if any, of adults with ASD; the services and resources available for addressing such needs; and the effectiveness of such services and resources. The stakeholders to be surveyed under paragraph
(1)include the following: Individuals from the business community representing both large and small businesses. Institutions of higher education, community colleges, vocational schools, and university centers for excellence in developmental disabilities. Social service providers, including case management experts and health care providers. Vocational rehabilitation experts. State and local housing departments and nonprofit organizations that provide housing services for individuals with disabilities. Individuals with ASD, parents of individuals with ASD, and representatives from advocacy groups that focus on individuals with ASD. Officials or employees of the Federal Government responsible for overseeing disability services at each of the following departments and agencies: The Department of Health and Human Services, including the Administration for Children and Families, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the Administration for Community Living. The Department of Education. The Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Department of Labor. The Department of Justice. The Department of Transportation. Any other Federal departments and agencies determined appropriate by the Comptroller General.