Ages 14-26Hosted by Erin & Lou. Parents: Stay to connect with other MWCIL family members. Hosted by Sadie. When: Monday, November 20, 4:30 pm -7 pm Where: 1 Clarks Hill, Suite 200, Framingham, MA 01702 RSVP by 5 p.m., Friday, November 17 Download the Games Night Flyer
Category: News
“MassReconnect, became reality earlier this month when Governor Maura Healey signed into law the state’s fiscal 2024 budget, which earmarked $20 million to cover community college costs for residents over 25 who have not previously earned a degree or certificate. The budget includes an additional $18 million for students pursuing nursing degrees at community colleges.… Read More MassReconnect
Danya and Erin represented MWCIL at the National Council on Independent Living’s conference – in person(!) in Washington, D.C. on July 24 – 27. This annual conference is always a great opportunity to learn from colleagues across the country (and meet staff from MA IL Centers!), and to learn from disability leaders across the country. … Read More 2023 NCIL Conference
Spectrum of Sound (from the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism), a choir comprised of autism self-advocates set the mood at the ceremony to raise awareness and support for disability rights. The flag raising ceremony was held on the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (July 26, 2023). The flag was designed by talented… Read More Framingham Raises Disability Flag at Memorial Building
New session begins Tuesday, October 3, 2023. “If you plan for nothing, you’re going to get nothing,” Bill Burnett, co-author of Designing your Life. Odyssey Planning creates a map to your future. Based on the book and its companion course from Stanford University D.Lab, this class will lead participants through creating a vision of their… Read More Odyssey Planning Workshops
Unlock the secrets to thriving relationships and unleash your social potential with an exciting and empowering class designed specifically for cool, confident, and curious young people. Dive into an interactive and engaging program to help you master the art of building healthy connections, express yourself with confidence, and navigate the exciting world of relationships. Join… Read More Healthy Relationships Workshops
New session begins October 10 Prepare for success in the workforce with a five-week job readiness course designed for high school students, focusing on essential skills such as professional communication, time management, interview techniques, and workplace etiquette. Through interactive workshops and practical exercises, students will gain the confidence and competencies needed to excel in their… Read More Job Readiness Workshops
IL Centers’ staff, legislators and advocates gathered at the State House on March 23 to personally educate the legislature on our priorities. Since we had not been together in person since 2019, the day had a special tone. We also had an impressive line-up of speakers! Photos and more info from 2023 IL Education Day… Read More 2023 IL Education Day at the State House
MWCIL supported PCA’s, in person, for the first time since 2019, and for the first time without Paul Spooner. Paul was an effective and relentless supporter of PCAs. Photographs from the PCA Rally are on our website. On March 1, PCA from 1199 SEIU union, consumers, advocates and legislators gathered at the union headquarters. After… Read More 2023 PCA Rally for Higher Wages
We are thrilled to announce that we have hired a new Executive Director to lead the MetroWest Center for Independent Living, Inc.. Please join us in welcoming Sadie L. Simone who will be stepping into this role effective April 3, 2023. She will succeed Paul Spooner, a nationally known advocate for people with disabilities, who… Read More Sadie Simone is MWCIL Executive Director