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
- 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm, May 4, 2026 – SPIL Committee
- 10:00 am – 11:00 am, May 6, 2026 – Nominations Committee
- 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm, May 11, 2026 – Finance Committee
- 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm, May 14, 2026 – PIE Committee
- 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, May 18, 2026 – ADA Day Planning Committee
- 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, May 20, 2026 – Executive Committee
- 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm, June 1, 2026 – SPIL Committee
- 10:00 am – 11:00 am, June 3, 2026 – Nominations Committee
- 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, June 10, 2026 – MASILC Quarterly Meeting
- 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm, June 11, 2026 – PIE Committee
News
Independent Living Education Day 2026
Independent Living Education Day was held on Thursday, April 23rd in the Great Hall at the State House. Speakers included:
- MCs: Nancy Garr-Colzie and ...
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 ...
