Welcome to the Boston Center for Independent Living (BCIL)
BCIL is a 501(c)(3) organization that has provided services to people with disabilities since 1974, when it became the second independent living center in the country. The organization was created by people with disabilities seeking full integration into society. BCIL accomplishes this by empowering people of all ages with a wide range of disabilities with the practical skills and self-confidence to take control over their lives and become active members of the communities in which they live. At the same time, BCIL engages in advocacy and community organizing to promote access and change within society.
Our Mission Statement
The Boston Center for Independent Living is a frontline civil rights organization led by people with disabilities that advocates to eliminate discrimination, isolation and segregation by providing advocacy, information and referral, peer support, skills training, PCA services, and transitional services in order to enhance the independence of people with disabilities.
Our Antiracism Statement
The Boston Center for Independent Living commits to making all aspects of our work antiracist, not only because it is just but also because it is necessary to serve and represent our community of people with disabilities. We commit to purposefully identifying, discussing, and challenging issues of race and ethnicity to address the impact they have on our organization, our work, and our people. Moreover, we will add our voice and advocacy to similar antiracist efforts in our community.
If you suspect abuse or neglect of a person with disabilities, please contact the Disabled Persons Protection Commission hotline at 1-800-426-9009 or 1-888-822-0350 TTY (ages 18-59), the Executive Office of Elder Affairs at 1-800-922-2275 (ages 60+), the Department of Public Health 1-800-462-5540 (all Ages residing in Long Term Care Facilities), and the Department of Children and Families at 1-800-792-5200 (ages birth-17). The DPPC Sexual Assault Response Unit can be reached at 617-727-6465.
Upcoming Events
MassHealth PCA Program EVV Information Session
Monday, May 20, 2024
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Please join MassHealth for another PCA EVV Public Information Session. We will discuss EVV Implementation in the PCA Program. This meeting will occur on 5/20 from 2:00pm – 4:00pm. Please… Read More
Living Well in the Community Workshop
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Boston Center for Independent Living is excited to announce our upcoming Living Well in The Community Workshop! LWIC will be conducted in a hybrid model (In person and over… Read More
Thursday, May 23, 2024
5:30pm - 7:30pm
This is a forum where riders can provide input and feedback regarding accessible transportation. The group meet with the MBTA, Department of System-Wide Accessibility and The RIDE. Date: Thursday, May… Read More
Latest News
Apple To Roll Out New Accessibility Features
Apple is set to launch a range of new capabilities aimed at making life easier for people with disabilities including an option to control a phone or tablet using only a person's eyes.