<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><div dir="ltr">Shirley Dorris<div><div><div>615-598-5020-Cell</div><div>617-819-4632-NFB/MA</div></div></div><div><br></div><div>“Walk by faith not by sight”COR 5;7</div></div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> Massachusetts Office on Disability <mod-communications-mass.gov@shared1.ccsend.com><br><b>Date:</b> September 5, 2024 at 9:39:31 AM EDT<br><b>To:</b> ladyshirl519@gmail.com<br><b>Subject:</b> <b>New trainings, events, and resources</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> mod-communications@mass.gov<br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">
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<p style="margin: 0;">MOD and the Massachusetts disability community at large are buzzing with new events, trainings, and resources. National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) kicks off in October, a celebration of workers with disabilities and the value they bring to the workplace. </p>
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<p style="margin: 0;">MOD's <a href="https://bcm4toyab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001azjGmOnJYGeiKXnSgkL9A5A4oYX6KMAVHtsQ5E8fdRRODwY5I0FjoBwYFIZ-y2nhVXvXLKYbMW-Lq9yOGb7kJki_3gnhGrYL0i8HfxPB3BRROPRpmkVukZYbIzfLjo4TqTl2TYTZTaTLULqWRthvJjXSVbeSGQRCCCNmjpuruZ1lyrV7kBY5j7OBwoldWmlTfw-36gEXW8K_GAPT2ReqqA==&c=FfK9wcj8XnKYFg16LvrPREczScIUx921Ok3XQ7T5Dg0Yh3qtvCnk1g==&ch=uInOdy4HtkYWeebdOp6BHda9c12XH-88UpLZabypX74ueIJ8PAT_bw==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: #2C74FF; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">disability rights in employment</a> guidance page and recorded training on <a href="https://bcm4toyab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001azjGmOnJYGeiKXnSgkL9A5A4oYX6KMAVHtsQ5E8fdRRODwY5I0FjoBwYFIZ-y2nhkNzVtrEjY2vhGFrz4LyT3XqVGu_fIrFxMDY-7d4Eo9-mUWAJL9fAxBz9mF6lGffFunOWZMn2Y3evZyqlyPOqQy_6_He8tVn0KagQyGxvLQjF1ttv1gKopw==&c=FfK9wcj8XnKYFg16LvrPREczScIUx921Ok3XQ7T5Dg0Yh3qtvCnk1g==&ch=uInOdy4HtkYWeebdOp6BHda9c12XH-88UpLZabypX74ueIJ8PAT_bw==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: #2C74FF; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">accessible job postings and interview processes</a> are excellent places to get started on knowing your rights, your legal obligations, and tips for creating a more inclusive workplace. Our guide on <a href="https://bcm4toyab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001azjGmOnJYGeiKXnSgkL9A5A4oYX6KMAVHtsQ5E8fdRRODwY5I0FjoFqErhN634Ae2Yavpa-gaGSHMMAVaR4JzUppiK-quG4_JhRvqDKmXhIiWK1OunXy6KwiXrW9-LIOVQYvCzIlQMp3h0a6dzSriFcsjEDxS5sxHJn9YU6fatdOZZZIUXo7wdqakjIB74JkEsL5XK6Rs1423jvGJm6BTP4cQ1JpQ7poAgN6bqg0BB-sEFLuIqFYpm4SzK2rRuuK&c=FfK9wcj8XnKYFg16LvrPREczScIUx921Ok3XQ7T5Dg0Yh3qtvCnk1g==&ch=uInOdy4HtkYWeebdOp6BHda9c12XH-88UpLZabypX74ueIJ8PAT_bw==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: #2C74FF; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">reasonable accommodations for state Executive Branch employees </a>has helpful information specific to state employees.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0;">Read on for more resources and upcoming events, for NDEAM and beyond.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Note: All MOD trainings are free and open to the public.</span></p>
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<h3 style="font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; color: #388557; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">Reasonable Accommodation and Modification Requests in Housing Workshop</h3>
<p style="margin: 0;">Wednesday, September 18 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM</p>
<p style="margin: 0;">Virtual</p>
