Northeast Independent Living Program

Northeast Independent Living Program Peer-Run, Cross-Disability Agency. Advancing Equity & Inclusion for All People with Disabilities.

From the Massachusetts Commission for The Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH): One year ago, Governor Maura Healey issued a...
09/04/2026

From the Massachusetts Commission for The Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH): One year ago, Governor Maura Healey issued an official Proclamation acknowledging September as on the Commonwealth of . We are still deeply grateful to Gov. Healey as well as to Secretary Dr. Kiame Mahaniah for reciting this Proclamation via vlog. With this Proclamation, we remain proud to acknowledge the and community as one that contributes significantly to the cultural, social, and economic well being of Massachusetts. Happy !
Proclamation and vlog: https://www.mass.gov/news/read-governor-healeys-2025-deaf-awareness-month-proclamation?fbclid=IwY2xjawT-pPFwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6H9nXSle8bzCULPZD70vm1aTsghUHrI8UMVMqykuhGmtrtVDRPaa97E8rDpg_aem_BXBT9JspkV4Sq5T6V-veRA

Please make note that NILP will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 7th. In addition, we will close at 3:30 pm ...
09/04/2026

Please make note that NILP will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 7th. In addition, we will close at 3:30 pm on Friday, September 4th. We will be back open on Tuesday, September 8th, for our regular business hours of 9 am to 5 pm. We wish you a Happy Labor Day weekend!
Please visit us at www.nilp.org

Did you know that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination based on relationship or associatio...
09/03/2026

Did you know that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination based on relationship or association with a person with a disability? Visit the ADA National Network website here to learn more: https://adata.org/faq/what-discrimination-based-relationship-or-association-under-ada/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUGsC9wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMVFieHU0b2xzUEtXUTNLcFNzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeva9VAUoSFIhqC5cZTuSoQjUf39gb9hLvlsy3ipcuvnZ_8XfeWolvrWngLaw_aem_xAWA_6yokpbGkm5mR4C9YA

Our partner Independent Living Center (ILC) in Salem, MA, the Disability Resource Center (DRC) will be hosting their Fir...
09/03/2026

Our partner Independent Living Center (ILC) in Salem, MA, the Disability Resource Center (DRC) will be hosting their First Annual Community Resource Fair on Wednesday, September 16th, from 10 am to 1 pm, at the Community Life Center, 401 Bridge Street, Salem, MA. This will be a fun and interactive day where attendees can connect with community organizations, meet with local providers, and receive information and resources about local programs & services. This event is hosted by DRC and the Salem Council on Aging. Questions? Contact [email protected] or (978) 741-0077 ext. 110
They look forward to seeing you there!

NILP wants you to know that the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Office of Human Rights and Family Sup...
09/02/2026

NILP wants you to know that the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Office of Human Rights and Family Support Centers throughout the Northeast Region, is offering a series of free informational workshops on voting rights, accessibility, and voting options. These presentations are designed for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or autism, family members and caregivers, agency staff, educators, school personnel supporting students age 18 and older, and day program staff.
Participants will learn about:
* Accessible voting options and accommodations
* How and where to vote
* Voting rights for individuals under guardianship
* Resources and tools to support voters
* How to register to vote
The workshops provide information to help individuals with disabilities and/or autism understand their voting rights, make informed choices, and participate confidentially in the voting process. RSVP at: https://tinyurl.com/DDSVotingRights2026 or scan the QR code on the flyer to help us plan for space and materials. Please request accommodations at least 2 weeks in advance if possible.

Free wellness services, fresh produce, and more - all in one afternoon! Join Molina Healthcare, NILP, and our community ...
09/02/2026

Free wellness services, fresh produce, and more - all in one afternoon! Join Molina Healthcare, NILP, and our community partners for Community Wellness Day on Wednesday, September 16th, from 12 noon to 2:00 pm. Scan the QR code on the flyer to register or visit www.nilp.org

Something NEW is coming to NILP's Youth Services Program (YSP)! We're excited to introduce Comprehensive Career Services...
09/01/2026

Something NEW is coming to NILP's Youth Services Program (YSP)! We're excited to introduce Comprehensive Career Services (CCS) - a new way for young people ages 14 to 22 who identify with a disability to build skills, explore careers, and gain greater independence in their communities. CCS will feature fun and interactive workshops offered in person at community locations and through Zoom, with flexibility to choose the opportunities that match your interests, goals, and schedule.
* Explore careers
* Build work-readiness skills
* Strengthen self-advocacy
* Explore education & training after high school
* Build confidence and independence in your community
New program! New opportunities! Same YSP commitment to young people. Check out the flyer and scan the QR code on it to register. Questions? Contact Steve Michelson at YSP at [email protected] Know a person who could benefit from this program? Share this post or tag someone you know.

September is National Recovery Month. Get started by visiting the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administrat...
09/01/2026

September is National Recovery Month. Get started by visiting the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) page. They are working to strengthen the systems that make recovery possible for everyone. Learn more on their website here: https://www.samhsa.gov/about/digital-toolkits/recovery-month?fbclid=IwY2xjawUDyChwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMVdpNnFtVjl1VHdNekI4NjBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeUgT2LJLdhLpAhP0fBCOk6GB6CYqGlt270cj9Tag2ECGazWGZ9IAmLKDN1vc_aem_8-ZDX8sjAc0GphN4uy9QGA
Also, be sure to visit NILP's Northeast Recovery Learning Community (NERLC) here: https://www.nilp.org/nerlc/

NILP's Northeast Recovery Learning Community (NERLC) has just published their September 2026 Newsletter. To access it, c...
08/31/2026

NILP's Northeast Recovery Learning Community (NERLC) has just published their September 2026 Newsletter. To access it, click on the following link:https://mcusercontent.com/c10547a5646db2a40eb133353/files/8005a4ee-1853-102b-8684-e41193b254b8/September_2026_NERLC_Newsletter.01.pdf
or scan on the QR code on the flyer to receive the monthly NERLC newsletter.
To learn more about NILP's NERLC, please visit: https://www.nilp.org/nerlc

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Lawrence, MA
01843

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
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