Marlborough, MA, September 23, 2026. 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.
* Registration for the conference is free of charge, however priority is given to staff from the 10 Independent Living Centers and appointed members of the Massachusetts Statewide Independent Living Council.
The registration deadline for the conference is September 9, 2026.
* Individuals who are requesting communication access should register as soon as possible. Requests received after September 2nd, 2026 may not be guaranteed.
2026 CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS Speaker & Workshop Descriptions:
• Unhoused and Unconnected: Meeting the challenge of housing stability for people with disabilities – Presenter: Angela Clarke, Community Counseling of Bristol County, Inc.
• Looking Ahead – Non-college Options after High School – Presenter: Leslie Leslie, Federation for Children with Special Needs.
• Empowering the Disability Vote: A Guide for Advocates – Presenter: Brianna Zimmerman, Disability Law Center.
• Unraveling the Mysteries of Guardianship Alternatives – Presenters: Lee Larriu, Sandy Heller, and Betsy Johnson, Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council.
• Navigating Mental Health Through an Independent Living Lens – Presenter: Jill Gichuhi, NAMI.
• Consumer Housing Workshops & How to Adjust to Changing Consumer Needs – Presenters: Sam Larue, Southeast Center for Independent Living, Steve Stollberg, Your Access Advocates, Andy Forman, Boston Center for Independent Living, and Cindy Ribeiro, Southeast Center for Independent Living
• Making It Meaningful: Fostering Active Participation for High-Support-Needs Youth in Independent Living Programs – Presenters: Maddie Heavey and Maximo Pimentel, Boston Center for Independent Living.
