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SUMMARY:The Foundry's February Festival
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, February 21 from 2-4PM\, join us for our Cross-Community Resilience: Disability x LGBTQ+ Workshop. Come create your own personal identity flags with facilitators from Boston Center for Independent Living! This will be a space to creatively express your identities while engaging in discussion/learning about the intersections of the disability and LGBTQ+ communities\, local activists\, and how everyone can contribute towards accessibility and equality! \nRegister here: https://cambridge-foundry.checkfront.com/reserve/?preview=1&item_id=225
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/the-foundrys-february-festival-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T140000
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SUMMARY:Housing Workshop - In-Person & by Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Housing Workshop – In-Person & by Zoom \nJoin 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. \nThis workshop will teach you about:\n• Types of housing available in the Boston area\n• Navigating subsidized and affordable housing\n• Conducting a housing search\n• Communicating with housing authorities\, agencies\, and landlords\n• Completing applications for state voucher programs\n• How to request reasonable accommodations for your disability \nEach workshop will include a period when you can ask questions. \nTo register: email Jackie at jmcglinchey@bostoncil.org with your full\nname and phone number. You will receive a confirmation email from\nJackie that will include the Zoom webinar link and password. \nTo request reasonable accommodations\, please let Jackie know when\nyou register. \n  \n 
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/housing-workshop-3-2-2-2/
LOCATION:BCIL Offices\, 60 Temple Place\, 5th Floor\, Boston Center for Independent Living\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250218
DTSTAMP:20260418T093906
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SUMMARY:Office closed
DESCRIPTION:The Boston Center for Independent Living will be closed Monday\, February 17th in observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/office-closed-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093906
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SUMMARY:The Foundry's February Festival
DESCRIPTION:“BCIL’s Youth Services Team will be participating in The Foundry’s February Festival\, which offers a range of programming over February break that both students and family members can participate in. \nAgenda and information for the 2025 February Festival can be found here: https://www.cambridgefoundry.org/events/festival#Agenda \nOn Saturday\, February 15 from 7-9PM\, come join us for a screening of the film “The Ride Ahead”! Sam Habib\, a 20-year-old disabled college student\, documents his transition into adulthood while asking important questions to figures such as Joe Biden\, Elizabeth Warren\, and important disability advocates like Judith Heumann. There will be time after for independent living vision boarding — all ages are welcome to create their own vision boards/road maps for their futures! Staff from BCIL will be there to help and answer any questions about Boston Center for Independent Living. \nRegister here: https://cambridge-foundry.checkfront.com/reserve/?preview=1&item_id=217
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/the-foundrys-february-festival/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T193000
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SUMMARY:2025 Financial Aid Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A Workshop all about Financial Aid! \nFree Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)\, Loans\, Scholarships\, Fee Waivers  and More! \nThe Boston Center for Independent Living (BCIL) is excited to invite you/your student(s) to our upcoming virtual Financial Aid Workshop! \nThe workshop will be open to all high school and college students with disabilities as well as parents and family members. \nThe purpose of this workshop is to give an overview of financial aid options for prospective and current college students. These include the FAFSA\, scholarships\, loans\, and fee waivers. \nThis information will be helpful for those submitting the FAFSA this year\, as well as those planning on applying to college within the next few years. \nDate: Monday\, February 10th\, 2025 \nTime: 6:30-7:30PM \nLocation: On Zoom \nThe Zoom link and further details will be emailed to those who fill out the registration form. \nTo register\, complete this form: https://forms.office.com/r/fs8Ugf3SCd \nPara la forma de inscripción en español\, haga clic aquí: https://forms.microsoft.com/r/3s9aiZhtwr \nPlease reach out to ewalters@bostoncil.org with any questions.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/2025-financial-aid-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T120000
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SUMMARY:Housing Workshop - In-Person & by Zoom
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis workshop will teach you about:\n• Types of housing available in the Boston area\n• Navigating subsidized and affordable housing\n• Conducting a housing search\n• Communicating with housing authorities\, agencies\, and landlords\n• Completing applications for state voucher programs\n• How to request reasonable accommodations for your disability \nEach workshop will include a period when you can ask questions. \nTo register: email Kat at kvilson@bostoncil.org with your full\nname and phone number. You will receive a confirmation email from\nKat that will include the Zoom webinar link and password. \nTo request reasonable accommodations\, please let Kat know when\nyou register. \n  \n 
