Boston, MA, with Virtual Option, June 23rd, 2025, with the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities. Strength in Support: A networking and resource-sharing event with employed youth & young adults with disabilities, personal care assistants, job coaches, and inclusive workplaces. Hosted by the Commission’s Disability Employment and Workforce Supports subcommittee.
* Community partners and state agencies committed to advancing inclusive employment who will be sharing resources, will include:
- MA Department of Developmental Services
- Partners for Youth with Disabilities
- MassAbility, JVS Boston, Institute for Community Inclusion
- Federation for Children with Special Needs
- PCA Council, Boston Center for Independent Living
- Employment Collaboratives (Riverside Community Care)
- The Arc of Massachusetts, Commonwealth Corporation
- Run The Gamut, Work Without Limits
- ForHealth Consulting at UMass Chan Medical School
- …and others who continue to build opportunities across sectors.
Speakers Include:
- Matty Tricca – Podcast Host and Representative Arciero Intern
- Liam Glavin – Busser, Legal Sea Foods, member of the Career and Community Access Program (CCAP).
- Ewidji Vincent – Young Adult Leaders Fellow, Massachusetts Advocates for Children
- Sophie Korpics – Community Advocate, Northeast Independent Living Program
- Sarah Malone – Communication and Social Media Intern, MassAbility
- Jack Tzianobo – Options Clubhouse
- Ayanna Ortiz – Options Clubhouse (job coach)
- Vanessa Stewart – Family Support Coordinator, WORK INC.
- Kadin Ali – Lead Career Coach, JVS Boston
ASL and CART requested. Lunch will be provided by Community Work Services.
REGISTER to www.mass.gov/news/strength-in-support-a-networking-and-resource-sharing-event-with-employed-youth-young-adults-with-disabilities-personal-care-assistants-job-coaches-and-inclusive-workplaces or email imene.bouzianesaidi@mass.gov
