MetroWest Center for Independent Living

09/03/2026

The Apple movie " Being Heumann" is in theaters November 6 and streaming November 13. The trailer is out now.

https://people.com/ruth-madeley-mark-ruffalo-being-heumann-trailer-exclusive-12075956

Image: Ruth Madeley as Judith Heumann in the upcoming movie - in the street, with her arms outstretched.

Ruth Madeley, Mark Ruffalo and Dylan O’Brien star in the trailer for the new Apple TV biopic ‘Being Heumann.’ The movie, which covers widespread protests people with disabilities and the disability community took part in during 1977, is adapted from activist Judith Heumann’s 2020 memoir of t...

08/31/2026

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/adaptive-program-schedule

MWCIL highly recommends DCR programs - our annual ADA celebration at Dunn Pond was excellent.

Image: people kayaking

See a list of the current adaptive recreation programming offered in state parks, swimming pools, and ice skating rinks.

08/31/2026

The ADA National Network created a Service Animal Resource Hub is designed to answer all your questions about service animals and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)! Check it out here: https://adata.org/service-animal-resource-hub

08/31/2026

Wheelchair tennis takes center court at the 2026 US Open.

From September 8–12, 2026, the 2026 US Open Wheelchair Championships will take place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. The Championships bring 48 of the world’s top wheelchair tennis athletes to New York across the men’s, women’s, and quad divisions, while 16 players will compete in the junior wheelchair divisions.

Wheelchair tennis is one of the most highly professionalized adapted sports in the world. It is an elite sport where athletes compete for Grand Slam titles through powerful shot-making, tactical precision, speed, and exceptional wheelchair skills.

We have curated a list of resources to help you learn more about the 2026 US Open Wheelchair Championships, as well as accessibility information if you plan to watch the matches at the stadium or from home. Link: Linktr.ee/USOpen2026.

08/31/2026

In our past webinar, ADA experts discussed and answered questions about service animals under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including what qualifies as a service animal, the requirements for entities to ensure that people with disabilities and their service animals can access their businesses and facilities, and much more.

You can watch this webinar for free in our archive: bit.ly/32X9Xsy

Explore other webinars: bit.ly/3xriuTY

08/31/2026

Register now for our upcoming webinar with the U.S. Access Board titled, "Accessible Parking: Going Beyond Minimum Requirements to Meet Today’s Demand."

While the 2010 ADA Accessibility Standards and Architectural Barriers Act define the minimum number of accessible parking spaces and their design, data from state agencies and community reporting make clear that policy change is required to address a nationwide crisis of accessible parking availability. This session will review the minimum design requirements for accessible parking and potential solutions to address the needs of those who require it.

Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026
Time: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern Time Zone
Registration required: bit.ly/4cJ4iHa

Registration closes one day before the webinar or when capacity is reached.

08/27/2026

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/20/well/dating-app-disabilities.html?unlocked_article_code=1.8lA.Hzc6.8VDz3JpG-0nT&smid=nytcore-android-share

Image, Man in wheelchair looking at a woman in a room.

Many Dateability users said they were drawn to the app after negative experiences on mainstream platforms.

08/27/2026

The MBTA's Mobility Center, located in Boston at 1000 Massachusetts Ave, is available to anyone looking to explore accessible transit options and other community transport resources. They also offer a variety of free travel training services to help older adults and people with disabilities travel independently on the bus, train, ferry, and Commuter Rail.

For more information about the services they provide, visit mbta.com/MobilityCenter.

08/27/2026