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/housing-workshop-3-3/2025-02-05/
LOCATION:BCIL Offices\, 60 Temple Place\, 5th Floor\, Boston Center for Independent Living\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T173000
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UID:10001356-1737653400-1737660600@bostoncil.org
SUMMARY:RTAG General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a forum where riders can provide input and feedback regarding accessible transportation. The group meets with the MBTA\, Department of System-Wide Accessibility (SWA) and The RIDE. \nDate: Thursday\, January 23rd\, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. \nLocation: Zoom \nRegister here:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIudOGsrDMjGNXDiOF_2UzBW3SlwNdAN0FR \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing Zoom access information about joining the meeting. \nRTAG 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. \nIf 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.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/rtag-general-meeting-9/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T120000
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CREATED:20241113T140644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T184520Z
UID:10000169-1737540000-1737547200@bostoncil.org
SUMMARY:Housing Workshop - In-Person & by Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Housing Workshop – In-Person & by Zoom \nJoin 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. \nThis workshop will teach you about:\n• Types of housing available in the Boston area\n• Navigating subsidized and affordable housing\n• Conducting a housing search\n• Communicating with housing authorities\, agencies\, and landlords\n• Completing applications for state voucher programs\n• How to request reasonable accommodations for your disability \nEach workshop will include a period when you can ask questions. \nTo register: email Jackie at jmcglinchey@bostoncil.org with your full\nname and phone number. You will receive a confirmation email from\nJackie that will include the Zoom webinar link and password. \nTo request reasonable accommodations\, please let Jackie know when\nyou register. \n  \n 
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/housing-workshop-in-person-by-zoom-3/
LOCATION:BCIL Offices\, 60 Temple Place\, 5th Floor\, Boston Center for Independent Living\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250121
DTSTAMP:20260418T093906
CREATED:20250116T204350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T204350Z
UID:10001357-1737331200-1737417599@bostoncil.org
SUMMARY:Office closed
DESCRIPTION:The Boston Center for Independent Living will be closed Monday\, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/office-closed-7/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093906
CREATED:20241113T140547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T140602Z
UID:10000106-1736330400-1736337600@bostoncil.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Housing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Housing Workshop \nJoin 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. \nThis workshop will teach you about:\n• Types of housing available in the Boston area\n• Navigating subsidized and affordable housing\n• Conducting a housing search\n• Communicating with housing authorities\, agencies\, and landlords\n• Completing applications for state voucher programs\n• How to request reasonable accommodations for your disability \nEach workshop will include a period when you can ask questions. \nTo register: email Kat at kvilson@bostoncil.org with your full\nname and phone number. You will receive a confirmation email from\nKat that will include the Zoom webinar link and password. \nTo request reasonable accommodations\, please let Kat know when\nyou register. \n  \n 
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/virtual-housing-workshop-3/
LOCATION:BCIL Offices\, 60 Temple Place\, 5th Floor\, Boston Center for Independent Living\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250101T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250101T233000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093906
CREATED:20241118T193605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T193728Z
UID:10001355-1735689600-1735774200@bostoncil.org
SUMMARY:Office closed
DESCRIPTION:The Boston Center for Independent Living will be closed Wednesday January 1st in observance of the New Year’s Day holiday.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/office-closed-6/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241226
DTSTAMP:20260418T093906
CREATED:20240719T163019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T163019Z
UID:10001337-1735084800-1735171199@bostoncil.org
SUMMARY:Office closed
DESCRIPTION:The Boston Center for Independent Living will be closed Wednesday\, December 25th\, in observance of the Christmas holiday.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/office-closed-5/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093906
CREATED:20230615T135303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230615T140013Z
UID:10000168-1734516000-1734523200@bostoncil.org
