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SUMMARY:Office closed
DESCRIPTION:The office will be closed Monday\, April 20th\, in observance of the Patriots Day holiday.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/office-closed-20/
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SUMMARY:Advocacy In Action: From Boston City Hall to the Massachusetts State House
DESCRIPTION:Join the Boston Center for Independent Living and Easterseals Massachusetts for a week of learning about and engaging in legislative advocacy for the disability community.\nDuring April break\, we will be visiting Boston City Hall and participating in IL Education Day at the State House. Read below to find out more information about each fieldtrip! \nLearn about: \n\nLegislative Advocacy\nDisability Rights\nAccess and Inclusion\nIndependent Living\nCommunity Organizing\n\nVisit Boston City Hall\nTour city hall and learn about the different departments and disability advocacy at the city level.\nWhen: April 21st: 10:30 AM-1:00 PM\nWhere: 1 City Hall Square\, Boston\, MA 02201 (entrance near Government Center station)\nLunch will be provided \nEligibility: Highschool students with a documented disability (IEP\, 504\, medical documentation) \nRegistration: To register: Click here. \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to Maddie Heavey\, BCIL’s Youth Services Program Manager\, at mheavey@bostoncil.org
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/advocacy-in-action-from-boston-city-hall-to-the-massachusetts-state-house/
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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-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T150000
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SUMMARY:Art Careers with Open Door Arts
DESCRIPTION:Explore Art Careers with Open Door Arts! \nA Workshop for Students (ages 14-21) with Disabilities. \nThe Boston Center for Independent Living is hosting an art career workshop called Art Careers with Open Door Arts. Educators from Open Door Arts will teach youth ages 14-21 about careers in the arts and how to advocate for themselves through the arts. In addition\, youth will create a visual art project as a form of self-expression. \n\nLearn about different art careers\nLearn how to advocate for yourself through art\nCreate a visual art project as a form of self-expression\n\nWhen: Wednesday\, April 22\, 2026\nTime:1-3 pm\nWhere: BCIL (60 Temple Pl\, Boston) \nEligibility: High School and Post secondary students 14-21 with disability documentation. Please email documentation to Maddie Heavey at mheavey@bostoncil.org. \nTo Register: Click here.  Once registered\, you will receive a confirmation email. Register by 4/16. \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to Maddie Heavey\, BCIL’s Youth Services Program Manager\, at mheavey@bostoncil.org
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/art-careers-with-open-door-arts/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T160000
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SUMMARY:Get Hired: Ready\, Set\, Apply!
DESCRIPTION:Build skills. Gain confidence. Get hired. \nA 4-week workshop for youth (14-21) with disabilities \nThe Boston Center for Independent Living’s Pre-Employment Transition Services is hosting a four-week employment preparation workshop series. This series is designed to help students confidently search for\, apply to\, and interview for jobs. Participants will learn how to find job opportunities\, create strong resumes and cover letters\, complete job applications accurately\, and develop essential interview skills. \nThe course focuses on practical\, real-world strategies that employers expect\, helping students build confidence and independence throughout the hiring process. By the end of the program\, students will have the tools\, knowledge\, and materials needed to begin applying for jobs right away. \nThis series is offered at three different times. Participants will join one of the following groups: \n\nGroup 1: April 8–29\nGroup 2: May 6–27\nGroup 3: June 3–24\n\nTime: Wednesdays\, 4:00–5:00 PM\nLocation: Virtual (Zoom)\nEligibility: Youth (ages 14–21) with disabilities who are in high school or a post-secondary education program \nTo register: Click here. Once registered\, you will receive the Zoom link via email. \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to Maddie Heavey\, BCIL’s Youth Services Program Manager\, at mheavey@bostoncil.org
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/get-hired-ready-set-apply-3/
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SUMMARY:Advocacy In Action: From Boston City Hall to the Massachusetts State House
DESCRIPTION:Join the Boston Center for Independent Living and Easterseals Massachusetts for a week of learning about and engaging in legislative advocacy for the disability community.\nDuring April break\, we will be visiting Boston City Hall and participating in IL Education Day at the State House. Read below to find out more information about each fieldtrip! \nLearn about: \n\nLegislative Advocacy\nDisability Rights\nAccess and Inclusion\nIndependent Living\nCommunity Organizing\n\nIL Education Day\nJoin people with disabilities of all ages in a day of learning and advocacy at the State House. We will learn about different causes that are important to the disability community (ex: accessibility of the MBTA) and then participate in advocacy work with our state legislators!\nWhen: April 23rd\, 10 AM- 3PM\nWhere: 24 Beacon St\, Boston\, MA 02133 (front of building)\nLunch will be provided \nEligibility: Highschool students with a documented disability (IEP\, 504\, medical documentation) \nRegistration: To register: Click here or scan the QR code above. \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to Maddie Heavey\, BCIL’s Youth Services Program Manager\, at mheavey@bostoncil.org
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/advocacy-in-action-from-boston-city-hall-to-the-massachusetts-state-house-2/
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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-27/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T160000
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SUMMARY:Get Hired: Ready\, Set\, Apply!
DESCRIPTION:Build skills. Gain confidence. Get hired. \nA 4-week workshop for youth (14-21) with disabilities \nThe Boston Center for Independent Living’s Pre-Employment Transition Services is hosting a four-week employment preparation workshop series. This series is designed to help students confidently search for\, apply to\, and interview for jobs. Participants will learn how to find job opportunities\, create strong resumes and cover letters\, complete job applications accurately\, and develop essential interview skills. \nThe course focuses on practical\, real-world strategies that employers expect\, helping students build confidence and independence throughout the hiring process. By the end of the program\, students will have the tools\, knowledge\, and materials needed to begin applying for jobs right away. \nThis series is offered at three different times. Participants will join one of the following groups: \n\nGroup 1: April 8–29\nGroup 2: May 6–27\nGroup 3: June 3–24\n\nTime: Wednesdays\, 4:00–5:00 PM\nLocation: Virtual (Zoom)\nEligibility: Youth (ages 14–21) with disabilities who are in high school or a post-secondary education program \nTo register: Click here. Once registered\, you will receive the Zoom link via email. \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to Maddie Heavey\, BCIL’s Youth Services Program Manager\, at mheavey@bostoncil.org
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/get-hired-ready-set-apply-4/
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