Independent Living Day (not at the State House) Download our IL Funding needs and speak with your legislators: FY-2022-IL-Funding-flyer-2021-02-25.pdf Virtual Event: March 31, 2021 11:00AM to 12:00PM Independent Living Education Day will showcase stories of Independent Living from across Massachusetts. Massachusetts has 10 Centers for Independent Living, which together serve all 351 cities and towns… Read More Virtual IL Education Day
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Update from Alex Green It has taken a few months for the Fernald post-holiday-light-show world to take shape, in which the next steps are clear. In some ways, we face a disappointing outcome in dealing with the City of Waltham. The Mayor has put forward a new plan which does not include a memorial or… Read More Fernald Update
Free webinar on Wednesday March 10 (noon – 1:30). Panelists Alex Green, Reggie Clark, Woody Gaw and Donna Jay. Sponsored by Harvard Law School Project on Disability. In 2020’s waning months, activists rallied to oppose the decision of the City of Waltham, MA to approve using the grounds of the Walter E. Fernald Developmental Center,… Read More FERNALD’S LEGACY: ENSURING WE NEVER FORGET DISABILITY RIGHTS HISTORY
Beginning February 18, people 65 and older, as well as people with 2 or more comorbidities are eligible to get a Massachusetts vaccine. New vaccination sign-up website:https://vaxfinder.mass.gov/ or call 2-1-1. How to prepare for your COVID-19 vaccine appointment GUIDE Read the WBUR report for an overview of this new phase. https://www.wbur.org/commonhealth/2021/02/17/massachusetts-vaccine-phase-two-65-two-comorbidities-senior-housing From State Representative Maria Robinson… Read More Vaccine Eligible includes 65 and older, and people with 2 or more Comorbidities
It’s time to register for this year’s first-ever virtual African American Conference on Disabilities (AACD) throughout the month of February. This conference is a FREE event! Hosted by The Arizona Center for Disability Law and The Arizona Center for African American Resources (AzCAAR), The African American Conference on Disabilities is the only comprehensive conference in the… Read More African American Conference on Disabilities
Speak out on Access to Vaccines for Persons with Disabilities Disability Advocates Advancing our Healthcare Rights (DAAHR) is hosting a forum on Tuesday, February 16 at 1:00 pm for persons with disabilities to share concerns regarding access to vaccines for Covid-19. We also welcome any positive feedback and best practices on getting a vaccine. Information will… Read More DAAHR Forum on Vaccines Tuesday February 16
The 2020 Annual Report is now available. Download the 2020 Annual Report.pdf Download the 2020 Annual Report.docx Older Annual Reports are available on the About-> Board of Directors page.
from the National Council on Independent Living, and the Advocacy Monitor on December 7 Please Take Action! Contact your Members of Congress to tell them we need a COVID-19 relief bill, and we need it to address the needs of the disability community! Our Members of Congress need to hear from us again. They need… Read More Contact Congress Today about COVID-19 Relief!
MetroWest Daily News Looking at the Americans with Disabilities Act: 30 years later … and during a global pandemic By Lauren Young / Daily News Staff Posted Jul 26, 2020 at 12:01 AM Updated at 2:02 PM “People with disabilities, whether or not they’re elders, have disproportionately been victims of this pandemic,” said Paul Spooner, director of the MetroWest Center for Independent… Read More Paul Spooner and MWCIL in MetroWest News – ADA 30
updated 10/16/2023 MWCIL has collected COVID-19 resources for people with disabilities. Follow up with the providers to confirm all details as many programs have ended. If you have a disability and need assistance, MWCIL continues to be fully staffed. COVID Tests From MASS.gov: In Massachusetts, visit the Find a COVID-19 test page for more information… Read More Coronavirus – COVID-19: Resources