RFK Jr. announces autism search and rescue initiative

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Which outlets covered RFK Jr. announces autism search and rescue initiative?

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What is the new initiative announced by Secretary Kennedy?

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a new nationwide initiative to strengthen search-and-rescue responses for missing people with autism. The program aims to create an autism-specific alert capability to quickly get critical information to authorities and the public.

Which government agencies are involved in this initiative?

The Department of Health and Human Services is working with the Department of Justice and the Federal Emergency Management Agency on this initiative. These agencies are collaborating to improve the coordination of responses when an autistic person goes missing.

Where and when was the initiative announced?

The initiative was announced in Rochester, Minnesota, on Friday, August 21. The location was chosen after local law enforcement shared successes in responding to missing persons cases involving individuals with autism.