Hosted by the Department of Developmental Services and Open Sky Community Services Wednesday, April 30th 3:00 PM – 7:00 PMAlternatives’ Whitin Mill, Singh Theater60 Douglas Road, Whitinsville, MA Do you have a loved one with a disability? This is an event you don’t want to miss! Families can connect with local vendors and service providers… Read More Transition Fair
Category: News
Independent Living Education Day was held on Wednesday, April 2nd in the Great Hall at the State House. Speakers included: Photos by Jason Montgomery from STAVROS. (with a few by Sadie Simone).
March 10, 2025 Local politicians, MWRTA employees and MWCIL celebrated the new flagship vehicles, Gillig buses, at the MWRTA in Framingham. The buses use compressed natural gas for fuel and can hold up to 50 people, including seating for 29. The buses will operate on the MWRTA’s busiest line, Route 4N, which hits such major… Read More New MWRTA Buses
February 26, 2025: The Healey-Driscoll Administration today released the initial results of Massachusetts’ first comprehensive statewide housing plan to increase housing production, meet the unique needs of communities and lower costs across the state. “A Home for Everyone: A Comprehensive Housing Plan for Massachusetts” was developed in consultation with the Housing Advisory Council, which Governor… Read More Governor Healey Announces Comprehensive Housing Plan
Snow removal and accessibility in Massachusetts From Mass Office on Disability (MOD) Standards for accessibility, who’s responsible for removing snow, and how to get help Under federal, state, and local laws and regulations, homes, businesses, and public rights of way are required to be accessible to people with disabilities. Snow can create barriers to this… Read More Snow Removal Guidance
Do you need to find subsidized, affordable, and accessible housing, but you don’t know where to look? LEARN THE SKILLS TO FIND AFFORDABLE HOUSING! Our workshop will teach you about: Join us on the 1st Monday of each month from 2:30p – 3:30p To learn more, call 508-875-7853 and mention our Housing Workshop. To register… Read More Housing Search Workshop
Free COVID tests are available to order again, this time including more accessible tests for people with disabilities. Order On-line: Order by phone: Call 1-800-232-0233 to reach the CDC Information line, and then: Accessible Test Information None of the tests on the market today are fully accessible, because all must be read visually. However, some… Read More Free COVID tests
MWCIL’s Young Adult Social Group is an opportunity for young adults with disabilities to get together and talk about their lives, learn about their rights, and develop skills for Independent Living. And there are snacks! The group is held in-person at MWCIL and is for ages 17-26. When: Every other Monday 4:30 – 6 pm… Read More Young Adult Social Group Starts March 2025
Elvin, our Options Counselor, recently participated in the Franklin Disability event at the Senior Center. Here is what he said about the event: “”It was a great experience attending the Franklin Disability event at the senior center, everyone was very welcoming and helpful. Networking with the other organizations there was very enjoyable and informative. They… Read More Options Counseling Outreach
TryTransit is back! MassDOT and the Legislature have reauthorized the TryTransit Program for 2024. MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Fixed Route and Demand Response riders will have fare free options from January 1, 2024 through March 31, 2024. Fixed Route riders will need to have a registered MWRTA Catch Card to take advantage of this promotion.… Read More MWRTA TryTransit Free Fare Program 2024