Services at MWCIL   (www.mwcil.org/services)

Our staff works individually with consumers.  Services are free to consumers who live in the 26 town service area (*) and have disabilities.  (I and R services are for anyone).
Information and Referral (Available to anyone)
In addition to our online resources, consumers work with staff to find answers and referrals regarding available community resources.  We provide information about disability-related issues, specific situations, and independent living resources.  
Peer Support
One on One peer mentoring helps people with disabilities develop mutual support, assistance, confidence and understanding.  Mentoring can be provided on the phone, at MWCIL or at a consumer’s home.  Consumers develop independent living strategies with their Peer Counselor.
Advocacy
In addition to Community and Systemic Advocacy, MWCIL provides self-advocacy education to consumers.  Consumers are encouraged to take direct roles in advocating for their own issues as well as the issues of others.  MWCIL supports an individual's rights in their community by filing complaints and taking action as needed to remove illegal barriers or obtain services.
Independent Living Skills Training
Skills Training is customized to achieve each consumer’s goals.  Skills may relate to personal growth, or how to handle services and responsibilities.  Independent Living Skills Training  may includes:  navigating MassHealth, navigating housing, budgeting  and personal resource management, travel training, social and communication skills and more.
Options Counseling
Options Counseling s a short term service, typically for crisis situations when a consumer is considering a nursing home.  This program enables individuals to make informed choices about settings and services, to understand the resources available to pay for supports and services, to be referred to appropriate experts, and to obtain assistance in connecting with appropriate resources.
Transition to Adulthood Program
TAP is specialized to work with young adults with disabilities who will be transitioning out of high school. Our mission is to work directly with young adults, help them determine their goals and find pathways to achieving these goals.

(*) MWCIL Service Area:
Ashland, Bellingham, Dover, Foxboro, Framingham, Franklin, Holliston, Hopkinton, Hudson, Marlboro, Maynard, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Natick, Needham, Norfolk, Plainville, Sherborn, Southboro, Stow, Sudbury, Wayland, Wellesley, Weston and Wrentham.
 
       280 Irving Street,  Framingham, MA 01702

       	  V/TTY: (508) 875-7853,  Fax: (508) 875-8359
 





  MWCIL enhances the full participation of persons with disabilities in the community. 
5/9/2016