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
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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. When: Every other Monday 4:30 – 6 pm You must have completed an… Read More Young Adult Social Group
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
We want to thank those who attended our December 8 Holiday Open House. We were able to spend quality time with old and new friends. Please visit our 2023 Holiday Open House Photos page!
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
“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
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
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