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MCB previews public dashboard, reports internship and program activity and a consumer needs survey
Summary
Staff previewed a new public dashboard designed with screen-reader compatibility and said a soft launch is planned next week; programs reported 45 summer interns and several upcoming employment events, and staff described a consumer needs assessment survey being distributed to roughly 1,500 recipients with analysis expected in late September.
MCB staff previewed a draft public-facing dashboard that will display open and closed case counts, demographic breakdowns and registration statistics. Nate said the dashboard has descriptive text intended to work with screen readers and that the agency plans a "soft launch" next week, with the dashboard available on the MCB website by the end of the month.
Programs staff reported the agency concluded its summer internship program with 45 interns and a closing ceremony at the State House on Aug. 14; Riverside Community Care received the employer partnership award for supporting internships and employment opportunities for MCB consumers. Upcoming events include a "Visions of Employment" webinar, two reverse virtual job fairs (late September and early October) and a college information session in October timed with National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
Staff also described the comprehensive statewide needs assessment (consumer survey). The survey was sent to active cases and to consumers who closed a VR case since Jan. 1, 2022 — roughly 1,500 people before deduplication and exclusion of those who asked not to be contacted. Staff expect a draft analysis in late September and broader sharing of results in November.
Council members asked about regional breakdowns and accessibility of charts; Nate said the dashboard can be adjusted to show region-level data and that charts include descriptive text to support screen readers. No decisions were taken; staff will proceed with the dashboard soft launch and continue outreach for the survey.
