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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.

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Recent news & announcements

Press Release

Massachusetts Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities holds inaugural celebration, marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month at the State House 

10/05/2023 Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities

The Massachusetts Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities held its inaugural celebration in the Great Hall of Flags at the Massachusetts State House, this year marking National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM).

News

National Disability Employment Awareness Month Celebration 

6/13/2023 Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities

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

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Events

National Disability Employment Awareness Month October 2023 Series Schedule, Registration Links and Recordings

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Past events

 

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Contact Us

Address

24 Beacon Street, PO BOX 34, Boston, MA 02133
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Online

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