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<p style="margin: 0;">If you can't equally enjoy your housing because of a disability-related obstacle, what do you do? Join us for an interactive virtual workshop on the reasonable accommodation (RA) and modification (RM) request process in housing. This workshop provides information and examples to help you understand the process from start to finish and tips to avoid common pitfalls. This workshop is designed for residents with disabilities (or their advocates), whether they live in rented accommodation or are owners in a housing/condo association.</p>
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<h3 style="font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; color: #388557; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">CAP Disability in Employment Workshops</span></h3>
<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Wednesday, November 13 | Various times</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Virtual</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">MOD's Client Assistance Program (CAP) hosts a series of three separate workshops over Zoom. The series is aimed at employees and jobseekers with disabilities and their advocates.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><a href="https://bcm4toyab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001azjGmOnJYGeiKXnSgkL9A5A4oYX6KMAVHtsQ5E8fdRRODwY5I0FjoBwYFIZ-y2nhrF1cDnxc1-XN5maZcTVGYxeeUM89Uhv5W9KTBWwzF_fEL5tEzN1TUcatELTsTJxodFGRB2kKAHL-VAd1MJA-XMt3Uc-4ddxtrSJdJzT4JvoILQsCpvR7_yj6hhIOJBGl9xl_58ZdeL0mP9AoL6fHZ9JzW7Y8sJOjdeT8NrtJCSZR5qwRx2n_dhXas7ZEqHwP&c=FfK9wcj8XnKYFg16LvrPREczScIUx921Ok3XQ7T5Dg0Yh3qtvCnk1g==&ch=uInOdy4HtkYWeebdOp6BHda9c12XH-88UpLZabypX74ueIJ8PAT_bw==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #2C74FF; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">Deciding to Disclose</a></p>
<p style="margin: 0;">November 13 | 9:30 - 10:30 AM</p>
<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of disclosing your disability at different stages of the employment process.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><a href="https://bcm4toyab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001azjGmOnJYGeiKXnSgkL9A5A4oYX6KMAVHtsQ5E8fdRRODwY5I0FjoBwYFIZ-y2nhI15AT8EgZoyGvUEvSWf_K11sr5LaadPpRlhjAlAtfxGKvB1nPwiMiMB-twi-XvxJftr96Z8o6CRT_z-1NrR8gkePmF2NxIg4y7t-zGXb9guu79vsQSIuZDLEJfrVAhS2LHsBj9OCT4-xDtgb4Fj_tEzTTiEGMqHJuCwCdHad0loF7zRXYnazM_pa3AdvOYVX&c=FfK9wcj8XnKYFg16LvrPREczScIUx921Ok3XQ7T5Dg0Yh3qtvCnk1g==&ch=uInOdy4HtkYWeebdOp6BHda9c12XH-88UpLZabypX74ueIJ8PAT_bw==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #2C74FF; text-decoration: underline;">Reasonable Accommodations in Employment</a></p>
<p style="margin: 0;">November 13 | 11 AM - 12:30 PM</p>
<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">This interactive workshop covers the steps people with disabilities should take to identify their essential job functions, supports they may need to fulfill them, and how to request a reasonable accommodation at work.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><a href="https://bcm4toyab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001azjGmOnJYGeiKXnSgkL9A5A4oYX6KMAVHtsQ5E8fdRRODwY5I0FjoBwYFIZ-y2nhDOBYwM1pUqtcL1WLDJr6reB8CRcSLYYa3-g1W8omici6E6fWN1lVkqzZcXyLu27fccpKpgryyiqfgpA_sb82F6N0fGe8NV0rXvuqCc5EWj4NQFi4nUqnNLNQx3GyRdZmopmYfKUiHKarjUgPBLpycNIkedea4L6sM1QeKerUm6Q9ZbdB_YsuMpIphJS456Av&c=FfK9wcj8XnKYFg16LvrPREczScIUx921Ok3XQ7T5Dg0Yh3qtvCnk1g==&ch=uInOdy4HtkYWeebdOp6BHda9c12XH-88UpLZabypX74ueIJ8PAT_bw==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #2C74FF; text-decoration: underline;">Disability Discrimination in Employment</a></p>
<p style="margin: 0;">November 13 | 2:30 - 4 PM</p>
<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Using real world examples, participants learn how to identify and address disability discrimination in the workplace.</span></p>
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<h3 style="font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; color: #388557; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">Visions of Employment webinar</h3>
