Living Well in the Community workshop
2025-06-24 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-17 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-10 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-03 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
A FREE, 5-week workshop that empowers people with disabilities to learn the tools and develop the skills to achieve healthier lifestyles.
Topics include:

Goal Setting
Building Support
Healthy Communication
Seeking Information
Physical Wellness
Advocacy

Why should you enroll?

Learn and practice skills that support your health and wellness
Engage with your community and connect with resources
Meet others with similar experiences
Learn to advocate for yourself
Receive up to $100 in gift cards for participation!

Join Us! Each Tuesday 2PM – 4PM June 3rd – July 1st
IN PERSON: 60 TEMPLE PLACE, 5TH FLOOR, BOSTON, MA 02111 OR VIA ZOOM
Call Julie Tamayo: (617)821-4398, jtamayo@bostoncil.org to be registered, for questions, or to request accommodations.

Office closed
2025-06-19
The Boston Center for Independent Living will be closed Thursday, June 19th, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.

Housing Workshop - In-Person & by Zoom
2025-06-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-16 10:00 - 12:00 | BCIL Offices, 60 Temple Place, 5th Floor, Boston Center for Independent Living, Boston, MA, 02111, United States
Housing Workshop – In-Person & by Zoom
Join3 us on the first and third Wednesday of every month to learn more about and how to apply for affordable housing options in your area. Our knowledgeable staff will answer all your questions and put you on the path to finding the housing that is right for you.
This workshop will teach you about:
• Types of housing available in the Boston area
• Navigating subsidized and affordable housing
• Conducting a housing search
• Communicating with housing authorities, agencies, and landlords
• Completing applications for state voucher programs
• How to request reasonable accommodations for your disability
Each workshop will include a period when you can ask questions.
To register: email Jackie at jmcglinchey@bostoncil.org with your full
name and phone number. You will receive a confirmation email from
Jackie that will include the Zoom webinar link and password.
To request reasonable accommodations, please let Jackie know when
you register.

Yoga for Every Body: If You're Breathing, You're Doing It Right
2025-06-11 14:15 - 14:45
When: Wednesday June 11, 2025, from 2:15 pm to 2:45 pm
Where: 10 Park Plaza, Conference Room #1, Boston, 2nd floor MA 02116
Prior to the settlement meeting, Lisa Weber from System-Wide Accessibility will lead a 20-minute accessible yoga class that includes calming breathwork, gentle stretches, and mindful movements. This seated yoga class is suitable for all ages, body types, abilities, and levels of experience with yoga, including none.
Safe & Accessible Travels,
The Department of System-Wide Accessibility

Daniels-Finegold v. MBTA settlement
2025-06-11 03:00 - 17:00
Dear Riders,
Please join us on June 11, 2025, from 3-5pm for a discussion and feedback session regarding the status of the Daniels-Finegold v. MBTA settlement agreement.
Since its signing in 2006, the agreement has resulted in sweeping improvements to accessibility that have benefited all riders.
While more work remains, Independent Monitor Judge Patrick King, the plaintiffs and the MBTA are in discussions regarding the future of the agreement as the MBTA approaches substantial compliance with its original commitments.
This public meeting will be an opportunity for riders to share their feedback regarding the MBTA’s compliance with the settlement directly with Judge King, Greater Boston Legal Services, Boston Center for Independent Living, the Riders’ Transportation Access Group, General Manager Eng, and the Department of System-Wide Accessibility.
Note: This meeting will be focused on bus, subway, commuter rail, and regional ferry accessibility. It will not include topics related to The RIDE.
Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Where:

Join us in person: MBTA Boardroom, 10 Park Plaza, 2nd floor, Boston, MA 02116

Join us virtually: Register for the Virtual Meeting

Accommodations:
Spanish and ASL interpreters and live captioning will be provided. If you need additional accommodations, please email publicengagement@mbta.com or call 857-327-3282.

Housing Workshop - In-Person & by Zoom
2025-06-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-07 10:00 - 12:00 | BCIL Offices, 60 Temple Place, 5th Floor, Boston Center for Independent Living, Boston, MA, 02111, United States
Join us on the first and third Wednesday of every month to learn more about and how to apply for affordable housing options in your area. Our knowledgeable staff will answer all your questions and put you on the path to finding the housing that is right for you.
This workshop will teach you about:
• Types of housing available in the Boston area
• Navigating subsidized and affordable housing
• Conducting a housing search
• Communicating with housing authorities, agencies, and landlords
• Completing applications for state voucher programs
• How to request reasonable accommodations for your disability
Each workshop will include a period when you can ask questions.
To register: email Kat at kvilson@bostoncil.org with your full
name and phone number. You will receive a confirmation email from
Kat that will include the Zoom webinar link and password.
To request reasonable accommodations, please let Kat know when
you register.

Defend Medicaid!
2025-05-29 17:00 - 18:00
BCIL is participating in phone banks over Zoom to call constituents in key Congressional Districts who can tell their members of Congress why Medicaid is so critical and should not be cut by Congress.
This public education is needed now!
With just an hour or two of your time, you can make a real difference in the huge effort to protect Medicaid (known as MassHealth in Massachusetts). Please join BCIL members on Thursday, May 29, at 5:00 pm to make phone calls to defend Medicaid!
Sign up here: defend Medicaid!

