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
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New session begins April 6. Do you need help studying for the written driving permit test? MetroWest Center for Independent Living will be offering 6 permit prep workshops to help you get ready to take your permit exam. Due to limited slots the first 5-8 TAP consumers to register will be chosen to participate. Workshops… Read More Driving Permit Prep Workshop
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
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
Download MWCIL’s 2021 Annual Report. PDF – 2021 Annual Report.pdf DOCX – 2021 Annual Report.docx
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