<p style="margin: 0;">Thursday, September 12 | 10 - 11 AM</p>
<p style="margin: 0;">Virtual</p>
<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB)</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;">Join MCB to learn about the support they provide before, during, and after the hiring process, from initial recruitment through workplace accommodations. The webinar will include presentations from MCB’s Employment Services team, employers who have successfully integrated legally blind employees into their workforce, and legally blind residents who will share their employment experiences.</p>
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<h3 style="font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; color: #388557; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">Perkins Partner Appreciation Open House</h3>
<p style="margin: 0;">Wednesday, September 18 | 9:30 AM - 12 PM</p>
<p style="margin: 0;">Grousbeck Center, 55 Beechwood Avenue, Watertown, MA</p>
<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Perkins School for the Blind</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;">Join Perkins School for the Blind for an open house and "Disability Inclusion and Accessibility in the Workplace: Tips for Success", a panel discussion featuring MOD Executive Director Mary Mahon McCauley! Panelists also include Franchesca Carrington, Head of DEI at Philanthropy & Community Partnerships at SharkNinja; Kristine Biagiotti-Bridges, True Ability North American ERG Co-Lead at Dell Technologies; Alicia Smith, Director of Perkins Employment Services; Kim Charlson, Executive Director of Perkins Library; and Gaymarie Brown, Consulting Practice Leader at Perkins Access.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><a href="https://bcm4toyab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001azjGmOnJYGeiKXnSgkL9A5A4oYX6KMAVHtsQ5E8fdRRODwY5I0FjoHbX9sy8uOvt8FB5wFPOUTJGjDA4m8KhxiUKFaNR2g7bTDEZTZe2Z9qPtiSj33UJLFSzGjxqD4uZJaMd58Fh5__QvHjQO8fBM-V-Y0Nxwl3IXzQD4feYsakj1Y985RLXglSAAevXXjk9JplxTGwBEdLxpYCobTXUDdccJG9ab0_cTY30CLR4he751VYP-W_YjcisrIp_dnnbiDt-q4sgr2PYvBq6eWLUGizdROFrO1WLuL8t-iXoK-588vo0vzvdd8lZ3MuYN2vpiJ8coIUgEh9zlWw9_r-nmQQZJaI5husdxWjdTep4DXAETyDwdy4LS_EUJQeZWMI58m6q34nCDElBGJvRtKrlKjgEztxMwlI2F_Gu8xonlp-k2EFkpzqxeztB9_A9XJzSp2piS-NThvmLNnQdBb816Ot6Ur8mqw6FZRq_wUsRbJkqdxQuvCwL0w==&c=FfK9wcj8XnKYFg16LvrPREczScIUx921Ok3XQ7T5Dg0Yh3qtvCnk1g==&ch=uInOdy4HtkYWeebdOp6BHda9c12XH-88UpLZabypX74ueIJ8PAT_bw==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: #2C74FF; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">Register: Perkins Open House</a></p>
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<h3 style="font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; color: #388557; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">BCIL 50th anniversary celebration</h3>
<p style="margin: 0;">Saturday, September 21 | 1 - 4 PM</p>
<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(20, 24, 39);">Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center, Roxbury</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Boston Center for Independent Living (BCIL)</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(20, 24, 39);">Join the Boston Center for Independent Living (BCIL) for an afternoon of connection and celebration in honor of their 50th anniversary. The program will include speakers, live entertainment from Tunefoolery and DEAFinitely, Inc., light fare, and cake. There will also be recording booths set up for the BCIL community to share their stories.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><a href="https://bcm4toyab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001azjGmOnJYGeiKXnSgkL9A5A4oYX6KMAVHtsQ5E8fdRRODwY5I0FjoHbX9sy8uOvtWeLBzQghojUkq6t4F5T-HjKo5Kkk6M-JKcKgOgDURhquqkCTN32DF22X-v6mjuLR84RtQLCnC2ucni-02ffK8RLweM0BY7L9MGaybJ761UnzI9F8zmc_zooNHkigcfWQe62GqPVkkbFr9PJBFv4kaA==&c=FfK9wcj8XnKYFg16LvrPREczScIUx921Ok3XQ7T5Dg0Yh3qtvCnk1g==&ch=uInOdy4HtkYWeebdOp6BHda9c12XH-88UpLZabypX74ueIJ8PAT_bw==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: #2C74FF; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">Register: BCIL anniversary event</a></p>