28th Annual BCIL Marie Feltin Award Ceremony
2025-05-28 19:00 - 20:00
28th Annual BCIL Marie Feltin Award Ceremony
We invite you to support the BCIL Marie Feltin Award Ceremony, an event honoring individuals exemplifying the spirit of the late Dr. Marie Feltin, a tireless advocate for people with disabilities and those with chronic health conditions. She was a modern-day pioneer, helping found Boston’s Community Medical Group, East Boston Health Center’s Home Care Program, and the Urban Medical Group, focusing on care for marginalized and vulnerable populations.
The ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 28 at 7:00 p.m. by Zoom. We elected to hold a virtual event because we’re putting much organizational energy into the rally and march we’re helping organize in Boston less than two months later – July 23 – to mark the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The BCIL Marie Feltin Award Ceremony supports BCIL’s mission to empower individuals with disabilities to control their lives and live independently. We promote the civil rights of all people with disabilities and our energized services and advocacy advance equal access to healthcare, affordable housing, and transportation for thousands of Greater Boston residents, leading many to jobs, housing, and self-sufficiency. The 2025 honorees are:
Dianna Hu – Software Engineer by Day, Disability Activist by Life!
Kim Shellenberger– Dedicated Health Care Advocate & Builder of Vital Services and Programs.
Marie Gentile (posthumously) – Exemplar of Independent Living through courage, determination, and faith at home and in the community.
To register for the event, go to https://bit.ly/2025BCILMarieFeltinAwards. After you register, a Zoom link will be emailed to you.
2025 Marie Feltin sponsor information
Ad Specs – BCIL Feltin – 2025

Living Well in the Community workshop
2025-05-27 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-20 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-13 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-06 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-29 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-22 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-15 14:00 - 16:00
A FREE, 10-week workshop that empowers people with disabilities to learn the tools and develop the skills to achieve healthier lifestyles.
Topics include:

Goal Setting
Building Support
Healthy Communication
Seeking Information
Physical Wellness
Advocacy

Why should you enroll?

Learn and practice skills that support your health and wellness
Engage with your community and connect with resources
Meet others with similar experiences
Learn to advocate for yourself
Receive up to $100 in gift cards for participation!

Join Us! Each Tuesday 2PM – 4PM April 1st – June 3rd
IN PERSON: 60 TEMPLE PLACE, 5TH FLOOR, BOSTON, MA 02111 OR VIA ZOOM
Call Julie Tamayo: (617)821-4398, jtamayo@bostoncil.org to be registered, for questions, or to request accommodations.

Office closed
2025-05-26
The Boston Center for Independent Living will be closed Monday, May 26th, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

RTAG General Meeting
2025-05-22 15:00 - 17:00
We invite you to attend our upcoming hybrid RTAG meeting!
This is a forum where riders can provide input and feedback regarding accessible transportation. The group meets with the MBTA, the T’s Department of System-Wide Accessibility (SWA) and The RIDE.
Date: Thursday, May 22nd, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Hybrid
MBTA Boardroom (10 Park Plaza, Boston) and Zoom
While you can join us virtually, we encourage you to attend in person if you can!
Register here: Meeting Registration
Agenda
1. Welcome & Introductions
2. Zoom Directions​
3. RTAG Update ​
4. SWA Updates
5. Feedback Session: SWA
6. The RIDE Updates
7. Feedback Session: The RIDE​
8. Closing Remarks
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing Zoom access information about joining the meeting.
RTAG meetings are accessible to people with disabilities and those with limited English proficiency. American Sign Language (ASL) will be provided for this meeting. Other accessibility accommodations and language services will be provided free of charge, upon request, as available.
If you have any questions or to request a reasonable accommodation or language services, please contact Kat at rtagboston@bostoncil.org or by phone at 978-893-8100.

RTAG General Meeting
2025-05-22 15:00 - 17:00
This is a forum where riders can provide input and feedback regarding accessible transportation. The group meets with the MBTA, the T’s Department of System-Wide Accessibility (SWA) and The RIDE.
Date: Thursday, May 22nd, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Hybrid
MBTA Boardroom (10 Park Plaza, Boston) and Zoom
While you can join us virtually, we encourage you to attend in person if you can!
Register here: Meeting Registration

Supported Decision-Making Webinar
2025-05-21 18:00 - 19:30
Helping Youth & Young Adults with Disabilities Grow with the Right Support
Getting guardianship is a serious step to take, and it is important to fully understand the alternatives.
There are other options – including Supported Decision-Making (SDM)– that may work better for people with disabilities and their families. Come learn more about these options, so your family can find the right fit.
Contact Us: 617-251-0483 ewalters@bostoncil.org

Office closed
2025-04-21
The Boston Center for Independent Living will be closed Monday, April 21st, in observance of the Patriots Day holiday.

Learner's Permit Prep Group
2025-04-18 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-16 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-11 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-09 16:00 - 17:00
Registration is now closed for both Group A and Group B.
Study for your Permit Test with BCIL!
The Boston Center for Independent Living’s Transition to Adulthood Program is once again hosting our Learner’s Permit Prep Workshop series. This series will be 8 weeks of weekly study sessions, where students can go through the MA Driver’s Manual with a facilitator, as well as play review games and ask any driving-related questions they may have.
Group A: Wednesdays on Zoom February 26th to April 16th 4 – 5 pm
Group B: Fridays on Zoom February 28 to April 18th 4 – 5 pm
