Enhancing the Full Participation of Persons with Disabilities in the Community

MetroWest Center for Independent Living provides an array of independent living services that enable people with disabilities to live in the community. The center was created by people with disabilities seeking full integration into society. We empower people with disabilities by teaching the practical skills and confidence to take control over their lives and become active members of the communities in which they live. We promote access and change within society while advocating for programs and services needed by people of all ages with a wide range of disabilities.  MWCIL is a consumer‑controlled, community‑based, cross‑disability, nonresidential private nonprofit agency.

We enable people with disabilities to gain freedom from nursing homes and other institutional settings.

If you have a disability, live within our area (26 towns in Metrowest section of Massachusetts) and have needs, goals, or barriers related to your living independently, then contact us at 508-875-7853.

News from MWCIL

New MWRTA Buses

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

2025 PCA Rally

Hundreds of advocates, people with disabilities and PCAs gathered at the State House to deliver ...

Driving Permit Prep Workshop Starting April 2025

MetroWest Center for Independent Living offers a 6 week course that will help you get ...

Young Adult Social Group Starts March 2025

MWCIL’s Young Adult Social Group is an opportunity for young adults with disabilities to get ...
2024 Framingham flies Disability Rights flag
2024 Framingham flies disability rights flag

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MWCIL is seeking additional Board Members. Learn more about this opportunity to join our BOD.

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Service Area

Ashland, Bellingham, Dover, Foxboro, Framingham, Franklin, Holliston, Hopkinton, Hudson, Marlborough, Maynard, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Natick, Needham, Norfolk, Plainville, Sherborn, Southborough, Stow, Sudbury, Wayland, Wellesley, Weston and Wrentham

MA Tales of Independence

Visit our video project of Massachusetts people with disabilities!

MATalesofIndependence.net is a collection of the personal stories of Massachusetts people with disabilities and how they have achieved independence.  Each person’s story is different showing the many varied paths to independence.

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