Welcome to the Boston Center for Independent Living  (BCIL)

BCIL is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has provided services to people with disabilities since 1974, when it became the second independent living center in the country. The organization was created by people with disabilities seeking full integration into society. BCIL accomplishes this by empowering people of all ages with a wide range of disabilities with the practical skills and self-confidence to take control over their lives and become active members of the communities in which they live. At the same time, BCIL engages in advocacy and community organizing to promote access and change within society.

Our Mission Statement

The Boston Center for Independent Living is a frontline civil rights organization led by people with disabilities that advocates to eliminate discrimination, isolation and segregation by providing advocacy, information and referral, peer support, skills training, PCA services, and transitional services in order to enhance the independence of people with disabilities.

If you suspect abuse or neglect of a person with disabilities, please contact the Disabled Persons Protection Commission hotline at 1-800-426-9009 or 1-888-822-0350 TTY (ages 18-59), the Executive Office of Elder Affairs at 1-800-922-2275 (ages 60+), the Department of Public Health 1-800-462-5540 (all Ages residing in Long Term Care Facilities), and the Department of Children and Families at 1-800-792-5200 (ages birth-17).

Click here to view the recent Updates to The Ride Program letter

Adaptive Yoga: Join adaptive yoga every Tuesday at BCIL, 60 Temple Place, 5th Floor, Boston,  from 2-3 pm. Mats & props provided.  Designed for people w/ chronic illnesses, recovering from injuries, & mobility impairments.   Adaptive yoga puts the focus on subtle body movements to create awareness and manage stress.  Mats and props provided.  All experience levels welcome! Suggested donation is $5.  To register contact Shaya at sfrench@bostoncil.org or 617-338-6665 x 209.