MWCIL supported PCA’s, in person, for the first time since 2019, and for the first time without Paul Spooner. Paul was an effective and relentless supporter of PCAs. Photographs from the PCA Rally are on our website. On March 1, PCA from 1199 SEIU union, consumers, advocates and legislators gathered at the union headquarters. After… Read More 2023 PCA Rally for Higher Wages
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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
The next Permit Prep will start on 1/11 and run Thursdays at 3:30 through 2/8. Get ready to hit the road with confidence! The Permit Prep Program at MWCIL provides essential knowledge and practice to help aspiring drivers master the rules of the road, understand traffic laws, and develop safe driving habits, ensuring they are… Read More Driving Permit Prep Workshops
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
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Wbur.org report on December 15, 2021 Lots of good information here, especially on the difference between types of tests.