Speakers addressed primary concerns regarding COVID-19 and the disability community:

• Attorney Rick Glassman from Disability Law Center- discussed COVID -19 issues related to infection control, congregate living, health care issues, accommodations, employment, and housing for individuals with disabilities.

• Maura Sullivan from the ARC of Massachusetts focused on state budget advocacy and COVID-19 needs identified for the legislature and administration.

• Attorney Julia Landau from Massachusetts Advocates for Children focused on education issues impacting students with disabilities during COVID-19.

In addition, DTF members presented a brief overview of their organization’s major activities and shared resources developed in response to the pandemic.