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<h3 style="font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; color: #388557; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">A Welcoming Storefront: Making Your Business More Accessible for Customers with Disabilities</h3>
<p style="margin: 0;">Wednesday, September 25 | 12 - 1 PM</p>
<p style="margin: 0;">Virtual</p>
<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Mid-Atlantic ADA Center</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0;"><br></p>
<p style="margin: 0;">Learn about legal requirements, design principles, and practical steps to create spaces that encourage people of all ages and abilities to come in, explore, and purchase goods and services. The webinar will cover common access issues, such as accessible parking and entrances, clear routes to enter and move around facilities, sales and service counters, and other public amenities.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0;">This webinar is part 1 of 2 in a series on building your customer base by improving access for people with disabilities.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><a href="https://bcm4toyab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001azjGmOnJYGeiKXnSgkL9A5A4oYX6KMAVHtsQ5E8fdRRODwY5I0FjoBwYFIZ-y2nh3CpJ45vBjTGZNUAj88t8JaY7C3G9ryE-GdoqXIcf5NirS-i9uibTBREi3jbsGW4bU7D-ENbVLl303nfCkHzRLFZuviTPOwVpIt1KVPduZGxUfVcA8aJ1NF2jlfXETWfv2T3ZsZQVPJAIiEncNkh5nxg5nXSuyijYdmI9ufH-bqs0tQKNctOjV8KXKd6pWJs0tpPer9-WQrFepjHutqNKL0rFIWr-o2zDP69-SHp7jvM=&c=FfK9wcj8XnKYFg16LvrPREczScIUx921Ok3XQ7T5Dg0Yh3qtvCnk1g==&ch=uInOdy4HtkYWeebdOp6BHda9c12XH-88UpLZabypX74ueIJ8PAT_bw==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: #2C74FF; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">Register: A Welcoming Storefront</a></p>
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<h3 style="font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; color: #388557; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">The Virtual Storefront: Making Your Website More Accessible for Customers with Disabilities</h3>
<p style="margin: 0;">Wednesday, October 2 | 12 - 1 PM</p>
<p style="margin: 0;">Virtual</p>
<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Mid-Atlantic ADA Center</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;">Website accessibility is no longer an option but a legal and ethical imperative. This session will delve into the importance of making websites inclusive for people with disabilities. You’ll gain an understanding of accessibility standards, best practices, and practical tools to enhance website usability for customers with disabilities.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0;">This webinar is part 2 of 2 in a series on building your customer base by improving access for people with disabilities.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><a href="https://bcm4toyab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001azjGmOnJYGeiKXnSgkL9A5A4oYX6KMAVHtsQ5E8fdRRODwY5I0FjoBwYFIZ-y2nhIlvxWohgfd3__dwvkFasxf0MWQmKCPhQFNP6sB321HhsVGc_80vbCpSaZj2JsbWZicC3jU2u6_pU2BL7wAtQJCXKPwEf7seYvnBWNPmpDOpvgbpuRvE84n3PB1ScXFlBGs6hp3-iyHItmQHlig8Fh31LzoJjGbZz4ZUvdaoCrUkQ9fKFmgxtT3kpNyCufsV0wFiEQ_a0VfaFSNoEUo8CR17Pw7Js_gzY&c=FfK9wcj8XnKYFg16LvrPREczScIUx921Ok3XQ7T5Dg0Yh3qtvCnk1g==&ch=uInOdy4HtkYWeebdOp6BHda9c12XH-88UpLZabypX74ueIJ8PAT_bw==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: #2C74FF; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">Register: The Virtual Storefront</a></p>
