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ADA 31 – 2021

Americans with Disabilities Act Two ADA Celebrations are planned - a hybrid in Boston and a virtual celebration by MASILC ...

2025 Independent Living Education Day at the State House

Independent Living Education Day was held on Wednesday, April 2nd in the Great Hall at the State House. Speakers included: ...

Transition Fair

Hosted by the Department of Developmental Services and Open Sky Community Services Wednesday, April 30th 3:00 PM - 7:00 PMAlternatives' ...

Young Adult Social Group Starts March 2025

MWCIL’s Young Adult Social Group is an opportunity for young adults with disabilities to get together and talk about their ...

New MWRTA Buses

March 10, 2025 Local politicians, MWRTA employees and MWCIL celebrated the new flagship vehicles, Gillig buses, at the MWRTA in ...

Driving Permit Prep Workshop Starting April 2025

MetroWest Center for Independent Living offers a 6 week course that will help you get ready to take the learners ...

Governor Healey Announces Comprehensive Housing Plan

February 26, 2025: The Healey-Driscoll Administration today released the initial results of Massachusetts’ first comprehensive statewide housing plan to increase ...

Snow Removal Guidance

Snow removal and accessibility in Massachusetts From Mass Office on Disability (MOD) Standards for accessibility, who’s responsible for removing snow, ...

Housing Search Workshop

Do you need to find subsidized, affordable, and accessible housing, but you don’t know where to look? LEARN THE SKILLS ...

Free COVID tests

Free COVID tests are available to order again, this time including more accessible tests for people with disabilities. Order On-line:  ...

Options Counseling Outreach

Elvin, our Options Counselor, recently participated in the Franklin Disability event at the Senior Center.  Here is what he said ...

MWRTA TryTransit Free Fare Program 2024

TryTransit is back! MassDOT and the Legislature have reauthorized the TryTransit Program for 2024. MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Fixed Route ...

2023 Holiday Open House

We want to thank those who attended our December 8 Holiday Open House.  We were able to spend quality time ...

GAMES Night for People who are 14-26 years old

Ages 14-26Hosted by Erin & Lou. Parents: Stay to connect with other MWCIL family members. Hosted by Sadie. When: Monday, ...

Coronavirus – COVID-19: Resources

updated 10/16/2023 MWCIL has collected COVID-19 resources for people with disabilities. Follow up with the providers to confirm all details ...

MassReconnect

"MassReconnect, became reality earlier this month when Governor Maura Healey signed into law the state’s fiscal 2024 budget, which earmarked ...

Framingham Raises Disability Flag at Memorial Building

Spectrum of Sound (from the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism), a choir comprised of autism self-advocates set the mood at ...

MWCIL Seeks New Board Members

MetroWest Center for Independent Living is searching for additional dynamic individuals to serve on its Board of Directors, which governs ...

Sadie Simone is MWCIL Executive Director

We are thrilled to announce that we have hired a new Executive Director to lead the MetroWest Center for Independent ...

2023 IL Education Day at the State House

IL Centers' staff, legislators and advocates gathered at the State House on March 23 to personally educate the legislature on ...