SUMMARY:Housing Workshop - In-Person & by Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Housing Workshop – In-Person & by Zoom \nJoin3 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. \nThis workshop will teach you about:\n• Types of housing available in the Boston area\n• Navigating subsidized and affordable housing\n• Conducting a housing search\n• Communicating with housing authorities\, agencies\, and landlords\n• Completing applications for state voucher programs\n• How to request reasonable accommodations for your disability \nEach workshop will include a period when you can ask questions. \nTo register: email Jackie at jmcglinchey@bostoncil.org with your full\nname and phone number. You will receive a confirmation email from\nJackie that will include the Zoom webinar link and password. \nTo request reasonable accommodations\, please let Jackie know when\nyou register. \n  \n 
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/housing-workshop-3-2-2/2024-12-18/
LOCATION:BCIL Offices\, 60 Temple Place\, 5th Floor\, Boston Center for Independent Living\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093906
CREATED:20241118T193237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T153228Z
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SUMMARY:Accessibility and Daniels-Finegold v. MBTA Settlement Update (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:On December 11\, 2024\, the Department of System-Wide Accessibility will host  a virtual public meeting\, featuring the Honorable Judge Patrick King to report on the MBTA’s progress toward compliance with the Daniels-Finegold v. MBTA settlement agreement focused on accessibility. MBTA officials will be in attendance to provide updates and answer questions about ongoing accessibility initiatives. Presentations on the following topics will include: \n\nNoteworthy updates within Operations\nEfforts to reduce platform gaps throughout the Orange Line\nThe upcoming launch of a “hands-free fare gate” pilot\n\nRegister here: MBTA Accessibility Settlement Virtual Public Meeting \nAccommodations \nSpanish and ASL interpreters and live captioning will be provided. If you need additional accommodations\, please email publicengagement@mbta.com or call 857-327-3282.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/accessibility-and-daniels-finegold-v-mbta-settlement-update-virtual/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093906
CREATED:20230615T135158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T195323Z
UID:10000105-1733306400-1733313600@bostoncil.org
SUMMARY:Housing Workshop - In-Person & by Zoom
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis workshop will teach you about:\n• Types of housing available in the Boston area\n• Navigating subsidized and affordable housing\n• Conducting a housing search\n• Communicating with housing authorities\, agencies\, and landlords\n• Completing applications for state voucher programs\n• How to request reasonable accommodations for your disability \nEach workshop will include a period when you can ask questions. \nTo register: email Kat at kvilson@bostoncil.org with your full\nname and phone number. You will receive a confirmation email from\nKat that will include the Zoom webinar link and password. \nTo request reasonable accommodations\, please let Kat know when\nyou register. \n  \n 
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/housing-workshop-3-3/2024-12-04/
LOCATION:BCIL Offices\, 60 Temple Place\, 5th Floor\, Boston Center for Independent Living\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241130
DTSTAMP:20260418T093906
CREATED:20240719T162912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T162912Z
UID:10001336-1732752000-1732924799@bostoncil.org
SUMMARY:Office closed
DESCRIPTION:The Boston Center for Independent Living will be closed Thursday\, November 28th\, and Friday November 29th\, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/office-closed-4/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093906
CREATED:20241115T144010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T144010Z
UID:10001352-1732210200-1732217400@bostoncil.org
SUMMARY:RTAG General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a forum where riders can provide input and feedback regarding accessible transportation. The group meets with the MBTA\, Department of System-Wide Accessibility (SWA) and The RIDE. \nDate: Thursday\, November 21st\, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. \nLocation: Zoom \nRegister here:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwudOCtpzwuHt3llarkTDMG3z7SoywCqFth \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing Zoom access information about joining the meeting. \nRTAG 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. \nIf 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.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/rtag-general-meeting-8/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093906
CREATED:20241115T144810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T144810Z
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SUMMARY:BCIL Annual Meeting 2024
DESCRIPTION:Immigrants’ Rights – A Critical Discussion at the 2024 BCIL Annual Meeting \nAt BCIL’s annual meeting on Wednesday\, November 20\, at 6:30 p.m.\, we will feature Laura Rotolo\, the Field Director for the American Civil Liberties Union\, who’ll discuss immigrants’ rights and their intersection with disability rights. \nWhy immigrants’ rights? Because BCIL provides services to many immigrants\, and in a time where there’s significant immigrant bashing\, we will note that many of our staff are immigrants and that much of the workforce in health care\, especially the PCA program\, includes high numbers of immigrants. It’s absolutely no stretch to say that immigrants are a critical part of the independent living picture. \nThe meeting will be held virtually this year. Along with the discussion on immigrants’ rights\, we will review the past year and update you on current advocacy campaigns. We’ll also have video’s marking BCIL’s 50th anniversary. \nTo register for the Zoom link\, click here. \nCART and ASL will be provided. \nADA reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. To submit a request\, contact Austin O’Connor at aoconnor@bostoncil.org or (617) 338-6665. As part of your request\, please include a description of the accommodation you will need and include as much detail as you can. Please provide your contact information in case we need more information. When possible\, please allow at least seven days advance notice. Last-minute requests will be accepted but may be difficult to fill.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/bcil-annual-meeting-2024/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093906
