Empowering Our Community to Live Independently
MWCIL is a community-based non-profit organization that provides services and advocacy for people with disabilities.
Our Mission is to assist persons with all types of disabilities to achieve their maximum level of sustainable independence as contributing, responsible and equal participants in society.
What to Expect
MetroWest Center for Independent Living provides an array of independent living services that enable people with disabilities to live in the community. The center was created by people with disabilities seeking full integration into society. We empower people with disabilities by teaching the practical skills and confidence to take control over their lives and become active members of the communities in which they live. We promote access and change within society while advocating for programs and services needed by people of all ages with a wide range of disabilities. MWCIL is a consumer‑controlled, community‑based, cross‑disability, nonresidential private nonprofit agency.
We enable people with disabilities to gain freedom from nursing homes and other institutional settings.
If you have a disability, live in our service area (26 towns in Metrowest Massachusetts) and have needs, goals, or barriers related to your living independently, then contact us at 508-875-7853.
News from MWCIL
Legislative Forum 2026
2026 IL Education Day at the State House
Winter Open House at MWCIL
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MetroWest Center for Independent Living is a scent-free environment. Please keep this in mind when you plan a visit.
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Service Area
Ashland, Bellingham, Dover, Foxboro, Framingham, Franklin, Holliston, Hopkinton, Hudson, Marlborough, Maynard, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Natick, Needham, Norfolk, Plainville, Sherborn, Southborough, Stow, Sudbury, Wayland, Wellesley, Weston and Wrentham
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Calendar
View all of our upcoming events on the Calendar Page.
Quick Links
- Services – Coordinators at MWCIL can help you achieve your goals for living independently in the community
- Resources – An extensive list of local, statewide and national online resources.
- Housing
- Transportation
- Food
- Contact us
- PCAs
- Find a MA IL Center
- IL Philosophy – Learn about Independent Living, and civil rights for persons with disabilities.
MA Tales of Independence
Visit our video project of Massachusetts people with disabilities!
MATalesofIndependence.net is a collection of the personal stories of Massachusetts people with disabilities and how they have achieved independence. Each person’s story is different showing the many varied paths to independence.