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<h3 style="font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; color: #388557; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">2024 ADAcon: Inclusive Hospitality & Tourism</h3>
<p style="margin: 0;">October 15 - October 17, 2024</p>
<p style="margin: 0;">Hotel Du Pont, Wilmington, DE</p>
<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Mid-Atlantic ADA Center and TransCen, Inc.</span> </p>
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<p style="margin: 0;">This exclusive conference for hospitality, tourism, and recreation professionals will provide the keys to unlock a lucrative market by increasing accessibility and disability inclusion.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><a href="https://bcm4toyab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001azjGmOnJYGeiKXnSgkL9A5A4oYX6KMAVHtsQ5E8fdRRODwY5I0FjoBwYFIZ-y2nhQ1H4hqyKo9u-L5Vp89Lstb4ORBngZzgcpWF0KWo-xv9DPnmcq9tulwGqWc_qSWzh4SmNfOdbULgtZW2-tll03up6BUwcAdWb4CtEqTu2pUmb-OURM72FE80TlR-r0qPxvMGQVkmqumh5uYZy7Qcr5evVMCKJuyVu&c=FfK9wcj8XnKYFg16LvrPREczScIUx921Ok3XQ7T5Dg0Yh3qtvCnk1g==&ch=uInOdy4HtkYWeebdOp6BHda9c12XH-88UpLZabypX74ueIJ8PAT_bw==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: #2C74FF; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">Register: 2024 ADAcon</a></p>
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<h3 style="font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; color: #388557; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">White Cane Awareness Day</h3>
<p style="margin: 0;">Friday, October 18 | 10 AM - 1 PM</p>
<p style="margin: 0;">Massachusetts State House Great Hall, 24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA</p>
<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) and Perkins School for the Blind</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;">White Cane Day is a national observation in the United States to celebrate the abilities and achievements of blind or low vision individuals who use a white cane. MCB's <a href="https://bcm4toyab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001azjGmOnJYGeiKXnSgkL9A5A4oYX6KMAVHtsQ5E8fdRRODwY5I0FjoHbX9sy8uOvtXGXsgb9xSn78p6jCFQgnOwYiv8hvcQ-96BOKzj4VBV4nDdBVlDRjwkWwETtVIXCOHt9-_BmxT6AUjYhrzxfX4_Be55ZW8kecX3lNQb2136b2R9o0rLvn2Uh0rXJgDLeRzHpVGBSXw-tjjieXt3AJwj1uXvn_mWbFY6UUlny-8DTcTQFd6nGFXVUkDfA4ltSQkwzbKoHrymC6iU63GqUx9A==&c=FfK9wcj8XnKYFg16LvrPREczScIUx921Ok3XQ7T5Dg0Yh3qtvCnk1g==&ch=uInOdy4HtkYWeebdOp6BHda9c12XH-88UpLZabypX74ueIJ8PAT_bw==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: #2C74FF; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">White Cane Awareness Day</a> event celebrates the independence of the white cane and raises awareness of the White Cane Law in Massachusetts, which requires drivers to identify and yield to pedestrians using a white cane or dog guide at street crossings. At the event, MCB will also announce the winners of the 4th Annual Meg Robertson Mobility Award.</p>
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<h3 style="font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; color: #388557; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">National Disability Employment Awareness Month Celebration</h3>
<p style="margin: 0;">Wednesday, October 23 | 11 AM - 4 PM</p>
<p style="margin: 0;">Massachusetts State House (Great Hall), 24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108</p>
