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The Disparate Impact of COVID-19 on Individuals with Disabilities of Color

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The October 28th meeting will focus on the disparate impact of COVID-19 on individuals with disabilities of color, with a panel of speakers sharing their expertise and perspective about this important topic, and also discussing recommendations for providers, advocates, and policy makers to address the growing inequities.

Panel members include:

Finn Gardiner, Communications Specialist at the Lurie Institute for Disability Policy, Brandeis University

Roxann Harvey, MA, BCBA, LABA, Chair, Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council

Yahaira Lopez, Founder, Autism Sprinter

Pam McKillop, Executive Co-Director of the Autism Alliance, a program of Advocates

We look forward to connecting with you on Thursday October 28, 2021.

Meeting resources will be posted here after the meeting takes place.

Contact Johanne Pino at jpino@massadvocates.org for questions and Zoom information.

Earlier Event: June 10
Disability Task Force: June Meeting
Later Event: March 10
Disability Task Force: March Meeting