Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2024
This October, the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities invites you to join their Annual National Disability Employment Awareness Month Celebration.
Scheduled for October 23rd at the Massachusetts State House, the event will feature a Voting Rights Panel, a main celebratory gathering, and an Employment Fireside Chat.
Key discussions will address accessibility in voting and employment inclusion for people with disabilities.
Participants include policymakers, employers, and community members, both in-person and via Zoom.
Event Highlights
Voting Rights Panel: “Accessible Democracy: Every Vote Counts”
- Time: 11am-12pm
- Location: MA State House and Zoom
Main Celebratory Event
- Time: 12:30pm-2pm
- Location: MA State House Great Hall of Flags and Zoom
Employment Fireside Chat: “Inclusion in Action: Bridging Gaps in Disability Employment”
- Time: 2:30pm-3:30pm
- Location: MA State House and Zoom
How to Participate
Recognize efforts in disability inclusion by submitting a nomination for organizations excelling in this area. Complete the Nomination Form by August 14, 2024. For more information or to register, visit the official event page.
Media Contact: Imene Bouziane Saidi, Executive Director
Email: Imene.BouzianeSaidi@mass.gov
Inc413 Factoid: Did you know that Massachusetts has a workforce of over 3.7 million? Initiatives like this aim to improve employment accessibility for over 11% of its residents living with disabilities.