<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;">This event will bring together people with disabilities, policymakers, employers, and other key stakeholders. The program will include two sessions: a Voting Rights Panel titled "Accessible Democracy: Every Vote Counts" and a Fireside Chat titled "Inclusion in Action: Bridging Gaps in Disability Employment".</p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><a href="https://bcm4toyab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001azjGmOnJYGeiKXnSgkL9A5A4oYX6KMAVHtsQ5E8fdRRODwY5I0FjoBwYFIZ-y2nhUlAeaQgmXVdlOVbEvui-qEH8HvL-O0CJhSic3fHhLkgbmT6y3bMB6h6QxhSc50xjZyG5rD9OhamnAVn5B6bxrYKkSCrLlFqaGPrXXh_ViERWRvfxvoTyU2nB8tk1Nmf6jbdA5YGEiYkbZhd-cWg_pJB2bABx_XVhKfDrGEMIkLAvgeiEQv0XwpYGKtpOrFhfxIvURcDWarwMtDXpuTqSWKavmD6t-tVWo7_ktiG7NoqJkqDKGvcG_bOALsq-mjr3E36knkihPY38OWgD1gA6EswdG2pdNytm0VfwY6rzr5oYZ8hvHXoCOI7BNAbP4o3Fg60VCzF2OPQQFhr8onxudQ==&c=FfK9wcj8XnKYFg16LvrPREczScIUx921Ok3XQ7T5Dg0Yh3qtvCnk1g==&ch=uInOdy4HtkYWeebdOp6BHda9c12XH-88UpLZabypX74ueIJ8PAT_bw==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: #2C74FF; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">Register: SPD National Disability Employment Awareness Month Celebration</a></p>
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<h3 style="font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; color: #388557; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">17th Annual Family Celebration: The Power of Partnerships</h3>
<p style="margin: 0;">Thursday, October 24 | 6 - 9 PM</p>
<p style="margin: 0;">Four Points by Sheraton Norwood, 1125 Boston Providence Turnpike, Norwood, MA</p>
<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Vinfen</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;">Hosted by Jessica Brown from WCVB-TV, Vinfen's annual family celebration will honor families, staff, and others who are committed to advocacy, education, and leadership in the community. The program will include a keynote address from Mark X. and John Cronin, the father/son entrepreneurs behind John's Crazy Socks.</p>
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<h3 style="font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; color: #388557; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">Tips for hosting accessible events and meetings</h3>
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<p style="margin: 0;">Events and meetings hosted by state and local governments and other covered entities must provide equivalent access to people with disabilities, unless doing so would present a fundamental alteration. MOD's new guidance page provides helpful <a href="https://bcm4toyab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001azjGmOnJYGeiKXnSgkL9A5A4oYX6KMAVHtsQ5E8fdRRODwY5I0FjoLL_Kew04ntFlqRdkCXBvDtTfjwY5ZjEsIgI1zzDJbZnp_N3-ZkUTiZWXHRROxXW-_kSJP44zkftRsoV2APO4lUvz0mNYcfzPLcJw3GIIUYjPhiiP9VKs6bVmHgsZtCv3CYfUJQhN9ZemcvL_orY-Vk0h3lWHgbnLbnrHv6ZPefTYkneRfT7vOE=&c=FfK9wcj8XnKYFg16LvrPREczScIUx921Ok3XQ7T5Dg0Yh3qtvCnk1g==&ch=uInOdy4HtkYWeebdOp6BHda9c12XH-88UpLZabypX74ueIJ8PAT_bw==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: #2C74FF; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">tips for hosting accessible in-person, virtual, and hybrid events and meetings</a>.</p>
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<h3 style="font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; color: #388557; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">Recorded trainings</h3>
<p style="margin: 0;">Check out MOD's latest recorded trainings, available on our YouTube channel:</p>
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<li><a href="https://bcm4toyab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001azjGmOnJYGeiKXnSgkL9A5A4oYX6KMAVHtsQ5E8fdRRODwY5I0FjoHbX9sy8uOvtrS2VqbOKYpx1-CrdyIuvkBgUaIPloICuV_0e9Gayo6kADWpbSUCCy7dvgNYJ03DWkefAM4Dp4aefrwd3Vq_B06X8QBrIX0h_dH_EkHNAVcJDT3_JZUHC8g==&c=FfK9wcj8XnKYFg16LvrPREczScIUx921Ok3XQ7T5Dg0Yh3qtvCnk1g==&ch=uInOdy4HtkYWeebdOp6BHda9c12XH-88UpLZabypX74ueIJ8PAT_bw==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: #2C74FF; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">Serving Customers with Disabilities: Legal Obligations for Places that Serve the Public</a></li>
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