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
- 10:00 am – 11:00 am, May 7, 2025 – Nominations Committee
- 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm, May 8, 2025 – Public Information & Education Committee
- 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm, May 13, 2025 – Finance Committee
- 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, May 19, 2025 – ADA Day Committee
- 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm, May 19, 2025 – State Plan Committee
- 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm, May 21, 2025 – Executive Committee
- 10:00 am – 11:00 am, June 4, 2025 – Nominations Committee
- 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, June 11, 2025 – MASILC Quarterly Meeting
- 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm, June 12, 2025 – Public Information & Education
- 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm, June 18, 2025 – Executive Committee
News
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 ...
Accessible Affordable Housing Report
In the summer and fall of 2024, MASILC gathered stories from consumers and staff from the Massachusetts Independent Living Centers about accessible affordable housing in ...
In memory of Nanette Goodwin
With heavy hearts, MASILC shares the sad news that Nanette Goodwin passed away on September 14th. Nanette was a longtime SILC member, and was active in the Massachusetts ...
