BCIL’s 50th Anniversary
Fifty years ago a handful of people with disabilities and community supporters decided to formalize their efforts to empower individuals with disabilities to control their lives and live independently and create what we now know as the Boston Center for Independent Living.
Much has changed since 1974: passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, proliferation of technology, establishment of the Personal Care Attendant (PCA) program, and more accessible public spaces, including for transportation, housing, and education. Still, we have much to do to ensure equity, justice, and opportunities for those with disabilities.
BCIL is hosting two events to mark its milestone anniversary:
BCIL 50 Years In: Wins, Lessons and What’s Next for Independent Living
May 16 @ 1:00 pm
2024 marks a major milestone for BCIL: we’re celebrating our 50th Anniversary. As one of the first Independent Living Centers in the country, BCIL plays a transformative role in creating […]
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BCIL 50th Anniversary Celebration
September 21 @ 1:00 pm
50 years ago, a handful of people with disabilities and community supporters decided to formalize their efforts to empower individuals with disabilities to control their lives and live independently and […]
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