CREATED:20230615T135303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230615T140013Z
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SUMMARY:Housing Workshop - In-Person & by Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Housing Workshop – In-Person & by Zoom \nJoin3 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. \nThis workshop will teach you about:\n• Types of housing available in the Boston area\n• Navigating subsidized and affordable housing\n• Conducting a housing search\n• Communicating with housing authorities\, agencies\, and landlords\n• Completing applications for state voucher programs\n• How to request reasonable accommodations for your disability \nEach workshop will include a period when you can ask questions. \nTo register: email Jackie at jmcglinchey@bostoncil.org with your full\nname and phone number. You will receive a confirmation email from\nJackie that will include the Zoom webinar link and password. \nTo request reasonable accommodations\, please let Jackie know when\nyou register. \n  \n 
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/housing-workshop-3-2-2/2024-11-20/
LOCATION:BCIL Offices\, 60 Temple Place\, 5th Floor\, Boston Center for Independent Living\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241112
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SUMMARY:Office closed
DESCRIPTION:The Boston Center for Independent Living will be closed Monday\, November 11th\, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/office-closed-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093906
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SUMMARY:Housing Workshop - In-Person & by Zoom
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis workshop will teach you about:\n• Types of housing available in the Boston area\n• Navigating subsidized and affordable housing\n• Conducting a housing search\n• Communicating with housing authorities\, agencies\, and landlords\n• Completing applications for state voucher programs\n• How to request reasonable accommodations for your disability \nEach workshop will include a period when you can ask questions. \nTo register: email Kat at kvilson@bostoncil.org with your full\nname and phone number. You will receive a confirmation email from\nKat that will include the Zoom webinar link and password. \nTo request reasonable accommodations\, please let Kat know when\nyou register. \n  \n 
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/housing-workshop-3-3/2024-11-06/
LOCATION:BCIL Offices\, 60 Temple Place\, 5th Floor\, Boston Center for Independent Living\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093906
CREATED:20241015T174500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T174500Z
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SUMMARY:RTAG General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a forum where riders can provide input and feedback regarding accessible transportation. The group meets with the MBTA\, Department of System-Wide Accessibility (SWA) and The RIDE. \nDate: Thursday\, October 24th\, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. \nLocation: Zoom \nRegister here:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsf-6gpz0vHdGPiWCCOsLm7RoNabqd2WWH \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing Zoom access information about joining the meeting.  \nRTAG 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. \nIf 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.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/rtag-general-meeting-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093906
CREATED:20230615T135303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230615T140013Z
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SUMMARY:Housing Workshop - In-Person & by Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Housing Workshop – In-Person & by Zoom \nJoin3 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. \nThis workshop will teach you about:\n• Types of housing available in the Boston area\n• Navigating subsidized and affordable housing\n• Conducting a housing search\n• Communicating with housing authorities\, agencies\, and landlords\n• Completing applications for state voucher programs\n• How to request reasonable accommodations for your disability \nEach workshop will include a period when you can ask questions. \nTo register: email Jackie at jmcglinchey@bostoncil.org with your full\nname and phone number. You will receive a confirmation email from\nJackie that will include the Zoom webinar link and password. \nTo request reasonable accommodations\, please let Jackie know when\nyou register. \n  \n 
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/housing-workshop-3-2-2/2024-10-16/
LOCATION:BCIL Offices\, 60 Temple Place\, 5th Floor\, Boston Center for Independent Living\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241015
DTSTAMP:20260418T093906
CREATED:20240719T162258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T162611Z
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SUMMARY:Office closed
