- Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities
Media Contact for 2024 National Disability Employment Awareness Month Celebration
Imene Bouziane Saidi, Executive Director
Massachusetts State House, Great Hall of Flags and on Zoom — We are excited to announce that the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities is hosting its Annual National Disability Employment Awareness Month Celebration on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024 starting at 11 am the Massachusetts State House in the Great Hall of Flags.
This event, as part of our National Disability Employment Awareness Month celebration, will bring together a diverse group of participants, including people with disabilities, policymakers, employers, human services providers, and other key stakeholders. This year, we are thrilled to broaden our focus to include both employment and the important issue of voting rights for individuals with disabilities.
In addition to our main event, we 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 individuals 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, we aim to promote greater awareness and drive actionable change in both employment and voting accessibility for the disability community.
Schedule of events:
From 11am to 12pm: Voting Rights Panel "Accessible Democracy: Every Vote Counts"
Location: MA State House and on Zoom
From 12:30pm to 2pm: Main Celebratory Event
Location: MA State House Great Hall of Flags and on Zoom
From 2:30pm to 3:30pm: Employment Fireside Chat "Inclusion in Action: Bridging Gaps in Disability Employment"
Location: MA State House and on Zoom
Register for all three events below:
How can you participate? (2024 application closed)
The Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities would love to recognize your efforts in creating and sustaining an intentional inclusive work environment. We hope that you can help us recognize (or nominate yourself!) an organization that strives for disability inclusion and equity.
To make a submission, please complete this Nomination Form by Wednesday, August 14, 2024.
*Note: all information may be used publicly. We ask that you fully complete the nomination form.
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Commission's Program Director Imene Bouziane Saidi at imene.bouzianesaidi@mass.gov.
Click here for the Zoom link for the event.