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
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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
From The Hill The Americans with Disabilities Act is turning 30. Here’s what you should know. The civil rights law bans discrimination on the basis of disability. By Chia-Yi Hou https://thehill.com/changing-america/well-being/prevention-cures/478658-the-americans-with-disabilities-act-is-turning This is the first we’ve seen of what will be many articles on what’s right and what’s wrong in 2020.
September 30, 2019
Sue Rorke
Join us in congratulating MWCIL Advocacy Director, David Correia, as the recipient of the 2019 Regional Advocacy Award for Region I from the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL). The award was announced in Washington in July at the national conference, and he received it last week at the Statewide Independent Living Conference. Region I… Read More NCIL Advocacy Award to David Correia
August 12, 2019
Sue Rorke
Danya, Mikaela and Kyla traveled to Washington in July for the National Council on Independent Living Annual Conference. The highlight of this conference is a march and rally at the Capital, and then visits with Senators and Congress people. This annual event is a chance for independent living staff and advocates to grow as they… Read More NCIL Annual Conference
July 22, 2019
Sue Rorke
The 29th celebration of the ADA was great. Dunn Pond State Park had a cool breeze. We had lots of food, kayaking, hiking, music and friends! Visit ADA Celebration 2019 and check out our photos.
May 23, 2019
Sue Rorke
The 2019 Caring Force rally was for fair pay for comparable work and a student loan repayment program. Legislators were asked to support bills that will strengthen our workforce. Check out our photo page.