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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-7/
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SUMMARY:Living Well in the Community workshop
DESCRIPTION:A FREE 8-week workshop that empowers people with\ndisabilities to learn the tools and develop the skills to\npractice healthier life styles! \nWorkshop participants can:\n• Identify what is meaningful to them and then set quality of life goals\naround ways they want to make their lives better\n• Make progress toward the goals they set by applying problem-solving\nskills and managing emotions like frustration and discouragement\,\nfeelings that can get in the way of reaching goals\n• Discover tools and skills that can make goal achievement easier like\ncommunicating effectively and finding important resources\n• Explore ways to improve their overall health by changing daily habits\n• Practice self-advocacy and systems-advocacy to help them make changes\nthat can support them and others in living well \nTopics Include:\nGoal Setting\nBuilding Support\nHealthy Communication\nSeeking Information\nPhysical wellness and more! \nWhy should you enroll? \nEnhance your physical and emotional well-being\nGain practical life tools\nJoin a supportive community\nEnjoy refreshments\nReceive up to $100.00 for participating in 6 or more sessions! \n Session 1: February 3-March 24\nSession 2: April 7-May 26\nEvery Tuesday from 2-4pm \nJoin us in person at 60 Temple Place\, 5th Floor Boston\, MA\, 02111\n-OR\nVia Zoom \nContact Julie Tamayo for additional information:\n(617)821-4398\njtamayo@bostoncil.org
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/living-well-in-the-community-workshop-session-1/
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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-3-3/2026-02-04/
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-8/
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SUMMARY:Living Well in the Community workshop
DESCRIPTION:A FREE 8-week workshop that empowers people with\ndisabilities to learn the tools and develop the skills to\npractice healthier life styles! \nWorkshop participants can:\n• Identify what is meaningful to them and then set quality of life goals\naround ways they want to make their lives better\n• Make progress toward the goals they set by applying problem-solving\nskills and managing emotions like frustration and discouragement\,\nfeelings that can get in the way of reaching goals\n• Discover tools and skills that can make goal achievement easier like\ncommunicating effectively and finding important resources\n• Explore ways to improve their overall health by changing daily habits\n• Practice self-advocacy and systems-advocacy to help them make changes\nthat can support them and others in living well \nTopics Include:\nGoal Setting\nBuilding Support\nHealthy Communication\nSeeking Information\nPhysical wellness and more! \nWhy should you enroll? \nEnhance your physical and emotional well-being\nGain practical life tools\nJoin a supportive community\nEnjoy refreshments\nReceive up to $100.00 for participating in 6 or more sessions! \n Session 1: February 3-March 24\nSession 2: April 7-May 26\nEvery Tuesday from 2-4pm \nJoin us in person at 60 Temple Place\, 5th Floor Boston\, MA\, 02111\n-OR\nVia Zoom \nContact Julie Tamayo for additional information:\n(617)821-4398\njtamayo@bostoncil.org
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/living-well-in-the-community-workshop-session-1-2/
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SUMMARY:Office closed
DESCRIPTION:The office will be closed Monday\, February 16th\, in observance of the President’s Day holiday.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/office-closed-19/
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SUMMARY:Living Well in the Community workshop
DESCRIPTION:A FREE 8-week workshop that empowers people with\ndisabilities to learn the tools and develop the skills to\npractice healthier life styles! \nWorkshop participants can:\n• Identify what is meaningful to them and then set quality of life goals\naround ways they want to make their lives better\n• Make progress toward the goals they set by applying problem-solving\nskills and managing emotions like frustration and discouragement\,\nfeelings that can get in the way of reaching goals\n• Discover tools and skills that can make goal achievement easier like\ncommunicating effectively and finding important resources\n• Explore ways to improve their overall health by changing daily habits\n• Practice self-advocacy and systems-advocacy to help them make changes\nthat can support them and others in living well \nTopics Include:\nGoal Setting\nBuilding Support\nHealthy Communication\nSeeking Information\nPhysical wellness and more! \nWhy should you enroll? \nEnhance your physical and emotional well-being\nGain practical life tools\nJoin a supportive community\nEnjoy refreshments\nReceive up to $100.00 for participating in 6 or more sessions! \n Session 1: February 3-March 24\nSession 2: April 7-May 26\nEvery Tuesday from 2-4pm \nJoin us in person at 60 Temple Place\, 5th Floor Boston\, MA\, 02111\n-OR\nVia Zoom \nContact Julie Tamayo for additional information:\n(617)821-4398\njtamayo@bostoncil.org
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/living-well-in-the-community-session-1/
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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-3-2-2/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:BCIL Offices\, 60 Temple Place\, 5th Floor\, Boston Center for Independent Living\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
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SUMMARY:Living Well in the Community workshop
DESCRIPTION:A FREE 8-week workshop that empowers people with\ndisabilities to learn the tools and develop the skills to\npractice healthier life styles! \nWorkshop participants can:\n• Identify what is meaningful to them and then set quality of life goals\naround ways they want to make their lives better\n• Make progress toward the goals they set by applying problem-solving\nskills and managing emotions like frustration and discouragement\,\nfeelings that can get in the way of reaching goals\n• Discover tools and skills that can make goal achievement easier like\ncommunicating effectively and finding important resources\n• Explore ways to improve their overall health by changing daily habits\n• Practice self-advocacy and systems-advocacy to help them make changes\nthat can support them and others in living well \nTopics Include:\nGoal Setting\nBuilding Support\nHealthy Communication\nSeeking Information\nPhysical wellness and more! \nWhy should you enroll? \nEnhance your physical and emotional well-being\nGain practical life tools\nJoin a supportive community\nEnjoy refreshments\nReceive up to $100.00 for participating in 6 or more sessions! \n Session 1: February 3-March 24\nSession 2: April 7-May 26\nEvery Tuesday from 2-4pm \nJoin us in person at 60 Temple Place\, 5th Floor Boston\, MA\, 02111\n-OR\nVia Zoom \nContact Julie Tamayo for additional information:\n(617)821-4398\njtamayo@bostoncil.org
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/living-well-in-the-community-workshop-19/
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