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SUMMARY:Office closed
DESCRIPTION:The office will be closed Thursday\, January 1st in observance of the New Year’s Day holiday.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/new-years-day-office-closed/
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SUMMARY:Learner's Permit Exam Prep Group
DESCRIPTION:A Workshop Series for Youth (14-22) with disabilities \nThe 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. \n\nStudy tips and how to stay motivated\nSetting up testing accommodations for the exam\nReview of the driver’s manual\nPractice tests and review games\n\nDates: Mondays\, December 8th – February 9th (No session 12/22 or 1/19) \nTime: 4:00-5:00 PM \nVirtual: On Zoom \nEligibility: High school students\, ages 14-22 with a documented disability (i.e. Individualized Education Plan\, 504 plan\, other disability documentation). You are not required to submit your disability documentation to participate in this group. \nTo register: Click here. Once registered\, you will receive the Zoom link in your email. \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to Maddie Heavey\, BCIL’s Youth Services Program Manager\, at mheavey@bostoncil.org \nBest\, \nBCIL Youth Services Team
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/learners-permit-exam-prep-group-4/
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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-3-3/2026-01-07/
LOCATION:BCIL Offices\, 60 Temple Place\, 5th Floor\, Boston Center for Independent Living\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
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SUMMARY:Learner's Permit Exam Prep Group
DESCRIPTION:A Workshop Series for Youth (14-22) with disabilities \nThe 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. \n\nStudy tips and how to stay motivated\nSetting up testing accommodations for the exam\nReview of the driver’s manual\nPractice tests and review games\n\nDates: Mondays\, December 8th – February 9th (No session 12/22 or 1/19) \nTime: 4:00-5:00 PM \nVirtual: On Zoom \nEligibility: High school students\, ages 14-22 with a documented disability (i.e. Individualized Education Plan\, 504 plan\, other disability documentation). You are not required to submit your disability documentation to participate in this group. \nTo register: Click here. Once registered\, you will receive the Zoom link in your email. \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to Maddie Heavey\, BCIL’s Youth Services Program Manager\, at mheavey@bostoncil.org \nBest\, \nBCIL Youth Services Team
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/learners-permit-exam-prep-group-5/
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SUMMARY:Office closed
DESCRIPTION:The office will be closed Monday\, January 19th\, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/office-closed-18/
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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-3-2-2/2026-01-21/
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SUMMARY:RTAG General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our upcoming RTAG meeting to learn more about Automated Bus Lane and Bus Stop Enforcement! \nThis 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. \nDate: Wednesday\, January 21st\, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. \nLocation: Zoom \nRegister here: Meeting Registration – Zoom \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-16/
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SUMMARY:Learner's Permit Exam Prep Group
DESCRIPTION:A Workshop Series for Youth (14-22) with disabilities \nThe 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. \n\nStudy tips and how to stay motivated\nSetting up testing accommodations for the exam\nReview of the driver’s manual\nPractice tests and review games\n\nDates: Mondays\, December 8th – February 9th (No session 12/22 or 1/19) \nTime: 4:00-5:00 PM \nVirtual: On Zoom \nEligibility: High school students\, ages 14-22 with a documented disability (i.e. Individualized Education Plan\, 504 plan\, other disability documentation). You are not required to submit your disability documentation to participate in this group. \nTo register: Click here. Once registered\, you will receive the Zoom link in your email. \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to Maddie Heavey\, BCIL’s Youth Services Program Manager\, at mheavey@bostoncil.org \nBest\, \nBCIL Youth Services Team
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/learners-permit-exam-prep-group-6/
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