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Hearing DetailsStatus of Persons with Disabilities

Event Details

Status:

Completed

Event Date:

Monday, November 13, 2023

Start Time:

12:00 PM

Location:

Virtual Hearing

Event Description

This is a meeting of the Disability Employment Subcommittee of the permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities. This subcommittee will collect data and analyze initiatives that increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities in private employment and in state government.

Agenda

Welcome, Roll Call, and Introductions
Inspirational Quote provided by Carl Richardson: “Just because a man lacks the use of his eyes doesn’t mean he lacks vision” by Stevie Wonder.
The Plan of MA and RI Presentation: “Introduction to Government Benefits and Special Needs Trusts” by Joan McGrath, Executive Director and Kathy Vitello, Director of Operations
Review Boston Globe editorial and the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity blog post:

Debrief on the National Disability Employment Awareness Month Commission’s panels

Review FY24 goals and establish next steps.

Update on Action Items from August subcommittee meeting

MA as a Model Employer
Supplier Diversity Office

Adjournment

Meeting information:

Meeting will be held virtually via Zoom webinar and live streamed for the public at https://malegislature.gov/Commissions/Detail/567/Hearings
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86274579580
Asl and CART interpretation services have been requested.
CART URL: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=StatehouseADA
For accessibility requests and other questions, contact Imene Bouziane Saidi at imene.bouzianesaidi@mass.gov

Meeting Documents (attached and linked)

· The Plan of MA and RI Presentation

· Don't make it impossible for people with disabilities to save money. (PDF TBD)

· Looking Both Ways: Standing at the Intersection of Race & Disability.

· WorkAbility Report Suggestions Trackers https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_4mOrvC9clINJPvqupyCgJXE47yvfnlz/edit#gi d=330415400

· The Grid https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_4mOrvC9clINJPvqupyCgJXE47yvfnlz/edit#gi d=330415400

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Item Name	Start Time	Duration	Webcast
Status of Persons with Disabilities Disability Employment Subcommittee - 11-13-2023	11/13/2023 12:00 PM	00:58:56