Public Meeting Notice  Profound Autism Advisory Council Listening Session

The Profound Autism Advisory Council, in collaboration with EOHHS, invites individuals, families, and caregivers to share their lived experiences through participation in a listening session focused on Profound Autism. 

We want to hear about your experiences accessing services and supports, what is working, what could be improved, and what you or your loved one need most now and in the future. Your feedback will help the Profound Autism Advisory Council better understand the needs of individuals and families and identify priorities for improving services and supports across Massachusetts. 

The same listening session will be offered at two times to provide opportunities for participation: 

• Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 12:30 PM Eastern Time (virtual) 
• Monday, November 16, 2026, at 7:30 PM Eastern Time (virtual) 

Agenda

These virtual listening sessions provide an opportunity for individuals with lived experience, families, and caregivers to: 

• Learn more about the Profound Autism Advisory Council 
• Share their experiences accessing services and supports, including what is working and what can be improved. 
• Identify what they or their loved ones need most now and in the future. 
• Help inform the Council’s recommendations. 

Your feedback will help the Profound Autism Advisory Council better understand the needs of individuals and families and identify priorities for improving services and supports across Massachusetts. 

Registration

Register for the event. Upon registration you will receive the necessary zoom login information.  

Accessibility and language assistance 

Finally, if you require specific accommodations or language assistance to participate in these events, please contact us as soon as you are able, including a description of the accommodation(s) you will need. Please note that last-minute requests will be accepted but may be impossible to fulfill. 

Contact for accommodations and language assistance: ProfoundAutismAdvisoryCouncil@mass.gov 

Requests to speak and written comments 

Requests to speak (optional): Attendees who wish to speak during the event are encouraged to either indicate this during the Zoom registration or email their request directly to EOHHS (ProfoundAutismAdvisoryCouncil@mass.gov) in advance of the event. Please note, submission of your request or interest in speaking does not guarantee speaking time during the event. Remarks will be limited to four (4) minutes to allow as many participants as possible to be heard. If you are unable to attend the listening session, you may provide written comments to EOHHS at the same email address listed above.