Northampton Senior Center and on Zoom, July 14th, 2026, with the Massachusetts Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons and MassAbility. The third in a series of community conversations, hosted in partnership with MassAbility, to listen and learn from individuals with disabilities, families, caregivers, service providers, and advocates.
* This gathering will focus on key issues including housing; employment; transportation; and long-term services and supports and health equity.
* Community members are encouraged to participate by sharing their experiences, challenges, and ideas related to these topics either in person or virtually via Zoom. Individuals interested in speaking during the community conversation should register and submit written comments by July 9 to cspwdinfo@mass.gov.
* The event will also provide an opportunity to connect with local organizations, state agencies, and disability commissions through an in-person resource fair.
1pm-1:30pm: An overview of the work of the Commission and MassAbility
1:30-2:30pm: A community conversation opportunity for community members to share their experiences, needs, and priorities (hybrid format, in-person and virtually on Zoom)
2:30pm-3pm: Break
3pm-4pm: A resource fair (in-person attendance only for the resource fair portion)
