A session began on Thursday, October 12, 2023. Get ready to hit the road with confidence! The Permit Prep Program at MWCIL provides essential knowledge and practice to help aspiring drivers master the rules of the road, understand traffic laws, and develop safe driving habits, ensuring they are well-prepared for their driver permit examination. Attendees… Read More Driving Permit Prep Workshops
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MetroWest Center for Independent Living is searching for additional dynamic individuals to serve on its Board of Directors, which governs the agency’s day-to-day operations. Board members must be passionate about equality for all, regardless of gender, age, culture, religion, and physical abilities. If you are committed to improving the lives of people with disabilities, you… Read More MWCIL Seeks New Board Members
October 24, 2022
Sue Rorke
Massachusetts’ most stalwart disability rights advocate Paul W. Spooner died unexpectedly on October 8th, after a brief hospital stay. His life partner, Winifred McGraw, was by his side. He was 67 and had been a resident of Taunton for the last 28 years. Paul was born in Hawaii and lived in both Japan and Switzerland,… Read More
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Paul Spooner
Massachusetts’ most stalwart disability rights advocate Paul W. Spooner died unexpectedly on October 8th , after a brief hospital stay. His life partner, Winifred McGraw, was by his side. He was 67 and had been a resident of Taunton for the last 28 years. Paul was born in Hawaii and lived in both Japan and… Read More Obituary – Paul W. Spooner
October 9, 2022 It is with great sorrow that we are sharing the news of MWCIL’s Executive Director, Paul Spooner, passing away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 8. We have not yet processed this, other than we miss him already. Most people in the disability community have interacted with Paul, and even more have benefited from… Read More Sad News
Lou and David from MetroWest Center for Independent Living were instrumental in helping Olivia’s family get a ramp for their home! Kudos to MWCIL, the town of Framingham, Martin Garvey and Ashland DPW! “Lou and Dave from Metrowest Center for Independent Living, City of Framingham Access Compliance Inspector Mark Dempsey, Martin Garvey from 360 Motor… Read More MWCIL Coordinates New Ramp
Position Overview The Independent Living Coordinator provides the five core services of Independent Living to individuals with disabilities who are either living or transitioning towards living in the community, as well as to provide Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) to consumers in the community with specialized health insurance. Responsibilities Qualifications Hours 37.5 Hours –… Read More Independent Living Coordinator
Download MWCIL’s 2021 Annual Report. PDF – 2021 Annual Report.pdf DOCX – 2021 Annual Report.docx
Wbur.org report on December 15, 2021 Lots of good information here, especially on the difference between types of tests.
The National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) and the American Association of People with Disabilites (AAPD) have both issued strong support of the Build Back Better bill passed by the House of Representatives. NCIL Statement on BBB in a word document. Don’t miss the fact sheets at the end of the document! AAPD Statement on… Read More Build Back Better Support