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ADA Day 2021
July 26, 2021 marks 31 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act. MASILC marked the anniversary of signing of this landmark Civil Rights legislation with a virtual celebration on July 23. The 2021 Celebration was online only.
Agenda
Hosts: Maya Evohr and Cody Rooney
- Welcome – Sadie Simone MASILC Coordinator
- ADA Top 10 Video: Jake Quinn
- Past Present and Future Interview: Austin Carr and Executive, Director of Mass Office on Disability Mary Mahon McCauley
- Dance video: Katlyn Flaherty
- Therapy Animals video: Emily Pacheco
- CIL Panel Discussion on Anti- Racism: Taciana Ribeiro-Saab and Cecilia Nuñez
- Visual Art: Erin McWalters
- Poetry: Gigi Joseph
- Closing remarks
Music Submission: Leon Legacy featuring Trevor Huntly
Learn More about the Teach Disability History Campaign: Easter Seals Teach Disability History
Video
A recording of the entire zoom-based online celebration:
Thank You!
Thank you to the Massachusetts Centers for Independent Living and Easter Seals for helping to make this program possible.
Information about the ADA
Reflections from an ADA Generation- Rebecca Cokley Tedx
ADA in the Arts Series
https://www.lincolncenter.org/lincoln-center-at-home/series/ada-in-the-arts
ADA in the Arts Series
Independent Living Education Day showcased stories of Independent Living from across Massachusetts.
Enjoy these videos from our virtual Independent Living Education Day, March 31, 2021. It was not the same as being in person, but more people were able to attend, and we are able to share the event with you.
Event Zoom
Community Living
Fighting Isolation
Support from IL Staff
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COVID-19 Resources and Information
MASILC has compiled some state wide and national information on Covid-19.
How to Protect yourself
National Information and Resources
- Administration for Community Living : acl.gov/COVID-19
Massachusetts Statewide Information
- www.mass.gov/resource/information-on-the-outbreak-of-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19
- MASSHEALTH and COVID-19: www.mass.gov/info-details/masshealth-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-applicants-and-members
- Behavioral Health Resources: https://massachusetts.networkofcare.org/mh/content.aspx?cid=9261
- Housing Resources:
To access local resources and services:
Independent Living Centers in MA:
- Find A MA Center: Find A Center
- Find a National Center: virtualcil.net
Civil Rights and Covid-19
If you are concerned that you or someone you know has had their civil rights violated contact one of the agencies below.