Events
MASILC plays a key role in organizing two annual events, the Statewide Independent Living Education Day and the Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Anniversary of the Signing of the ADA
2011 - Twenty First Anniversary
MASILC held the annual event on July 22 at Dunn Pond State Park
Sponsors included MASILC, Disability Policy Consortium, 1199 SEIU, Disability Law Center, Adaptive Environments, Easter Seals MA, and the 11 MA Independent Living Centers.
Visit the MWCIL Photo Gallery
for more photos of the day.
2010 - Twentieth Anniversary
2010 was the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Over 1000 people gathered on Boston Commons and shared stories of the past, music, and visions of the future. Visit the MWCIL Photo Gallery for more photos of the day.
Statewide Independent Living Education Day
2012
2012 Statewide Independent Living Education Day at the Statehouse in Boston was April 4. The IL Centers asked legislators to add $1.1 million to their budget this year. Steven Higgins was the moderator as IL staff, consumers and advocates from across the state met. After the presentations by advocates and legislators, (and lunch!,) attendees visited their own representatives and senators to tell their own stories. Visit the MWCIL Photo Gallery for more photos of the day.
2011
2011's event was especially important given the poor economy and planned budget cuts. Over 225 people attended. The speakers included Steven Higgins, Jean McGuire, Joe Bellil, MRC Commissioner Charles Carr, Representative Ellen Story, Janet Shaw from Stavros, Peter Ramos from Stavros, Bill Henning from Boston CIL, Mary Margaret Moore from ILCNSCA and Rep. Tom Sannicandro. After the presentations, attendees visit their representatives and senators for personal meetings. Visit the MWCIL Photo Gallery for more photos of the day.