DESCRIPTION:The Boston Center for Independent Living will be closed Monday\, October 14th\, in observance of the Indigenous People’s Day holiday.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/office-closed-10-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093906
CREATED:20230615T135158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T195323Z
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SUMMARY:Housing Workshop - In-Person & by Zoom
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis workshop will teach you about:\n• Types of housing available in the Boston area\n• Navigating subsidized and affordable housing\n• Conducting a housing search\n• Communicating with housing authorities\, agencies\, and landlords\n• Completing applications for state voucher programs\n• How to request reasonable accommodations for your disability \nEach workshop will include a period when you can ask questions. \nTo register: email Kat at kvilson@bostoncil.org with your full\nname and phone number. You will receive a confirmation email from\nKat that will include the Zoom webinar link and password. \nTo request reasonable accommodations\, please let Kat know when\nyou register. \n  \n 
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/housing-workshop-3-3/2024-10-02/
LOCATION:BCIL Offices\, 60 Temple Place\, 5th Floor\, Boston Center for Independent Living\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093906
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T144420Z
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SUMMARY:Empowering Students through the IEP Process: A Workshop for Families and Students
DESCRIPTION:The Boston Center for Independent Living is hosting a virtual workshop to discuss the ways we can support youth and young adults with disabilities in their IEP process. We will discuss the changes to the IEP process due to Massachusetts’ IEP Improvement Project\, ways students can participate in their IEP process\, and how to prepare for an IEP meeting. There will also be time for questions at the end. \nDate: Tuesday\, October 1st 2024 \nTime: 5:30-6:30 PM \nVirtual: On Zoom \nEligibility: Students\, parents\, family members\, educators and friends of youth/young adults with disabilities are welcome to attend. The workshop will focus on transition aged youth (14-22). \nTo register\, click here. Once registered\, you will receive the Zoom link in your email. \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to Liz Walters at ewalters@bostoncil.org
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/empowering-students-through-the-iep-process-a-workshop-for-families-and-students/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240926
DTSTAMP:20260418T093906
CREATED:20240911T144628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T144628Z
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SUMMARY:Paul W. Spooner Generational Leadership Summit 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council (MDDC)\, Disability Policy Consortium (DPC)\, and Boston Center for Independent Living (BCIL) are hosting a Leadership Summit on the future of disability advocacy on September 23-25\, 2024 in Marlborough\, MA. \nThe summit will include the new generation of disability advocacy leaders\, and emerging leaders in advocacy in social justice for services\, programs\, and the human and civil rights of people with disabilities in Massachusetts. Approximately 20 new and emerging leaders will be brought together with some existing leaders to discuss where disability advocacy needs to go in the coming decade and what we can learn from the past that got us to where we are today.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/paul-w-spooner-generational-leadership-summit-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093906
CREATED:20240401T130654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T140114Z
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SUMMARY:BCIL 50th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Saturday\, September 21\, 2024\, from 1 – 4 pm at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center in Roxbury for an afternoon of connection and celebration. We will honor our founders and people like you who have helped make BCIL what it is today. We will share our stories\, our successes\, and our dreams for the future. Thanks to our generous sponsors\, the event is free. We ask that you register in advance to help us with planning. \nBCIL is thrilled to announce that Tunefoolery and DEAFinitely\, Inc. will perform at our 50th anniversary celebration.  And James “Jimmy” Hill\, founder/creator of Java with Jimmy and prominent community advocate\, self-made talk show host\, and civic leader\, will serve as our emcee for the afternoon of Celebration\, Connections\, and Confections as we celebrate 50 years of service\, advocacy and action! \nDEAFinitely\, Inc. is a Boston-based non-profit that provides access and opportunity to Deaf\, DeafBlind\, DeafDisabled\, hard of hearing\, and hearing youth through the performing arts\, mentoring\, and American Sign Language (ASL) to help shift the narrative around communication equity. We’ll enjoy the talents of The DEAFinitely Performance Crew\, a wide diversity of Deaf and hearing youth ages 7 to 17. DEAFinitely invites us all to together as a team. They move in and out of Deaf and hearing worlds\, racially and socially diverse communities\, and their comfort zones\, speaking communication equity and action throughout the Boston community. \nTunefoolery consists of over 60 musicians in mental health recovery who play and practice together and perform at 300 concerts a year. The healing process for people in mental health recovery can be a very painful journey where one’s traumatic experiences and shortcomings often become the focus of the process. Tunefoolery uses music\, creativity\, education\, paid work\, and a loving community as a way to transform people’s lives and create a foundation to become productive\, skilled musicians who can share the gift of music and hope with others. \nShare your story \nWe want to hear your personal story.  