Massachusetts State House in the Great Hall of Flags, Boston, October 7th, 2026. The Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities is hosting a celebration that brings together individuals with disabilities, employers, direct support professionals, policymakers, advocates, state agencies, and community partners from across the Commonwealth.
* They will recognize employees with disabilities, celebrate employers committed to building inclusive workplaces, and honor direct support workers and legislative champions whose contributions continue to advance access, opportunity, and inclusion.
* Following the celebration, continue the conversation with an afternoon panel focused on artificial intelligence, disability, and the future of work.
* The panel will explore the opportunities, challenges, and questions ahead as technology continues to change the way we live and work, while ensuring people with disabilities are part of shaping that future.
Schedule of events:
- 11am – 1pm: National Disability Employment Awareness Month Celebration, Great Hall of Flags
- 2pm – 3:30pm: Panel Discussion: Artificial Intelligence, Disability, and the Future of Work, Room 428
ASL and CART interpreters have been requested.
Apply to be Recognized as a 2026 NDEAM Employer Honoree – the Commission will recognize employers demonstrating a commitment to disability inclusion through their workplace practices, culture, accessibility efforts, and opportunities for employees with disabilities to succeed.
Selected honorees will include:
- Two small to mid-sized organizations
- One large organization
- They encourage organizations at all stages of their disability inclusion journey to complete the Employer Nomination Form and share the work they are doing to create meaningful change.
Please complete this Employer Nomination Form by Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
