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Supporting Independent Lives Workshop
Flyer for "Supporting Independent Lives" workshop by Boston Center for Independent Living and Partners for Youth with Disabilities. Workshop takes place Wednesday November 19th, 2025 from 6:30-7:30pm on Zoom. Learn about how to support youth in their transition to adulthood, building a support system, services available for young people in transition, and how to involve students in their IEP process. At the bottom of the flyer there is a QR code to register for the workshop. To register or request accommodations, please scan the QR code or email Maddie Heavey at mheavey@bostoncil.org
Supporting Independent Lives Workshop

The Boston Center for Independent Living and Partners for Youth with Disabilities invite you to an online workshop for youth with disabilities and their parents and other family members. We will discuss how to support youths in their transition to adulthood, the services available to them, how to build a support system, and getting students involved in their IEP process. We will also answer questions relating to independent living and what PYD and BCIL can offer to students right now and when they are adults.

Date: Wednesday, November 19th, 2025
Time: 6:30-7:30 PM
Virtual: On Zoom
Eligibility: Parents, family members, educators and friends of youth/young adults with disabilities are welcome to attend. The workshop will focus on transition aged youth (14-21) as well as adult services available once students graduate and turn 22. Youth themselves are also welcome to attend.

To register: Click here or scan the QR code above. Once registered, you will receive the Zoom link in your email.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Benjamin Whidden, PYD’s Assistant Manger of Outreach & Engagement, at bwhidden@pyd.org or Maddie Heavey, BCIL’s Youth Services Program Manager, at mheavey@bostoncil.org.