Posted:
September 28, 2026 11:30 a.m.
- This page, Profound Autism Advisory Council Meeting, is offered by
- Executive Office of Health and Human Services
Public Meeting Notice
Public Meeting Notice Profound Autism Advisory Council Meeting
Overview
Agenda
| Topic | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Welcome | Review the agenda, meeting focus, goals, and desired outcomes. |
| Provider Presentations* | Provider presentations on workforce trends, capacity, reimbursement, training, technology, and priorities. |
| Council Reactions and Cross-Provider Reflections | Identify recurring patterns, meaningful differences, and implications for service quality and capacity. |
| Council Discussion: Supporting and Sustaining the Workforce | Explore supports beyond rate increases, contributors to burnout, and additional ways to strengthen staff experience and retention. |
| Close and Next Steps | Confirm key themes, follow-up questions, and issues to carry into the Council's next phase of work. |
| Presenter* | Title and Organization |
|---|---|
| Rita M. Gardner, M.P.H., LABA, BCBA, CDE | President and CEO, Melmark |
| John Randall, MPA, M.Ed., LABA, BCBA | President & CEO, Amego, Inc. |
| Elizabeth M. (Liz) Martineau | CEO, Board Chair, President and Clinical Director, Nashoba Learning Group |
| Shawn Robinson | Vice President of Vocational Services, ServiceNet |
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- Enter the Webinar ID: 971 7702 3369
- Passcode: PAAC
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- Dial: (305) 224-1968
- Enter the Webinar ID: 971 7702 3369
Accessibility and Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. To submit a request, please contact the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at 617-740-1600 or the following link How to Request an ASL Interpreter or CART provider. As part of your request, please include a description of the accommodation you will need, including as much detail as you can. Please provide your contact information in case additional information is needed. When possible, please allow at least two weeks (14 days) advance notice. Last-minute requests will be accepted but may be impossible to fulfill.