What has the independent living movement meant to you and what are your hopes for the future. BCIL has partnered with a communications class from Northeastern University to set up recording booths at the event on September 21. Watch for more details on how to prepare\, what to bring\, and how to sign up in advance or at the event. \nThe Caravan for Disability Freedom and Justice will be on site for this celebration also. \nCome join the fun as we mark this incredible milestone in BCIL’s journey. \nWHAT:   Speakers\, entertainers\, light fare and cake! \nWHEN:  Saturday\, September 21\, 2024\, from 1 – 4 pm \nWHERE:  Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center in Roxbury \nHOW:   Register with this link https://tinyurl.com/BCIL50th\nThanks to our generous sponsors\, the event is free.  We ask that you register in advance to help us with planning. \nWant to help? \n\nVolunteers are needed on the day of the event to assist with setup\, registration\, and many other roles.  Indicate your interest on the registration form\, and we will follow up with you to confirm.\n\n\nFor sponsorship opportunities\, visit https://bostoncil.org/bcil50th/ or contact Susan Smith\, Director of Operations and Development at ssmith@bostoncil.org\nAdditional speakers\, entertainment\, and more event details will be shared in the coming weeks.\n\nFor 50 years\, BCIL has been at the forefront of the independent living movement.  We established one of the first Personal Care Attendant programs in the country and have led groundbreaking work through advocacy\, services\, and community organizing to improve access to transportation\, education\, housing\, employment\, health care\, nutrition and so much more. Today\, we serve thousands of people in the greater Boston area each year.  And we are keenly aware that much remains to be done to ensure equity\, justice\, opportunities\, and dignity for people with disabilities. To find out more about how you can get involved and support our work\, please visit https://www.bostoncil.org. \nADA reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. To submit a request\, contact Austin at aoconnor@bostoncil.org or (617) 338-6665. As part of your request\, please include a description of the accommodation you will need and include as much detail as you can. Please provide your contact information in case we need more information. When possible\, please allow at least seven days advance notice. Last-minute requests will be accepted but may be difficult to fill. \nA special thanks to all who participated and attended the Wins\, Lessons\, and What’s Next for Independent Living virtual forum on May 16\, 2024.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/bcil-50th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Center\, 1350 Tremont St\, Boston\, MA\, 02120\, United States
CATEGORIES:BCIL 50th
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093906
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230615T140013Z
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SUMMARY:Housing Workshop - In-Person & by Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Housing Workshop – In-Person & by Zoom \nJoin3 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. \nThis workshop will teach you about:\n• Types of housing available in the Boston area\n• Navigating subsidized and affordable housing\n• Conducting a housing search\n• Communicating with housing authorities\, agencies\, and landlords\n• Completing applications for state voucher programs\n• How to request reasonable accommodations for your disability \nEach workshop will include a period when you can ask questions. \nTo register: email Jackie at jmcglinchey@bostoncil.org with your full\nname and phone number. You will receive a confirmation email from\nJackie that will include the Zoom webinar link and password. \nTo request reasonable accommodations\, please let Jackie know when\nyou register. \n  \n 
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/housing-workshop-3-2-2/2024-09-18/
LOCATION:BCIL Offices\, 60 Temple Place\, 5th Floor\, Boston Center for Independent Living\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093906
CREATED:20230615T135158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T195323Z
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SUMMARY:Housing Workshop - In-Person & by Zoom
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis workshop will teach you about:\n• Types of housing available in the Boston area\n• Navigating subsidized and affordable housing\n• Conducting a housing search\n• Communicating with housing authorities\, agencies\, and landlords\n• Completing applications for state voucher programs\n• How to request reasonable accommodations for your disability \nEach workshop will include a period when you can ask questions. \nTo register: email Kat at kvilson@bostoncil.org with your full\nname and phone number. You will receive a confirmation email from\nKat that will include the Zoom webinar link and password. \nTo request reasonable accommodations\, please let Kat know when\nyou register. \n  \n 
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/housing-workshop-3-3/2024-09-04/
LOCATION:BCIL Offices\, 60 Temple Place\, 5th Floor\, Boston Center for Independent Living\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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