MetroWest Center for Independent Living offers a 5 week course that will help you get ready to take the learners permit exam. The workshops will assist you in studying for your driver’s permit test. The classes are available in-person or on-line via zoom. Eligible students are between 16 and 22, and in an educational program.… Read More Driving Permit Prep Workshop Starting July 8
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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
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
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
Massachusetts once had 27 state schools and hospitals for people with disabilities. Their full story has never been told. Thousands need answers before they are lost forever. S.1257 and H.2090 : An Act establishing a special commission on the history of state institutions for people with developmental and mental health disabilities in the Commonwealth. S.2009… Read More Action Needed – Disability Institutions History Bills
Who is Eligible? Individuals who are immunocompromised due to particular health conditions have been eligible for a booster dose of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine since August 13. The following individuals are now eligible for a booster dose of Pfizer 6 months after their second shot: are 65 years and older resident of long term care… Read More Covid-19 Booster Shots
Register today for the VaxMillions Giveaway! We need your help to beat the pandemic in Massachusetts. If you’re fully vaccinated against COVID-19, register today for your chance to win one of five $1 million prizes or $300,000 scholarship grants. Not fully vaccinated yet? Get your COVID-19 vaccine and then register as soon as possible for… Read More Mass VaxMillions Giveaway