Hearing Details Status of Persons with Disabilities

Event Details

Status:

Completed

Event Date:

Monday, August 31, 2026

Start Time:

11:00 AM

Location:

Virtual Hearing

Event Description

Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities Long-Term Services & Supports and Health Equity Subcommittee Meeting

Date of Meeting: Monday, August 31, 2026

Time: 11am to 12pm

Virtual Registration Form for Zoom Link

This is a meeting of the Long-Term Services & Supports and Health Equity Subcommittee of the permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities. The Long-Term Services & Supports and Health Equity Subcommittee will collect and analyze data, conduct research, and evaluate initiatives that impact the accessibility, quality, and sustainability of LTSS for individuals with disabilities in Massachusetts. As part of its mission, the subcommittee will encourage research institutions and organizations to meaningfully involve people with disabilities in the design and implementation of their studies. The subcommittee will assess how policy changes, funding decisions, and health equity efforts affect service availability, with a particular focus on reducing disparities in healthcare access and advancing equitable, person-centered care. Through collaboration with key stakeholders, the subcommittee will identify service gaps, highlight best practices, and promote evidence-based policy discussions that protect and expand LTSS resources.

Agenda

Welcome, Roll Call, Approval of Minutes
Healthcare Access Presentation by Dr. Jill Pineda, licensed clinical psychologist at the Lurie Center for Autism and a clinical instructor at Harvard Medical School
Adjournment

2026 Meeting Dates

· November 16, 2026

Meeting Materials:

· May 2026 minutes

· Dr. Jill Pineda Presentation

Meeting information:

Meeting will be held virtually via Zoom webinar
Please fill out this registration form for the Zoom link
Audience members may participate by submitting their contact information, questions, and comments using the Zoom Q&A feature. Please note that Commission staff will follow up with you after the meeting.
Live stream link
ASL and CART interpretation services have been requested.
CART URL: Link to CART URL
For accessibility requests and other questions, contact Imene Bouziane Saidi at imene.bouzianesaidi@mass.gov

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Videos
Item Name	Start Time	Duration	Webcast
Status of Persons with Disabilities - Long-Term Services - 8-31-2026	8/31/2026 11:00 AM	00:49:28

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