The Massachusetts Statewide Independent Living Council (MASILC or “the SILC”) is a Governor-appointed Council whose purpose is to advance disability policy in Massachusetts. The majority of MASILC members are people with disabilities.
MASILC promotes greater access, inclusion, and independence for people with disabilities in Massachusetts.
MASILC works closely with the 10 Centers for Independent Living (CILs) in Massachusetts.
Every state has a SILC. One of the primary responsibilities of the SILC is to develop the SPIL, or State Plan for Independent Living.
Looking for an Independent Living Center?
Navigate to your city or town, and Find-A-Center will identify your Independent Living Center! (There are 10 across MA.)
Meetings and Events
- 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm, February 18, 2026 – Executive Committee
- 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, February 23, 2026 – ADA Day Planning Committee
- 10:00 am – 11:00 pm, March 4, 2026 – Nominations Committee
- 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, March 11, 2026 – MASILC Quarterly Meeting
- 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm, March 12, 2026 – PIE Committee
- 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, March 23, 2026 – ADA Day Planning Committee
- 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm, March 25, 2026 – Executive Committee
- 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, June 10, 2026 – MASILC Quarterly Meeting
- 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, September 10, 2026 – MASILC Annual Meeting
News
RSVP for IL Education Day
Join hundreds of advocates from across Massachusetts to educate decision-makers about the priorities of the disability community. Independent Living Education Day When: April 23, 2026, ...
PCA Education Day
On November 20th, 2025 MASILC members joined the Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Workforce Council and SEIU1199 for a PCA Appreciation and Legislator Education Day at the ...
The Accessible Affordable Housing Report is out
For the second year running, MASILC has assembled a report about the state of Massachusetts's affordable, accessible housing shortage. The report features data from the ...
