We advocate and embody independence and equality for all people with disabilities.
We are incredibly grateful to announce a general operating grant of $15,000 from The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation! This vital funding will strengthen our core operations and help ensure that we can continue our daily mission to support independence for people with disabilities in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. When a foundation invests in[…]
Independence Now thanks guests who attended our annual meeting on July 9th at our Silver Spring office. The theme was “Voices of Independence: Stories That Empower” which focused on our organization’s consumers. Independence Now Founder Cathy Raggio who also was the organization’s first Executive Director spoke, along with Donna Herring who moved from the role[…]
Independence Now is pleased to announce the election of Donna Herring as President of its Board of Directors and the appointment of Seth Scheler as Treasurer, both effective July 1, 2026.
A heartfelt thank you to Disability Partnerships, Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center, Independence Now staff, our consumers, and everyone who joined us for an incredible evening of wellness, connection, and fun!
Maryland SILC has launched a statewide Needs Assessment Survey and a series of Community Town Halls to ensure the voices of people with disabilities, family members, caregivers, and service providers are reflected in future planning and advocacy efforts across Maryland.
Independence Now and the members of Lighting Your Path would like to sincerely thank the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington for welcoming us to their newly renovated location!
Last month, Independence Now teamed up with Charles County Public Schools to host an inaugural Youth Leadership Forum Junior (YLF Jr.) in La Plata, MD.
We’re proud to share this video created by Genesis Simpson, Independence Now’s Independent Living Services intern, highlighting the importance of awareness, communication access, and inclusion.
When applying for a housing unit to rent, the property management company reviews your credit history.
Co-led by Independent Living Specialists Rochelle Harrod and Felicia Latimore, the star preparation for the day was do-it-yourself protein bowls.
