Hearing Details Status of Persons with Disabilities

Event Details

Status:

Completed

Event Date:

Monday, June 23, 2025

Start Time:

12:30 PM

Location:

428 and Virtual

Event Description

MASSACHUSETTS PERMANENT COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES TO HOST EVENT

MASSACHUSETTS PERMANENT COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES TO HOST EVENT:

Strength in Support:

A networking and resource-sharing event with employed youth & young adults with disabilities, personal care assistants, job coaches, and inclusive workplaces

On Monday, June 23rd, 2025, the MA Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities will host a hybrid event at the Massachusetts State House and on zoom focused and will bring together youth & young adults with disabilities, direct support professionals, and job coaches to share stories, resources, and strategies for advancing equitable employment opportunities across the Commonwealth.

WHO:

Matty Tricca – Podcast Host and State House Summer Intern for Representative Arciero

Liam Glavin – Busser, Legal Sea Foods

Ewidji Vincent – Young Adult Leaders Fellow, Massachusetts Advocates for Children Sophie Korpics – Community Advocate, Northeast Independent Living Program

Sarah Malone – Communication and Social Media Intern, MassAbility

Jack Tzianobo – Options Clubhouse

Lynn Fanale – Options Clubhouse

Vanessa Stewart – Family Support Coordinator, WORK INC.

Kadin Ali – Lead Career Coach, JVS Boston

Members of the Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities

Representatives from Executive Agencies and Partner Organizations

Members of the Disability Community

Inclusive employers and workforce development partners

WHAT:

Hosted by the Commission’s Disability Employment and Workforce Supports subcommittees, this hybrid event will feature powerful firsthand stories, panel discussions, and practical strategies to strengthen employment pathways for youth and young adults with disabilities across the Commonwealth. Participants will include workers with disabilities, employment supports professionals, and career coaches. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with community partners, explore resources, and learn how inclusive employment practices benefit everyone.

WHEN:

Monday, June 23 at 12:30 pm

WHERE:

In Person: Room 428, Massachusetts State House: 24 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02133
Zoom: registration for link: https://www.mass.gov/news/strength-in-support-a-networking-and-resource-sharing-event-with-employed-youth-young-adults-with-disabilities-personal-care-assistants-job-coaches-and-inclusive-workplaces

Live stream: https://malegislature.gov/Commissions/Detail/567/Hearings

WEBSITE:

https://www.mass.gov/orgs/permanent-commission-on-the-status-of-persons-with-disabilities

CONTACT

Imene Bouziane Saidi, Executive Director

Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities

Imene.BouzianeSaidi@mass.gov

Videos
Item Name	Start Time	Duration	Webcast
Status of Persons with Disabilities	6/23/2025 12:30 PM	01:21:37

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