MWCIL Coordinates New Ramp
Lou and David from MetroWest Center for Independent Living were instrumental in helping Olivia's family get a ramp for their ...
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2021 Annual Report
Download MWCIL's 2020 Annual Report. PDF – 2021 Annual Report.pdf DOCX – 2021 Annual Report.docx ...
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How to get a COVID test in Massachusetts
Wbur.org report on December 15, 2021 Lots of good information here, especially on the difference between types of tests ...
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Build Back Better Support
The National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) and the American Association of People with Disabilites (AAPD) have both issued strong ...
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Action Needed – Disability Institutions History Bills
Massachusetts once had 27 state schools and hospitals for people with disabilities. Their full story has never been told. Thousands ...
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Covid-19 Booster Shots
Who is Eligible? Individuals who are immunocompromised due to particular health conditions have been eligible for a booster dose of ...
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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 ...
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Mass VaxMillions Giveaway
Register today for the VaxMillions Giveaway! We need your help to beat the pandemic in Massachusetts. If you’re fully vaccinated ...
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ADAPT News
ADAPT has been very busy with advocacy and protests, nationwide. Here is a short list of what is in their ...
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Expanded Homebound Vaxes
The Baker-Polito Administration also announced the expansion of the state's Homebound Vaccination Program to support in-home vaccinations for all eligible ...
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Framingham COA – free rides for 60+ residents
Council on Aging offering free rides to those aged 60+ to get their vaccine: The Council on Aging Department is ...
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Support New Commission
Overview Inspired by the Waltham holiday light show at the Fernald Center, Bill SD 2424 and Bill HD 3868 define ...
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Covid-19 Update – Homebound Services Begin
Starting next week, with 40,000 expected doses of Johnson and Johnson, Massachusetts will begin its homebound vaccination program. Read more ...
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Virtual IL Education Day
Independent Living Day (not at the State House) Download our IL Funding needs and speak with your legislators: FY-2022-IL-Funding-flyer-2021-02-25.pdf Virtual ...
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Fernald Update
Update from Alex Green It has taken a few months for the Fernald post-holiday-light-show world to take shape, in which ...
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FERNALD’S LEGACY: ENSURING WE NEVER FORGET DISABILITY RIGHTS HISTORY
Free webinar on Wednesday March 10 (noon - 1:30). Panelists Alex Green, Reggie Clark, Woody Gaw and Donna Jay. Sponsored ...
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Vaccine Eligible includes 65 and older, and people with 2 or more Comorbidities
Beginning February 18, people 65 and older, as well as people with 2 or more comorbidities are eligible to get ...
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African American Conference on Disabilities
It's time to register for this year's first-ever virtual African American Conference on Disabilities (AACD) throughout the month of February ...
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DAAHR Forum on Vaccines Tuesday February 16
Speak out on Access to Vaccines for Persons with Disabilities Disability Advocates Advancing our Healthcare Rights (DAAHR) is hosting a ...
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2020 MWCIL Annual Report
The 2020 Annual Report is now available. Download the 2020 Annual Report.pdf Download the 2020 Annual Report.docx Older Annual Reports ...
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