Marlborough, MA, September 17th, 2024. Registration is now closed. The Massachusetts Statewide Independent Living Council MASILC Conference is an opportunity learn about the latest available Independent Living services, and to strategize better ways to achieve common goals.
*Conference participation is free, however space is limited.
* Priority is given to staff from the 10 Independent Living Center staff, board members and appointed members of the Massachusetts Statewide Independent Living Council.
For more information visit https://masilc.org/2024-independent-living-conference/or registercontact Voice/TTY: 508-620-7452 or Aliza Levine at alevine@masilc.org
2024 CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS Speaker & Workshop Descriptions:
- The Stigma Around Disability Disclosure – Presenter: Federation for Children with Special Needs
- Peer Support for Mental Health Well-being – Presenters: Gabriel Fonseca, Director and Rachely Ramos, Operations Manager, Northeast Independent Living Program’s Recovery Learning Center
- Transportation Advocacy Roundtable – Presenters: Jen Healy, Quaboag Connector
Tara Lynne Southard and Kay Schoucair, Boston Center for Independent Living
Carmen Rosado, Stavros
Alexis Walls, MA Public Health Association - Nuts & Bolts of Housing Search – Presenters: Andy Forman, Independent Living Public Benefits Advocate, Boston Center for Independent Living (BCIL) and Gabriella Lukas, Consumer Records Specialist, BCIL
- Storytelling for the Independent Living Movement – Presenter: Benji Kemper, Community Organizer, Center for Living & Working
- Mindfulness for Everyday Living – Presenters: Lori-Ann Tessier, BA, Sociology, MA, Child Life & Susan Buchholz, BS, Human Services, Executive Director, HeartWell Institute.
- Disaster Preparedness for the Disability Community – Presenter: Jamie Barry, Survivor Assistance Coordinator, Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA)
- Resources for Transition Aged Youth: Panel Discussion – Presenters: Erin Basler, Youth Services Coordinator, MetroWest Center for Independent Living, Anne Marie Rivers and Brandy Eder, Department of Developmental Services, Steve Michelson, Northeast Independent Living Program, Mike Dolan and Ken Davol, School-Based Transition Aged Services (TAS) at Keefe Technical High School
Yves Lamitie, Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission. - Closing Session – A CIL’s Journey Toward Greater Equity and Inclusion. Presenter: Dominque Dunford, Executive Director at ENDependence Center Northern Virginia (ECNV).
