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Coronavirus – COVID-19: Resources

Updated 8/18/2022 MWCIL has collected COVID-19 resources for people with disabilities. Follow up with the providers to confirm all details ...
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MWCIL Seeks New Board Members

MetroWest Center for Independent Living is searching for additional dynamic individuals to serve on its Board of Directors, which governs ...
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Sadie Simone is MWCIL Executive Director

We are thrilled to announce that we have hired a new Executive Director to lead the MetroWest Center for Independent ...
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2023 IL Education Day at the State House

IL Centers' staff, legislators and advocates gathered at the State House on March 23 to personally educate the legislature on ...
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2023 PCA Rally for Higher Wages

MWCIL supported PCA's, in person, for the first time since 2019, and for the first time without Paul Spooner.  Paul ...
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Driving Permit Prep Workshop

New session begins April 6. Do you need help studying for the written driving permit test? MetroWest Center for Independent ...
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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 ...
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Obituary – Paul W. Spooner

Massachusetts’ most stalwart disability rights advocate Paul W. Spooner died unexpectedly on October 8th , after a brief hospital stay ...
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Sad News

October 9, 2022 It is with great sorrow that we are sharing the news of MWCIL's Executive Director, Paul Spooner, ...
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2021 Annual Report

Download MWCIL's 2021 Annual Report. PDF – 2021 Annual Report.pdf DOCX – 2021 Annual Report.docx ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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