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Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities

Established in Chapter 3 Section 74 of the Massachusetts General Laws by the 2020 law enforcement reform legislation, the Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities is a 23-member, independent state agency with a broad charge to advance the cause of all persons with disabilities in the Commonwealth.

Who we serve

The scope of the Commission’s work includes examining ways to improve employment and transportation, assessing data and disparities, encourage inclusion of persons with disabilities as employees and vendors within the private and public sector workforce, assessing programs and practices in all state agencies as they affect persons with disabilities, advising the legislative and executive branches, and promoting and facilitating collaboration among local disability commissions, disability rights advocacy organizations and disability employment service providers.

MCSPD Special Announcements

National Disability Employment Awareness Month Event

The Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities is hosting its Annual National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) Celebration on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. To learn more and register, click the link below.

Click here to register for the 2024 NDEAM Celebration 

A Guide to Creating Inclusive Workplaces

This page provides employers with key resources and guidance for building inclusive workplaces. It includes training opportunities, best practices, and information on financial incentives to support the hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities. You'll also hear perspectives from both employers and employees in the highlighted video.

Click here to access the guide 

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Recent news & announcements

News

2024 National Disability Employment Awareness Month Celebration 

5/31/2024 Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities

The Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities is hosting its Annual National Disability Employment Awareness Month Celebration

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Contact Us

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Online

General Information Requests cspwdinfo@mass.gov
Imene.BouzianeSaidi@mass.gov
Denise.Garlick@mahouse.gov
Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities Public Interest List Form 

Address

24 Beacon Street
PO BOX 34
Boston, MA 02133
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