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
- 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, August 25, 2025 – ADA Day Committee
- 10:00 am – 11:00 am, September 3, 2025 – Nominations Committee
- 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, September 10, 2025 – MASILC Annual Meeting
- 8:30 am – 3:00 pm, September 16, 2025 – Independent Living Conference
- 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm, September 17, 2025 – Executive Committee
- 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm, September 18, 2025 – Public Information & Education Committee
News
RSVP for the 2025 IL Conference
The 2025 MA Independent Living Conference will be on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm at the Best Western 181 Boston ...
ADA Day 2025
Attendees celebrated 35 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act! Activities included hiking, kayaking, swimming, listening to the Tommy Filiault Band and hanging out with ...
Independent Living Education Day 2025
Independent Living Education Day was held on Wednesday, April 2nd in the Great Hall at the State House. Speakers included:
- MCs: Nancy Garr-Colzie and ...
