SCIL, Southeast Center for Independent Living

10/23/2026

The deadline to register to vote in Massachusetts is tomorrow, October 24, so if you haven't registered yet, now is the time!

Register to Vote or Check Your Registration: Visit the Secretary of State's website to get resources on how to register to vote, vote by mail, or in person. https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/elections-and-voting.htm

Voting Locations: You can find your polling place by visiting this page on the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth's website. https://www.sec.state.ma.us/WhereDoIVoteMA/WhereDoIVote/

Sample Ballot: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/WhereDoIVoteMA/ShowBallot/ViewMyBallot/BallotOut/ST/154/0/1?ipid=promo-link-block1

10/15/2026

Check out this helpful podcast from Disability Law Center Inc. about the MA Ballot Questions for the upcoming election.

https://www.dlc-ma.org/disability-connection-podcast/
DLC’s Executive Director and Voting Rights Advocate, Barbara L’Italien and Brianna Zimmerman, explain the 2026 Ballot Questions in Plain Language.

Disability Connection Podcast is a podcast produced by the Disability Law Center. In each episode, DLC talks about current issues important to the disability community. Topics include disability discrimination, disability advocacy, accessibility, rights protections, voting access and so much more. S...

10/14/2026

This Saturday Rare New England's annual conference will feature SCIL's own Director of Programs, Heidi Collins as one of the speakers!

10/05/2026

October is Fire Prevention & Safety Month! 🔥 Take a few minutes to make sure your home and family are prepared in case of a fire.

✔️ Test smoke alarms monthly
✔️ Create and practice a fire escape plan
✔️ Keep flammable items away from heat sources
✔️ Keep matches and lighters out of children’s reach
✔️ Know when to call 911

A little preparation can make a big difference. Share these reminders with your family and help keep your home safe!

09/01/2026

08/13/2026

Happy 10 year anniversary to our Director of Programs, Heidi Collins! Here's to 10 more!

08/10/2026

Check out some great pictures from ADA Day 2026 at Dunn State Park celebrating 36 years of the ADA!

Categories ADA Celebration News 2026 ADA Day Post author By Aliza Levine Post date May 4, 2026 Celebration of 36 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act! Friday, July 31st, 2026Dunn State Park, Gardner Members of the disability community from across Massachusetts gathered to celebrate the 36th....

07/30/2026

We are hiring! We're seeking a full-time Youth Coordinator to work with youth who have disabilities. Visit our website for more information.

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07/02/2026

Big news!

We're excited to officially announce our Rally for Repairs on July 14 at South Station in Boston.

As private equity firms continue to buy up major wheelchair repair companies, wheelchair users are paying the price. Delays that once lasted days now stretch into weeks and months, leaving people stranded without the equipment they rely on to work, attend school, get to medical appointments, and live independently.

That's why we're coming together. Join wheelchair users, families, caregivers, advocates, providers, and allies as we raise awareness about the wheelchair repair crisis, share our stories, and hold the industry accountable.

This is our chance to show the public what these delays really mean and why change can't wait.

Register today: tinyurl.com/Rally4Repairs

The more people who show up, the harder this issue will be to ignore.

04/24/2026

SCIL was proud to attend IL Education Day at the State House yesterday, hosted by MA SILC. Alongside fellow IL staff and advocates, we worked to raise awareness about key Independent Living priorities and their impact on our communities.

Our team also had the opportunity to meet directly with legislators, engaging in meaningful conversations about the issues that matter most to the Independent Living movement.