2024 National Disability Employment Awareness Month Celebration

We are excited to announce the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities is hosting its annual National Disability Employment Awareness Month Celebration on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at the Massachusetts State House in the Great Hall of Flags. The event will also be broadcast live via Zoom. (Zoom link for the event)

This event will bring together a diverse group of participants, including people with disabilities, policymakers, employers, human services providers, and other key stakeholders. This year, the Commission is thrilled to broaden its focus to include both employment and the important issue of voting rights for people with disabilities.

In addition to the main event, the Commission will host two significant sessions: a voting rights panel titled, "Accessible Democracy: Every Vote Counts," and a fireside chat titled, "Inclusion in Action: Bridging Gaps in Disability Employment." The voting rights panel will explore the challenges and solutions related to ensuring accessible and equitable voting for people with disabilities. The fireside chat will feature hiring managers and employees with disabilities discussing their experiences, best practices, and strategies for fostering inclusive workplaces.

By convening these important discussions, the Commission aims to promote greater awareness and drive actionable change in both employment and voting accessibility for the disability community.

Schedule of Events

11 A.M. to 12 P.M.
"Accessible Democracy: Every Vote Counts"

12:30 P.M. to 2 P.M.
Main Celebratory Event

2:30 P.M. to 3:30 P.M.
"Inclusion in Action: Bridging Gaps in Disability Employment"

If you have questions, contact the Commission's Program Director Imene Bouziane Saidi at imene.bouzianesaidi@mass.gov.