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
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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
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 must be active consumers with MWCIL. Workshops are… Read More Driving Permit Prep Workshops
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
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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