Public Meeting Notice  Disability Employment Subcommittee Meeting

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

1. Welcome, Roll Call, and Meeting Minutes Approval
    
2. Inspirational Quote by John Lewis, provided by Commissioner Gyasi Burks-Abbott

“When I care about something, when I commit to it, I am prepared to take the long, hard road, knowing it may not happen today or tomorrow, but ultimately, eventually, it will happen. That's what faith is all about. That's the definition of commitment--patience and persistence. People who are like fireworks, popping off right and left with lots of sound and sizzle, can capture a crowd, capture a lot of attention for a time, but I always have to ask, where will they be at the end? Some battles are long and hard, and you have to have staying power. Firecrackers go off in a flash, then leave nothing but ashes. I prefer a pilot light--the flame is nothing flashy, but once it is lit, it doesn't go out. It burns steadily, and it burns forever.”

3. Massachusetts State Rehabilitation Council Presentation 
    
4. Adjournment

Upcoming Meeting Dates

• November 16, 2026 

Meeting Materials:

• May 2026 Meeting Minutes 

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 
   

Stay Updated and Upcoming Events:

• We are still accepting self-nominations from inclusive employers as part of 2026 National Disability Employment Awareness Month! Self-nominate here: link to form.
• Register to attend the 2026 National Disability Employment Awareness Month on October 7 at the MA State House or on Zoom here: learn more and register!
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• To view details from previous meetings, visit the Commission’s website here!